Preview: Hope turns to Six Nations expectation for Ireland against Wales
We're two years into the Andy Farrell reign and for the first time in that period the Irish rugby team are dealing with genuine expectation.
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Andy Farrell wants swashbuckling Ireland to make nation proud as fans return
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland’s swashbuckling style of play can make the nation proud ahead of his side’s first sold-out Guinness Six Nations match in two years.
It’s been a long time coming – Jack Conan relishing starting Six Nations opener
Ireland star Jack Conan is ready to realise a dream by running out in front of a capacity Dublin crowd on the opening weekend of a Guinness Six Nations campaign – 12 months on from feeling “a bit of a mug”.
The new World Rugby rankings if Wales stun Ireland as England look to leapfrog All Blacks
The official World Rugby rankings are set for a reshuffle after the opening round of 2022 Six Nations action this weekend.
Andy Farrell expects Ireland debutant Mack Hansen to hit the ground running
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has backed in-form Mack Hansen to swiftly adapt to the demands of Test rugby after handing him a debut in the Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales.
Simon Easterby calls on Ireland to make discipline a priority in Six Nations
Defence coach Simon Easterby admits discipline is at the forefront of Ireland’s minds after last year’s Guinness Six Nations campaign was derailed by a costly red card.
Aussie Hansen to make Ireland Test debut
Australian Mack Hansen has been selected to win his first cap for Ireland in the Six Nations Championship - just months after arriving in the country.