How Andy Farrell builds on Paris loss vital for Ireland
While Ireland have taken huge strides forward in the last 12 months, they have taken one step back into the French shadow after their loss in Paris on Saturday night.
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Boss Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be ‘in mix towards end’ of Six Nations
Andy Farrell is convinced Ireland will remain in title contention for the duration of the Guinness Six Nations on the evidence of Saturday’s engrossing defeat to France.
I heard him choking – Alert Ellis Genge on coming to aid of Sebastian Negri
Ellis Genge has revealed the “horrible” moment when he saw Italy flanker Sebastian Negri choking on the floor in England’s Guinness Six Nations victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
Manu Tuilagi set to add to Eddie Jones’ options for England’s game against Wales
England are hoping to be reinforced for the next stage of their Guinness Six Nations by the return of several frontline players from injury, including explosive centre Manu Tuilagi.
Return of full URC card a chance for Andy Farrell's fringe players to make an impression
For the second year in a row, the layout of the Guinness Six Nations fixtures has served Ireland well.
IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri thanks Ellie Genge for coming to his aid
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked Ellis Genge for coming to his aid in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations defeat by England at the Stadio Olimpico. Negri had only been on the pitch for 16 minutes of the second half when he was knocked unconscious during a collision and, after lengthy medical attention, he was driven from the pitch on a motorised cart. Understanding the gravity of the situation, it was Genge who first alerted the officials to Negri's condition. "Thank you so much @EllisGenge appreciate all you did. You are a top man. All good this side and feeling a lot better wishing you and all the @EnglandRugby lads all the best for the rest of the @SixNationsRugby. Catch up with you soon, Safe travels back home today," Negri tweeted.
Sebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for help after he was knocked unconscious
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked Ellis Genge for coming to his aid in Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations defeat by England at the Stadio Olimpico.