Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland
Interim boss Simon Easterby believes Ireland’s patchy performance in their bonus-point win over England will be insufficient for victory away to Scotland.
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Sam Prendergast gets Ireland number 10 backing from interim boss Simon Easterby
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has backed rookie fly-half Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge of showcasing his “unbelievable talent” in his first Test match outside of Dublin.
Ireland recalls former captain Peter O’Mahony for Scotland Six Nations clash
Ireland have recalled back-row forward Peter O’Mahony and centre Robbie Henshaw for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland.
‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France
Fin Smith has been backed to take the fight to France after Steve Borthwick declared that England’s new fly-half has the defensive steel to match his silky skills.
Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
BAGSHOT, England : Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.
England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations
Cadan Murley has been ruled out of England’s clash with France on Saturday with a foot problem that could rule him out of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations.
Lozowski replaces injured Murley in England squad
LONDON : Saracens centre Alex Lozowski has been called up to the England squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game with France after Cadan Murley, who scored a try on his debut against Ireland, was ruled out with a foot injury, the RFU said on Tuesday.
Simon Easterby urges Ireland to be wary of dangerous Scotland
Ireland's interim coach Simon Easterby believes Guinness Six Nations rivals Scotland are capable of being one of the most dangerous sides in world rugby.