Ireland name team to play England in Six Nations
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named the following team to face England in the Six Nations in Twickenham on Saturday.
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Stuart McInally relishing Guinness Six Nations test against Ireland
Scotland hooker Stuart McInally admits he is relishing the challenge of facing Andy Farrell's impressive Ireland when the two sides meet in Dublin in Round 5 of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad will travel to the Aviva Stadium on 19 March with revenge on the agenda on Super Saturday after Ireland prevailed 27-24 when the two met at BT Murrayfield last year. Ad/> Ireland suffered a narrow 30-24 loss to France in Round 2 but have picked up victories over Wales and Italy — Scotland's next opponents, and McInally knows just how well their final opposition have been playing ahead of their crunch clash against England at Twickenham in Round 4.
'It couldn't happen to a nicer bloke' - Van Graan delighted with Loughman's Irish call-up
Munster head coach Johann van Graan says Jeremy Loughman's first international call-up is thoroughly deserved, after the prop linked up with Andy Farrell's side this week.
Hugo Keenan understands the benefits of competition for places
Hugo Keenan is relishing rivalry from “electric” Michael Lowry as he bids to regain Ireland’s full-back role for Saturday’s tantalising Guinness Six Nations showdown with England.
Joe Marler says things are serious in the England camp ahead of Ireland showdown
Joe Marler has revealed that England’s training sessions have become edgier in anticipation of the step up presented by Ireland in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash.
Marler eager for 'clean bar brawl' with Ireland
Joe Marler has revealed that England's training sessions have become edgier in anticipation of the step up presented by Ireland in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash. The losing side at Twickenham will be eliminated from the title race heading into the final round with Grand Slam-chasing France completing the trio of rivals battling to seize Wales' crown. England face their toughest assignments of the Championship starting against Andy Farrell's Ireland, who find themselves in the rare position of being favourites in the eyes of bookmakers as well as Eddie Jones.
Keenan welcomes 'healthy' competition from Lowry
Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has welcomed the competition for his position following Michael Lowry's two-try salvo against Italy.
Johnny Sexton: Irish captain to retire at end of 2023 World Cup
Ireland and Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton says he will retire from the game after the 2023 World Cup.