Saturday 31 October 2020
Andy Farrell’s side run in seven tries to hammer Italy at the Aviva.
Adam Griggs’ side are on a revenge mission after losing 29-27 to Italy last year.
Dan McFarland has made six changes to his team from the win away to Ospreys two weekends ago.
Andy Friend has reshuffled his team for tomorrow’s visit to Edinburgh in the Pro14.
Former Ireland rugby internationals Andrew Trimble, Niamh Briggs and Ian Keatley were in top form on Thursday night.
Rob Kearney has won two Grand Slams, four Six Nations titles and four Champions Cups but he tells Garry Doyle that luck was a key factor in his success.
Attack coach Mike Catt says teams ‘can’t just be one-dimensional anymore.’
Training and form carry a great deal more weight under Andy Farrell, the Munster wing says.
The 23-year-old waited 18 months between his first and second Ulster caps. He is intent on building momentum for his third.
Dan Leavy nearly grabbed a late try as he made his Leinster comeback at the RDS.
Several Barbarians players left the team hotel in London earlier in the week resulting in the cancellation of Sunday’s game against England.
Leo Cullen’s men hammered a poor Zebre side at the RDS, scoring nine tries in total.
Ireland’s final game of the competition was due to take place in Stadium Lille Métropole on Saturday.
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CEO Philip Browne says the union must make drastic budget cuts if crowds cannot return to games next year.
Attack coach Mike Catt also believes newcomer Hugo Keenan has “a huge future.”
With Conor Murray away and Neil Cronin injured, the 19-year-old adds another option at nine.
Australian great David Pocock is looking to the future after opting against a return to Japan.
Griggs has already had talks with Galvin who was a star on the Sevens circuit.
Porter struggled for Leinster against Saracens in last month’s Champions Cup quarter-final but Munster and Ireland legend Hayes believes the tight-head will thrive in the Six Nations.
Meanwhile, Liam Turner gets a starting debut, while David Hawkshaw and Ciaran Parker are on the bench.
Three players had been self-isolating after one returned an inconclusive result in Covid-19 screening.
A decision on whether Sunday’s match at Twickenham can go ahead is set to be made by 3pm on Friday.
Dorothy Wall has been named to start against Italy after some impressive appearances earlier this year.
Wasps’ participation in the Twickenham showpiece was in jeopardy due to a number of players testing positive for coronavirus.
The 35-year-old will win his 148th cap on Saturday when Wales take on France.
The star centre is among a list of key players that have returned to the squad in time for their Six Nations clash with Italy.
Italians change both half-backs as they bid for first win on Irish soil this century.
The 26-year-old has been sidelined for 19 months after a horrific knee injury.
The Grand Slam winner has had a tough road back.
Adam Griggs’ side get their Six Nations back up and running this weekend in Dublin.
Ireland players are feeling the heat of competition in training for longer as they are made wait to see the starting XV.
The Carlow loosehead spent 28 months on the sideline before starting his rise to this point in 2017.
Will Connors will make his Test debut at openside flanker against Italy on Saturday.
The Lions’ eight-match trip is planned to begin on 3 July.
The 34-year-old is set for retirement but will feature this weekend in Twickenham.
Ian Keatley and Niamh Briggs will also join The42′s Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of this weekend’s international rugby.
The 24-year-old Ulsterman has been picked in Ireland’s number 15 shirt against Italy.
Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park are set for their first caps off the bench against Italy.
Wasps’ place in the showpiece finale had been in doubt after 11 positive coronavirus tests.
The game is set to be played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh in June 2021.
Johnny Sexton has been reflecting on his captaincy of Ireland as the Six Nations gets underway again.
