Eddie Jones: England will be ready for 'semi-final' against Ireland
Eddie Jones has elevated Ireland to the status of red-hot favourites for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash after claiming that even baristas are trolling his England team.
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Pivac braced for meeting world's most 'in-form team' as Wales host France
Wayne Pivac believes that Wales will face "the in-form team in the world" when they tackle Guinness Six Nations opponents France. While Wales' hopes of a successful title defence were effectively ended by defeat against England last time out, France remain on course for Six Nations silverware and a first Grand Slam since 2010. They are unbeaten this season, having toppled the likes of New Zealand, Argentina, Ireland and Scotland, and arrive in Cardiff as red-hot favourites.
Leinster's Dunne and O'Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have signed Leinster pair Jack Dunne and Rory O'Loughlin for next season.
Gwyn Jones: Wayne Pivac is ruthless, bold and just made Wales more threatening
I like the changes Wayne Pivac has made for the monumentally difficult game against France. They are positive selections, designed to make Wales a more threatening side.
'Still feeling physically ill' - O'Mahony braces for England challenge
Peter O'Mahony doesn’t want to give England any extra credit for getting him more pumped up than normal but there’s still a sense that this one means more.
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).
Alex Dombrandt named on England’s bench for Six Nations clash with Ireland
Alex Dombrandt has sufficiently recovered from coronavirus to secure a place on England’s bench for their pivotal Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.
England's Simmonds in for benched Dombrandt against Ireland
Sam Simmonds will start at No 8 for England in their key Six Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, with Alex Dombrandt on the bench following a bout of coronavirus.