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.
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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.
Iain Henderson back in Ireland squad ahead of England clash
Lock Iain Henderson has returned to the Ireland squad ahead of next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
England will do everything to dismantle Irish attack
England are going into their Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland this weekend as, somewhat surprisingly, the underdogs.
Rhys Ruddock: Ireland return remains the goal
Rhys Ruddock admits that breaking back into the Ireland reckoning is his goal after falling down the pecking order.