Preview: Belief key for Ireland in England 'semi-final'
You have to go back seven games to find a match between Ireland and England that came down to one score.
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Johnny Sexton to start Ireland’s Six Nations showdown with England
Captain Johnny Sexton has been restored to Ireland’s starting XV as part of six changes for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with England.
No ceiling - Marcus Smith has proven himself at every level
If Marcus Smith were get fed up and retire from rugby next week, the box-score of his career would probably top the majority of players, despite him only turning 23 last month.
Every game brings massive nerves – Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony on pre-match tension
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony has admitted he feels “physically ill” in the build-up to every match ahead of Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with England.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Ireland v England preview with Tom May and Fiona Hayes
On this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by former England international Tom May, and former Ireland international Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Ireland's Guinness Six Nations trip to face England this Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Ireland's Sexton starts for "massive challenge" against England
DUBLIN : Ireland captain Johnny Sexton was among the players to return to the starting lineup to face England at the weekend when coach Andy Farrell named his team on Thursday as both sides aim to keep their chances of a Six Nations title alive.
England v Ireland: Sam Simmonds to start at number eight for hosts
Sam Simmonds will start at number eight for England in Saturday's must-win game against Ireland at Twickenham.