Irish players make up half of Six Nations player of the championship nominees
Three Ireland players are among the nominations for this season's Guinness Six Nations player of the championship.
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O'Brien and Byrne make timely Leinster return
Leinster have been handed some timely injury reinforcements with the news that Tommy O'Brien and Ed Byrne are back in training and may be in contention for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers.
SA's Peyper pulled into England red card controversy after Steward sending-off
South African referee Jaco Peyper was dragged into the firing line after sending off Englishman Freddie Steward in their 29-16 defeat to Six Nations champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Pundits rail against England red card
DUBLIN : England's spirited bid to derail Ireland's Grand Slam was effectively wrecked by a red card for fullback Freddie Steward after a collision with opposite number Hugo Keenan at the end of the first half, with many pundits unhappy with the decision.
Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win
Andy Farrell hailed Johnny Sexton as the greatest player in Ireland’s history as the pair celebrated a stunning Grand Slam triumph following a tense 29-16 bonus-point victory over 14-man England.
Ireland player ratings: Sheehan & Aki among stand-outs
Ireland are the Grand Slam champions but they were made to work hard for their 29-16 win over England.
World’s top-ranked team dominate Six Nations – Ireland’s route to the title
Ireland became Grand Slam champions for the fourth time following Saturday’s 29-16 Guinness Six Nations win over England in Dublin.
Ireland’s key men in stunning Six Nations campaign
Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory after defeating England in Dublin.