Injury-hit Ireland A no match for English in Bristol
England A 28-12 Ireland A
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I've been dying to get back here - Shane Daly ready to take chance with Ireland A
With barely a minute left to play, and Munster 24-7 ahead against the Scarlets last Saturday, Shane Daly was by some distance the most nervous man in Thomond Park.
1st Time In History: Ben Duckett Achieves Unique Feat With Massive Champions Trophy 2025 Ton
Opener Ben Duckett struck a Champions Trophy record score of 165 off 143 balls as England racked up the highest total in the event's history after making 351-8 against Australia on Saturday. The 30-year-old left-hander smashed his highest ODI score, and third century, as England built a commanding total after being sent in to bat on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore. Duckett hit 17 four and three sixes to beat the previous best individual score of 145 in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand's Nathan Astle (2004) and Zimbabwean Andy Flower (2002) had shared the record. In their opening Group B encounter, England also surpassed the previous highest innings tally in tournament history of 347-4 by New Zealand against the USA at The Oval in 2004.
Max Deegan using Ireland A chance as step back to Test rugby
While the Guinness Six Nations and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be commanding the attention of the Irish rugby public today, Ashton Gate in Bristol on Sunday has an off-Broadway feel to it.
20-mile tailbacks on M4 as bridge closes and ferries cancelled in high winds – live
There are major delays on the M4 on Friday afternoon because the M48 Severn Bridge has been closed by high winds. Warnings have been issued as the weather across the UK becomes increasingly mild but wet and windy.
Ciarán Frawley included in Ireland A side for meeting with England
Ciarán Frawley will start at out-half for Ireland 'A' in Sunday's meeting with England 'A' in Bristol, with the versatile Leinster back among four full internationals named in Mike Prendergast's side.
Mike Prendergast wants Ireland hopefuls to put 'best foot forward'
Ireland 'A' head coach Mike Prendergast says this summer's Lions tour will open the door to senior caps for a number of hopefuls.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Caelan Doris absence leaves Ireland in unfamiliar territory
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.