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Ireland
This week
19th March 2023 - 23rd March 2023
# Tommy Bowe
Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam
Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.
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15
Tue 5:19 PM
# Steve Hansen
'If it was the All Blacks, they’d probably be called chokers' - Hansen's warning for Ireland
Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes pressure could be a problem for
Ireland
at the 2023 World Cup.
29.2k
28
Mon 11:22 AM
# Jack Conan
'We spoke all week about this being one of the greatest days of our lives'
Jack Conan and Ross Byrne both made important contributions off the bench against England.
8.4k
1
Mon 7:15 AM
# ryan baird
'I saw it and thought, 'this is what Tadhg Beirne would do', so I just did what he'd do!'
Ireland
lock Ryan Baird made some big contributions on the biggest day of his young career.
19.8k
5
Sun 6:15 AM
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# Comment
Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby
The
Ireland
captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.
31.0k
7
Sat 9:17 PM
# Comment
Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby
The
Ireland
captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.
9.5k
10
Sat 8:36 PM
# Comment
Win or lose, Irish rugby is enjoying another golden era
Grand Slam success would be just reward for a team that deserve to be celebrated.
10.4k
7
Sat 9:00 AM
# Family ties
'We probably drove my sister insane. We were always fighting, playing rugby'
Jonathan and Mark Sexton will be involved in Grand Slam tilts this weekend. Their brother Jerry travelled the world as a rugby player.
21.8k
4
Sat 7:00 AM
# Family ties
'There’s definitely a lot of pride for the job he’s doing' - Owen Farrell on facing father Andy
Farrell’s father Andy stands on the brink of coaching
Ireland
to a Six Nations Grand Slam.
9.3k
5
Fri 4:59 PM
# Ready to Rock
Henshaw primed to tackle England after long spell on the sidelines
The
Ireland
centre made his return from injury off the bench in the win over Scotland.
7.1k
3
Mar 16th 2023, 7:00 AM
# High praise
O'Mahony: Sexton has 'changed rugby for the better'
The
Ireland
back row paid a glowing tribute to Johnny Sexton ahead of his final Six Nations appearance.
13.1k
4
Mar 15th 2023, 6:09 PM
# End game
'This is the last Six Nations game but there's so much ahead' - Sexton
Johnny Sexton spoke to the media today ahead of his final Six Nations game for
Ireland
.
11.7k
12
Mar 15th 2023, 3:46 PM
# back at it
Gibson-Park eyes Grand Slam glory after 'toughest injury break' of career
The scrum-half missed the opening three rounds of the Six Nations through injury.
9.3k
6
Mar 15th 2023, 7:00 AM
# final hurdle
'There's a fair bit of hatred, isn't there?' - Hansen ready to sample Ireland-England rivalry
The winger played a starring role in Sunday’s defeat of Scotland.
17.8k
29
Mar 13th 2023, 8:40 PM
# Unavailable
England's Ollie Lawrence ruled out of final Six Nations clash with Ireland
Lawrence suffered a damaged hamstring during the final quarter of their defeat to France.
7.9k
2
Mar 13th 2023, 10:02 AM
# Comment
Strength of the collective shines through as Ireland make light of Murrayfield mayhem
Ireland
’s ability to deal with disruption has become a defining quality of Andy Farrell’s squad.
11.0k
5
Mar 12th 2023, 7:59 PM
# Concern
Ireland faces potentially troublesome injury list for Six Nations finale against England
Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Iain Henderson were all forced off in the first half of today’s game.
31.5k
12
Updated
Mar 12th 2023, 7:05 PM
# hard earned
Conan delights in 'one of best days I’ve ever been involved in with this squad'
The Leinster backrower came on early in the first half for the injured Caelan Doris.
12.0k
12
Mar 12th 2023, 6:07 PM
# Concern
'Garry is up and talking' - Farrell provides update after Ireland lose 5 players to injury
Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Iain Henderson were all forced off in the first half.
40.3k
26
Updated
Mar 12th 2023, 6:00 PM
This month
March 2023
# Take a Bow
'We really clicked' - Praise for Ireland U20s after thrashing Scotland
However, Richie Murphy knows there is a sterner challenge coming next week when they face England.
9.2k
10
Mar 11th 2023, 12:32 PM
# main man
Iain Henderson on Ireland's plan to contain Finn Russell
The
Ireland
lock feels Gregor Townsend’s team are playing a more exciting brand of rugby this year.
