Head coach Richie Murphy has named the Ireland team, sponsored by PwC, for Friday’s opening match of the Under-20 Six Nations against Wales at Musgrave Park (kick-off 8pm). Reuben Crothers will captain his country as the Ireland U-20s return to their Cork home for a Championship fixture for the first time
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Wales U20 name squad to face Ireland
Wales head coach Byron Hayward has announced his squad to face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday in the opening fixture of the U20 Six Nations. (KO 8pm, S4C) Cardiff Rugby flanker Alex Mann returns as captain and is among six starters who are playing in their second campaign along
Owens backs Biggar as Wales captain
Legendary referee Nigel Owens believes Dan Biggar is the perfect choice to lead Wales into this year’s Six Nations Championship. Owens, who hung up his whistle in December 2020 after overseeing 100 test matches, refereed Biggar on numerous occasions throughout his career. The Northampton Saints man is one of the
Doris ‘Excited’ To Get Stuck In After Missing Last Year’s Six Nations
Caelan Doris feels that November’s productive Autumn Nations Series was an important step forward in the evolution of this Ireland team under head coach Andy Farrell. Three wins out of three during the autumn window, bringing Farrell’s men up to eight consecutive victories, provided evidence that they are in a good
Doris ‘Excited’ To Get Stuck In After Missing Last Year’s Six Nations
Caelan Doris feels that November’s productive Autumn Nations Series was an important step forward in the evolution of this Ireland team under head coach Andy Farrell. Three wins out of three during the autumn window, bringing Farrell’s men up to eight consecutive victories, provided evidence that they are in a good
Sexton: We’re Preparing For A Big, Tough Test
Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has expressed his belief that the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship will be one of the most competitive in the tournament’s history. Andy Farrell’s men welcome defending champions Wales to the Aviva Stadium in the first round this Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm), on the back of an unbeaten
Sexton: We’re Preparing For A Big, Tough Test
Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has expressed his belief that the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship will be one of the most competitive in the tournament’s history. Andy Farrell’s men welcome defending champions Wales to the Aviva Stadium in the first round this Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm), on the back of an unbeaten