Ireland raced out of the blocks at the Principality Stadium when Caelan Doris crashed over after a minute for the opening score of the game. Further tries from James Ryan and James Lowe saw Ireland into a 3-27 lead at half time. The home side fought back in the 2nd
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North happy taking Hawkins under his wing
George North was only 18 when he made his Six Nations debut 12 years ago and as he makes his 46th appearance in the tournament he finds himself cast in the role of senior pro alongside his Ospreys teammate Joe Hawkins. The 20-year-old Hawkins starts at centre with North and
JPR backing Gatland return
Warren Gatland has been backed to make a success of his second stint in charge of Wales – but it won’t be pretty, according to the man who ground out more victories than most. JPR Williams enjoyed a phenomenal success rate of over 70 per cent in 55 Tests for
Guinness Six Nations: Wales v Ireland
A first Guinness Six Nations win in Cardiff since 2013 is Ireland’s goal, as they kick off this season’s Championship against a Wales team that have reinstalled Warren Gatland as head coach. 2023 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Saturday, February 4 – WALES v IRELAND, Principality Stadium, 2.15pm (live Virgin Media One/BBC One/S4C/RTÉ Radio
Highlights: Ireland Secure Bonus Point Win In Wales
Trailing 15-7 early on, Richie Murphy’s largely new-look team gradually took control with Sam Prendergast, who kicked 12 points, player-of-the-match Brian Gleeson and Diarmuid Mangan leading the charge. Take a look at the highlights as Ireland ran in six tries to secure a bonur point win in Wales. Source: Irish Rugby
Great turn out Eddie Butler tribute
Friends, colleagues and admirers of Eddie Butler joined in a heartfelt celebration of the rich life of the former Wales captain this week. Abergavenny Market Hall was the venue for an emotional memorial service for the much-loved broadcaster and writer, who died last September while on a charity event in
Business as usual with Gats back – Beard
Adam Beard has revealed it has been business as usual with returning Wales coach, Warren Gatland, back in charge for his second stint as they prepare for the Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland. Beard, 27, will partner his Ospreys teammate Alun Wyn Jones in the Wales engine room when