7.8k
1
Mar 9th 2023, 7:30 PM
# Bad Note
'It was comical but infuriating' - O'Mahony on slow Ireland's Call before Italy clash
The anthem was played a slow pace before
Ireland
’s bonus-point win in Rome.
12.1k
7
Mar 9th 2023, 5:50 PM
# Captain
Sexton fit to face 'best Scotland team' of Six Nations era
The
Ireland
captain also ruled out a move onto Leo Cullen’s coaching team at Leinster.
10.7k
4
Mar 9th 2023, 4:26 PM
# learning from the best
'He doesn't miss a trick' - Ryan still learning from O'Connell
James Ryan on working with Paul O’Connell, captaining
Ireland
in Rome and preparing for Scotland.
21.7k
6
Updated
Mar 9th 2023, 3:24 PM
# Update
Frawley and Timoney called into Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash
Both players join the squad for the first time since November as Joey Carbery drops back out.
26.3k
36
Updated
Mar 7th 2023, 12:18 PM
# Wave Goodbye
Connacht's Alex Wootton set to retire
The former Munster and
Ireland
7s player has confirmed he will be calling it a day at the end of the season.
18.1k
4
Mar 6th 2023, 5:17 PM
Last month
February 2023
# RIP
Former Munster and Ireland team manager Brian O’Brien dies
He was 83 years old.
33.1k
9
Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 PM
# hard earned
Italian stress test could be timely sharpener for Ireland's Grand Slam charge
Ireland
had to work hard for the win in a city where they have often coasted to victory.
31.0k
24
Updated
Feb 25th 2023, 8:09 PM
# lights camera action
'It’s important to show people who we are' - Porter gives Netflix a glimpse at life off the pitch
The
Ireland
prop also discusses his interest in heavy metal music and the ‘incredible’ Finlay Bealham.
12.0k
2
Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 AM
# balance
'To manage the two is a tricky one' - Farrell wants Casey to mix energy with clarity
Saturday’s meeting with Italy will see the scrum-half start a Six Nations game for the first time.
6.0k
1
Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 AM
# patience pays off
Baird determined to seize opportunity after long wait between caps
The 23-year-old has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations game in Rome.
7.5k
2
Feb 24th 2023, 6:30 AM
# Centre stage
'I’m sure he’ll be captain of Ireland one day' - Farrell's praise for 50-cap Ringrose
The
Ireland
head coach also backed Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to deliver against Italy this weekend.
6.9k
5
Feb 23rd 2023, 2:30 PM
# Ready to go
Italy's hopes of shock win over Irish boosted by Garbisi return
The 22-year-old Montpellier star sat out the opening losses to France and England.
8.7k
19
Feb 23rd 2023, 11:08 AM
# Captain
Ireland lock James Ryan continues to grow as a leader
The 26-year-old will captain
Ireland
in Rome this weekend after coming in for plenty of praise recently.
4.8k
0
Feb 23rd 2023, 7:00 AM
# warning
Mack Hansen urges Ireland to ‘rough up’ Italy’s Ange Capuozzo to stop him
The player is wary of ‘genuine superstars’ in the Azzurri ranks.
11.7k
12
Feb 22nd 2023, 6:45 PM
# Leader
'It’s a huge honour' – James Ryan to captain Ireland against Italy
The second row will captain
Ireland
in Rome with Johnny Sexton ruled out.
15.1k
10
Feb 22nd 2023, 3:37 PM
# Gary Keegan
'He's had a significant influence' - The key man behind the scenes for Ireland
Players and coaches within the
Ireland
camp explain what Gary Keegan has brought to the table.
39.6k
3
Updated
Feb 22nd 2023, 12:23 PM
# Aiming high
'We don’t think we’ve put in a complete 80 yet' - More to come from Ireland, says Lowe
The winger also discusses the doubts surrounding his acrobatic try against France.
4.7k
1
Feb 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM
# Byrne to Lead
Ross Byrne: 'There were definitely times I thought I'd never get back in'
Dan Sheehan hails Leinster team-mate who ‘has everything in the locker’ if called upon for his first Six Nations start this weekend.
5.2k
5
Feb 21st 2023, 5:44 PM
# viking spirit
'I had it in my head I wasn’t going to be like Tadhg, I was going to try be Finlay'
Finlay Bealham is enjoying his time in the
Ireland
team after stepping up in the absence of Tadhg Furlong.
12.7k
7
Feb 18th 2023, 9:00 AM
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