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# 6-nations - Yesterday’s News
Constant presence Aki happy to be on the right side of Chris Farrell fear factor
‘When you have a guy like him running down your channel, you’d be a bit scared. I know I would be.’
Team-mates can ease pressure on Murray while he rediscovers best form - Murphy
The skills coach also feels Johnny Sexton will continue to play his game, despite the inherent injury threat it brings.
# 6-nations - Friday 15 February, 2019
Sexton 'ready to go' for Ireland, with Henshaw expected back in training next week
Tadhg Beirne is ‘progressing well’ on his return from injury, according to future head coach Andy Farrell.
# 6-nations - Wednesday 13 February, 2019
Marmion set for Connacht return ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy
Marmion has shaken off the ankle injury which has hampered him through the early portion of the season.
# 6-nations - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Leigh Halfpenny set for return after three months sidelined with concussion
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
# 6-nations - Monday 11 February, 2019
Penaud's pearl or an Irish effort? Pick your favourite try of the Six Nations weekend
We only found room for one of Jonny May’s scores.
That's a bit more like it: Here's The42's Six Nations Team of the Week
Who shone brightest for you in week two?
# 6-nations - Saturday 9 February, 2019
'You're representing a lot of people when you play for Ireland and defeat hurts'
After a difficult week, Cian Healy is hungry to get Ireland back on track at Murrayfield.
# 6-nations - Friday 8 February, 2019
Two years on, Edinburgh bus debacle still a sore spot for Schmidt
‘It’s an incredibly simple route from The Balmoral to Murrayfield. How the policemen got lost will forever be a bit of a mystery for us.’
# 6-nations - Thursday 7 February, 2019
Intercept specialist Stockdale wary of Russell traps
‘If he sees you going for it, he’ll let you think you’re going to have it, and then he’ll put the ball past you.’
Injuries bring World Cup to mind as Schmidt seeks flexibility
The Ireland head coach was enthusiastic about the prospect of entering a crucial game without his first choice lock and centres
# 6-nations - Wednesday 6 February, 2019
Try-scorer Foley the sole change for Ireland U20 after England win
Noel McNamara’s men go to Scotland on Friday looking to back up their brilliant opening night performance.
# 6-nations - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
'Incredibly hungry' Kilcoyne intent on creating good memories in Murrayfield
The Munster man has had to wait and work before his latest taste of Six Nations rugby.
'If you don't get it right, we'll get nailed': Accuracy order of the day as Ireland pick themselves up
Defeat to England has Ireland maintaining a tight focus against a team who will be a World Cup rival come September.
Toner and Ringrose ruled out of Ireland's clash with Scotland
Scrum coach Greg Feek hopes to have Keith Earls fit for Murrayfield.
# 6-nations - Monday 4 February, 2019
Chin up, it's The42's Six Nations Team of the Week
How many Irish players would you have picked for the best XV of round one?
Slade or something from Stade de France? Pick your favourite try from Six Nations opening weekend
Blair Kinghorn cruelly only features once.
# 6-nations - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Another false start a cause for concern with World Cup on the horizon
Joe Schmidt admits it is a frustration to see his side stutter first game out again.
# 6-nations - Saturday 2 February, 2019
'We're nowhere near our best': Jones holds fire after England dominate in Dublin
The England head coach says his side haven’t started working on their attacking game, so improvements are bound to come as the tournament wears on.
How did you rate Ireland in their humbling home loss to England?
Joe Schmidt’s side were under pressure from first minute to last as England grabbed a bonus point win.
Schmidt laments a lack of 'simmering physical intensity' in four-try loss to England
‘I don’t think I’ve seen a game where our opponents got so many physical, dominant tackles.’
Kinghorn claims hat-trick in classy Scotland bonus point win over Italy
Only a late trio of Italy tries took any gloss off a fine Scottish performance.
U20 boss McNamara unfazed and unsurprised by superb win over England
The head coach paid credit to his side’s mental toughness as they twice faced 11-point deficits in the first half.
# 6-nations - Friday 1 February, 2019
Ireland U20 show attacking intent to grab brilliant bonus point win over England
Noel McNamara’s men had to battle back from 11 down twice before grabbing a superb win.
'We’re keen on playing with pace and moving England around as much as we possibly can'
Cork plays host to Ireland’s next generation against the might of England tonight.
# 6-nations - Thursday 31 January, 2019
'We hate losing': O'Mahony silently simmering ahead of England clash
The blindside cut an intense figure as he put the final touches on preparation for the opener.
Schmidt: 'I don't think it's going to be boring, it's going to be incredibly exhilarating'
Ireland’s head coach stressed the importance of respecting an opponent’s ability.
Henshaw displaces Kearney, O'Brien on the bench as Ireland open Six Nations defence against England
O’Brien missed the November win over New Zealand with an arm injury, but is back for the clash with England.
We've got the last pair of tickets in town for Ireland v England to give away
We’ll preview the tournament in a live event with Simon Zebo tonight.
# 6-nations - Wednesday 30 January, 2019
McNamara preparing U20s to hit the ground running in Cork
The U20 boss relishes the cycle of tournament rugby, and his side will work to keep England from settling into any sort of flow.
# 6-nations - Monday 28 January, 2019
'I'm in control of my own life now': Peter Stringer enjoying his own brand of freedom in retirement
A fitness fanatic, Stringer felt stronger and fitter when he retired at 40 than when he turned professional.
Cullen backs Kearney to step up performance to face England
Leinster’s head coach was more concerned with why his fullback was left making one-on-one tackles.
# 6-nations - Sunday 27 January, 2019
QUIZ: Can you identify the Irish U20 year?
Does all recent history blend together for you, or were you with these boys every step of the way?
# 6-nations - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Hartley injured, Farrell captains England squad for 'brutal' Six Nations opener against Ireland
Eddie Jones says Ireland are the best team in the world as he aims to take a first win over Joe Schmidt since 2016.
# 6-nations - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
Connacht revival presents lead contenders to break into Ireland Six Nations squad
Joe Schmidt will unveil his squad for the Grand Slam defence tomorrow, but there is precious little room for new faces.
Wasps back row Young recalled, Halfpenny included in Wales Six Nations squad
The fullback has not played since November due to concussion issues.
# 6-nations - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
McKinley and uncapped Sisi among Italy's Six Nations squad
Conor O’Shea will bring his squad together for training camp on 20 January.
# 6-nations - Thursday 3 January, 2019
RFU unveil 28 women given full-time professional contracts
Simon Middleton announced his 35-strong Six Nations squad today.
# 6-nations - Thursday 22 March, 2018
'It was nice to see what it takes to win a Grand Slam': Munster set to benefit from Arnold's Ireland experience
The young centre was a regular in Joe Schmidt’s camp through the Six Nations.
# 6-nations - Wednesday 21 March, 2018
IRFU confirm Adam Griggs to stay on as Ireland Women's coach
The New Zealander originally undertook the role on a short-term basis.
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