Author: Tadhg Peavoy
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Six Nations team of the tournament
Ireland and England dominate the team of the championship with seven and five players respectively; the consistency of the championship’s top two teams meaning they make up the bulk of the squad. Two Welshman make the team, and one Frenchman completes the XV. The Italians and the Scots miss out altogether, although David Denton wasn’t…
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Schmidt: Forward pass in France match was obvious
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes that the forward pass which led to France’s disallowed try at the end of Ireland’s 22-20 victory at Stade de France was “clear and obvious”. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0318/603015-schmidt-forward-pass-in-france-match-was-obvious/ TP
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Analysis: Ireland win classic in Paris
RTÉ Rugby analyst and Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea analyses Ireland’s historic victory over France in Paris to win the 2014 RBS 6 Nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0317/602804-analysis-ireland-win-classic-in-paris/ TP
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Wales v Scotland
Scotland have only beaten Wales once in Cardiff since the advent of the Six Nations. Can they change that tomorrow? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602408-six-nations-preview-wales-v-scotland/ TP
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Bernard Jackman on France versus Ireland
Grenoble defence and collision coach Bernard Jackman gives his views on Ireland’s battle with France. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602243-rbs-6-nations-analysis-france-v-ireland/ TP
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Can Ireland shine in the City of Light?
Ireland face France in Paris on Saturday looking for only a third win over Les Bleus in the City of Light since 1972. Will they get it? I examine some of the key areas: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602321-six-nations-preview-france-v-ireland/ TP
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O’Connell prior to battle at le Stade de France
Ireland captain Paul O’Connell shed some light on Ireland’s preparations for their final battle of the 2014 Six Nations today. Read what he said here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602150-oconnell-interview/ TP
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Healy: Being clinical & accurate is how to beat France
Cian Healy has spoken about Ireland’s need to be clinical and accurate against France at Stade de France on Saturday: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602138-healy-it-isnt-about-bod-against-france/ TP
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Schmidt gives insight into Les Bleus
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt gave a typically fresh and honest insight into his team’s opponents this weekend when speaking at Carton House. I was there to listen to his words of wisdom: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602066-schmidt-omahonys-physicality-key-to-selection/ TP
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Analysis: Ireland bare their teeth against Italy
Ireland dismantled Italy with seven tries and a hugely convincing display in the Six Nations. Why were they so good against the Azzurri? And can they beat France in Paris next Saturday? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601375-analysis-ireland-bare-their-teeth-against-italy/ TP