Paul O’Connell: Ireland must be prepared for a ‘big performance’ from England
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell fears Guinness Six Nations title rivals England are “on the verge of a big performance”.
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Ireland prop Andrew Porter ruled out of remainder of Six Nations through injury
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations due to an ankle issue.
Rory McIlroy expects ‘different test’ at this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational
Former champion Rory McIlroy has been taken aback by changes made to Bay Hill which could threaten his superb record in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Michael Lowry will never forget scoring two tries on ’emotional’ Ireland debut
Full-back Michael Lowry admits he will “never forget” his dream Ireland debut after lighting up Dublin with an electric display in the Guinness Six Nations.
Andy Farrell reviews ‘weird’ law as Ireland ease to Six Nations win over Italy
Andy Farrell expects World Rugby to review its rules after Ireland benefited from a “weird” law en route to blitzing depleted Italy 57-6 in the Guinness Six Nations.
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to step it up as he braces for England onslaught
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is braced for a full-throttle Twickenham showdown with England and acknowledges his side must improve.
Debutant Michael Lowry celebrates brace as Ireland see off Italy in Six Nations
Michael Lowry shone on debut as Ireland returned to winning ways in the Guinness Six Nations by blitzing 13-man Italy with a 57-6 bonus-point success in Dublin.
Fly-half Joey Carbery challenged to make Ireland starting position his own
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential captain Johnny Sexton.