Ireland start Six Nations title defence with England win
Ireland had to come from behind as they launched their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a hard-fought 27-22 win over England in Dublin on Saturday.
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'He's a formidable boy with a pair of gloves on him' - Olympian Cathal O'Grady on white collar boxer Dan Sheehan
Moments after celebrating his Leinster comeback with a two-try salvo in their URC victory over the Stormers, Dan Sheehan made sure to thank two of the people involved in his rehabilitation.
Bench impact gives Simon Easterby big decisions to make for trip to Scotland
While the continued absences of Joe McCarthy and Tadhg Furlong remove two decisions from the equation for Simon Easterby ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland, the interim Ireland head coach does have some big calls to make between now and when he names his matchday squad on Friday morning.
Rónan Kelleher: Extra day's prep will be needed for Scottish test
Rónan Kelleher says Ireland will be grateful for an extra day's rest when they head to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland.
Jack Conan hails return of 'well liked and loved' Dan Sheehan
Jack Conan believes "unbelievably diligent" Ireland team-mate Dan Sheehan is part of a select group of elite sportsmen following his standout return from a serious knee injury.
He’s left no stone unturned – Jack Conan hails Dan Sheehan after injury return
Jack Conan believes “unbelievably diligent” Ireland team-mate Dan Sheehan is part of a select group of elite sportsmen following his standout return from a serious knee injury.
Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win
Steve Borthwick pointed to England’s relative inexperience as he defended recent results following a 27-22 loss to “world-class” Ireland in his side’s Guinness Six Nations opener.