Ireland player ratings: Hansen and Beirne shine in Six Nations opener against Wales
Andy Farrell's Ireland are off to a winning start in this year's Guinness Six Nations.
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'The best part of our game by a country mile is our defence' - Farrell delighted with bonus point start
Andy Farrell says he's "delighted" with the nature of Ireland's 29-7 bonus point win against Wales in the Guinness Six Nations.
Player of match Hansen: I couldn't be prouder to be Irish
Mack Hansen enjoyed a debut to remember as he was named player of the match after Ireland's thumping 29-7 win over Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener.
'You're chasing this level of perfection' - Jack Conan looking for new levels after his best year yet
If you're an Irish rugby player and Andy Farrell's phone number flashes up on your phone the night before a squad is due to be named, it's probably not going to be good news.
Song contest: Rugby anthems a call to arms or moment for reflection
Just after 2pm this afternoon, Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland out against Wales and a man bursting with the pride of representing his country has to find the right balance between emotion and dispassion.
Preview: Hope turns to Six Nations expectation for Ireland against Wales
We're two years into the Andy Farrell reign and for the first time in that period the Irish rugby team are dealing with genuine expectation.
France head coach Fabien Galthie out of Italy clash after positive Covid-19 test
France head coach Fabien Galthie has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not attend Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris.
Andy Farrell wants swashbuckling Ireland to make nation proud as fans return
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland’s swashbuckling style of play can make the nation proud ahead of his side’s first sold-out Guinness Six Nations match in two years.