Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland can fire up a sold-out Dublin crowd and prevent a zombie-like atmosphere during their homecoming against Italy.
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Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash
Ireland boss Andy Farrell said Caelan Doris’ leadership development during his reign has been “astonishing” after naming him captain for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
I don’t find Twickenham intimidating at all – Wales coach Warren Gatland
Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has “loved going to” and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue.
Mike Catt confident there is plenty more to come from fly-half Jack Crowley
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt insists there is plenty more to come from rookie fly-half Jack Crowley ahead of his maiden Guinness Six Nations appearance in Dublin.
England sweating on fitness of Marcus Smith for Six Nations opener against Italy
England fly-half Marcus Smith is awaiting scan results on a leg injury sustained in training just five days before the Guinness Six Nations’ opener against Italy.
Rassie Erasmus recovering after suffering chemical burns in ‘freak accident’
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after undergoing a medical procedure for chemical burns.
Aaron Wainwright’s new Dragons deal boost Wales ahead of Six Nations
Aaron Wainwright has handed Welsh rugby a major pre-Six Nations boost by agreeing a new contract with the Dragons.
Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
Ireland begin the Guinness Six Nations as reigning Grand Slam champions but on the back of familiar World Cup quarter-final disappointment.