JOHN MULDOON AND his Connacht team-mates will put their feet up on the first weekend of April to watch the Champions Cup quarter-finals, and they’ll…
Sexton’s durability remains a concern but Gatland knows his quality
BACK IN DECEMBER, Warren Gatland admitted that Johnny Sexton’s durability was a concern and stressed that the Six Nations was going to be important for…
Officiating unfair to Italy, claims Conor O’Shea
ITALY COACH Conor O’Shea invited media to “watch the first two minutes” of his side’s 33-7 Six Nations defeat to Wales amid claims the hosts…
England overcome intense Welsh resistance to maintain winning streak
Wales 16 England 21 ENGLAND’S LONG WINNING run, dating back to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, looked under serious threat for 75 minutes of a…
We’ll Leave it There So: Sexton on track for France, Dan Carter apologises and all today’s sport
Home Source: James Crombie/INPHO Les Kiss makes eight changes for Ulster’s Pro12 clash with GlasgowIreland are ‘quietly confident’ over Rob Kearney as Jonny Sexton hits his…
France ‘don’t really care’ that Sexton’s fit, they’re worried about Ireland’s back row
JOHNNY SEXTON HASN’T had the most enjoyable of times against France in recent seasons. He was targeted by les Bleus in Paris last year, with Yoann Maestri’s…
French Rugby Federation criticise treatment at post-match reception in Dublin
THE FRENCH RUGBY Federation (FFR) has accused the IRFU of showing disrespect towards some of its representatives at the Captain’s Dinner following Saturday’s Six Nations…
Reports of George North’s demise are greatly exaggerated, says Schmidt
IRELAND HEAD COACH Joe Schmidt expects the best of Welsh wing George North when the sides meet in Cardiff on Friday. The powerful Northampton Saints…
‘Stinger’ won’t keep Murray from facing England, but it’s a leg fracture for Tommy Bowe
ULSTER WING TOMMY Bowe sustained a suspected fractured leg during his short, late cameo during Ireland’s Six Nations loss to Wales on Friday night. The…
Ireland duo Murray and Stander on shortlist for Six Nations Player of the Tournament
TWO IRISH PLAYERS have made the 12-man shortlist for this year’s Six Nations Player of the Tournament. Conor Murray and CJ Stander have been rewarded…