UEFA and FIFA suspend Russia from all competitions
Russia have been suspended from all UEFA and FIFA competitions, including the World Cup play-offs, the governing bodies have announced.
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Andy Farrell urges Ireland to step it up as he braces for England onslaught
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is braced for a full-throttle Twickenham showdown with England and acknowledges his side must improve.
Fly-half Joey Carbery challenged to make Ireland starting position his own
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential captain Johnny Sexton.
Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits he would have found it “a nightmare” to play against international newcomer Michael Lowry.
The key talking points as Ireland prepare to host Italy in the Six Nations
Ireland will bid to get their Guinness Six Nations title challenge back on track on Sunday afternoon when Italy visit Dublin.
James Lowe hopes for Irish highs against Italy
James Lowe hopes Ireland’s new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.
Jamison Gibson-Park and Stephen Varney vie for scrum-half supremacy in Dublin
Ireland will bid to get their Guinness Six Nations title challenge back on track on Sunday afternoon when Italy visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.