Andy Farrell looks to ‘bigger picture’ as Ireland escape with win over Italy
Head coach Andy Farrell praised Ireland’s resilience after they survived a major scare to scrape an unconvincing 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
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Highlanders stun champion Crusaders to ignite Super Rugby Pacific season
Feb 13 : Flyhalf Cameron Millar slotted a long-range penalty to seal a thrilling 25-23 victory as the Otago Highlanders stunned the defending champion Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific's season-opener in Dunedin on Friday.
Scotland fury could fuel more success over 'Auld Enemy', says Jones
EDINBURGH, Feb 12 : Centre Huw Jones said Scotland are fired up after a false start in the Six Nations and looking to take out their frustration on England on Saturday.
Highlanders lose All Blacks lock Holland for Super Rugby season
MELBOURNE, Feb 12 : New Zealand lock Fabian Holland has been ruled out of the Super Rugby season and the inaugural Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland after dislocating his shoulder in last week's pre-season win over Moana Pasifika.
Dupont comeback fires up holders France ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland
France coach Fabien Galthié expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence
France began its Six Nations title defence with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday.
France claim impressive win over Ireland in Six Nations opener
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