Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says the development of Peter O’Mahony’s all-round game helped to get him the nod to start against England on Saturday. The Corkman scored a try from blindside flanker in the bonus point victory over Italy in the Aviva Stadium last Sunday week, and Farrell has retained
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Davies hoping to bring physical edge to Wales pack
Seb Davies is hopeful of bringing a physical edge to the Wales pack following his selection in the back row. The Cardiff Rugby star will pack down in the number six jersey during tomorrow’s crucial Six Nations clash with France at the Principality Stadium. Davies’ versatility has proven to be
Ireland Team Named For Twickenham Showdown
Andy Farrell has named the match day squad to take on England at Twickenham this coming Saturday in round four of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championships. Johnny Sexton returns to the starting XV and will captains the side from out-half. Jamison Gibson Park is named alongside him at halfback. Bundee Aki
Welcome return for Wales U18s after hiatus
Wales U18 head coach Matt O’Brien has named an extended squad of 37 players for the clash against England at Veritas Park in Taunton on Sunday, 20 March. (KO 2pm) It will be Wales’ first capped international at U18 level since August 2019, when Mason Grady’s two tries was enough
Wales U20s must win the physical battle, says Hayward
Byron Hayward has told his Wales Under 20s side they must win the physical battle if they are to come out on top against France at Parc Eirias on Thursday night. Wales will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat in Doncaster against England a fortnight ago, but face
Josh Navidi return a big boost for Wales, says Wayne Pivac
Wayne Pivac believes the return to fitness of Josh Navidi will boost Wales’ chances against France at the Principality Stadium on Friday. Navidi returned to action for Cardiff Rugby last weekend after five months on the sidelines with injury. But he has returned to start at openside flanker as Wales
Wales team to play France
Wales senior men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to face France at Principality Stadium on Friday 11 March (KO 8pm live on BBC and S4C). Josh Navidi, who returned to the squad earlier this week following injury, is named at open-side flanker. He makes his first appearance