Italy scare to focus Ireland U20 minds for Wales visit
After getting out of jail with a narrow win over Italy last time out, Ireland's Under-20s are targetting an 80-minute performance against Wales this evening.
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Bernard Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.
Andy Farrell: Wales defeats don't tell full story
If there was any sense that Ireland and Andy Farrell could be lulled into thinking Saturday's meeting with Wales at the Aviva Stadium was a done deal, the Ireland coach's team selection will have nipped that theory in the bud.
Wallabies centre Foketi cleared of major spinal damage
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi was cleared of major spinal damage on Friday after suffering a neck injury in training, but the long-term implications for his career remain unclear.
No major spinal damage for Wallabies centre Foketi, Waratahs coach says
SYDNEY : Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi has been cleared of any major spinal damage after a serious training injury but New South Wales Waratahs coach Darren Coleman said on Friday it was still possible that it could mean the end of the 29-year-old's career.
Mum's the word as England skipper George eyes Scotland clash
LONDON : Jamie George learned his rugby-fanatic mother had contracted lung cancer the day he was appointed England captain and said he wanted to beat Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday in her memory after she died at the age of 68 last week.
'The players will love him' - Farrell backs Murphy to make impression with Ulster
Andy Farrell has predicted that Richie Murphy will fit in at Ulster and the players "will love him".
Andy Farrell: Ciarán Frawley can 'prove a point' on first start
Andy Farrell is backing Ciarán Frawley to go out and "prove a point", when he makes his first Test start in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).