Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful that Joey Carbery will reap the benefit of an entire week’s training as a starting out-half when his side welcomes Italy to the Aviva Stadium. When Ireland began their preparations for their Guinness Six Nations second round clash with France, captain Jonathan Sexton looked
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Lowe ‘Thrilled’ To Be Back In New-Look Back-Three
Having missed out on the first two rounds with a hamstring injury, Ireland winger James Lowe is delighted to be back for today’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 3pm). Following impressive displays against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series, Lowe was
Neumann makes Gloucester-Hartpury debut
Wales wing Lisa Neumann makes her debut for Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s this weekend when they head to Loughborough for Round 15. The new full time professional has switched from Sale Sharks to the west country outfit to be closer to her training base in Cardiff and starts
Five-Try Victory Keeps Ireland Under-20s On Track
It was another memorable night for the Ireland Under-20s at Musgrave Park as they carved out a 39-12 bonus point win over Italy in the U-20 Six Nations. Adding to Fionn Gibbons’ earlier try, Matthew Devine, replacement Lorcan McLoughlin, captain Reuben Crothers and Chay Mullins all touched down during the second
Ireland U-20s Remain In Pole Position After Second Cork Win
The Ireland Under-20s produced a four-try second half salvo to keep up their winning form in this season’s U-20 Six Nations at Musgrave Park. Matthew Devine, replacement Lorcan McLoughlin, captain Reuben Crothers and Chay Mullins all crossed during a 19-minute spell that sealed a 39-12 victory over an ill-disciplined Italy. Charlie Tector
Lowry Wins First Cap As Ireland Team Named For Italy
Wales at Twickenham
Wales were England’s first opponents at Twickenham on 15 January, 1910. The home side won 11-6, thus ending a record run of 11 successive wins by Wales. It was England’s first win against Wales since 1898 and their first try, by debutant wing Fred Chapman, came from the kick-off by