Andy Farrell looks to ‘bigger picture’ as Ireland escape with win over Italy
Head coach Andy Farrell praised Ireland’s resilience after they survived a major scare to scrape an unconvincing 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
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Laboured Ireland come from behind to edge out unlucky Italy
DUBLIN, Feb 14 : Ireland had to come from behind to avoid their first Six Nations home defeat by Italy on Saturday as their bench rode to the rescue in a 20-13 win that was a laboured response to a chastening opening loss to France.
Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’
Andy Farrell insists Ireland are ready make amends following some frank conversations and “soul-searching” in the wake of their chastening Guinness Six Nations defeat to France.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash
Ulster duo Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune have been named to start for Ireland against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes.
Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile during Thursday evening’s defeat to France.
France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time
France has scored three times to lead Ireland 22-0 at half-time.
Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.