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Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour

Eddie Jones insists England are ready to hunt down the Wallabies as they prepare for confrontation on and off the pitch during their three-Test tour of Australia. Jones has named a 36-man squad that features recalls for number eight Billy Vunipola ...

20 Jun 2022 at 23:00

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Caelan Doris urges Ireland to relish ‘pressure’ against Argentina

Captain Caelan Doris wants Ireland to bring an extra edge against Argentina following the frustration of their disheartening defeat to New Zealand. The number eight admits Andy Farrell’s starting XV have “pressure to perform” after 14 of the ...

14 Nov 2024 at 13:18

Sport

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs new deal until end of 2027 World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup. Farrell has developed the national side into heavyweights of the game and while the recent World Cup ended in a ...

14 Dec 2023 at 13:13

Sport

Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s tour of South Africa after toe surgery

Lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland’s summer series against world champions South Africa after undergoing toe surgery. The Ulster captain, who has 81 caps for his country, is expected to be sidelined for around three ...

14 May 2024 at 16:47

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No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

Rugby authorities failed to protect players from dangers linked to the sport turning professional in the 1990s, it has been claimed. Lawyers acting on behalf of 480 professional, semi-professional and amateur former players say ...

23 Jul 2024 at 13:38

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Ireland have ‘massive belief’ after demolishing France – Tadhg Beirne

Tadhg Beirne says Ireland are brimming with “massive belief” after launching their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a landmark demolition of pre-tournament favourites France. Andy Farrell’s reigning Grand Slam champions ...

03 Feb 2024 at 10:08

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Illegal Limerick moneylenders want to ‘keep you in their clutches for as long as possible’

AS Christmas nears, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, sang Hank Williams. There'll be parties for hosting and marshmallows for toasting but these don’t come for free. John O’Connor, chairman of St Ailbe’s Credit Union ...

13 Dec 2019 at 17:00

Sport

Eddie Jones ‘pleased with intent’ despite heavy defeat to Barbarians

Eddie Jones played down the significance of a record 52-21 rout by the 14-man Barbarians even though it sent England crashing to the heaviest defeat of his reign. England fell to a third successive loss as Fabien Galthie’s ...

19 Jun 2022 at 20:23

Sport

Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

Ireland captain Caelan Doris feels fighting talk from the Fiji camp has added an extra edge to Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series showdown in Dublin. The Pacific Islanders are eyeing an upset at the Aviva Stadium, with ...

22 Nov 2024 at 12:29

Sam Whitelock and Tadhg Beirne’s second-row battle could decide Test series

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Sam Whitelock and Tadhg Beirne’s back-row battle could decide Test series

New Zealand and Ireland meet on Saturday for a mouth-watering series decider at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The formidable All Blacks cruised to victory in the opening Test in Auckland a fortnight ago before falling ...

15 Jul 2022 at 10:25

Sport

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits his players are well aware they are viewed as “vulnerable” by weekend opponents Fiji. The Six Nations champions have made an unconvincing start to the autumn, scraping a nervy ...

22 Nov 2024 at 09:12

Sport

We know importance of next few weeks, says Gatland as Wales bid to find form

Warren Gatland says his players are “are well aware of how important the next few weeks are” as Wales embark on their Autumn Nations Series campaign. Wales kick off the autumn schedule against Fiji on Sunday,...

08 Nov 2024 at 14:47

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