Tadhg Peavoy

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  • More Monday morning Six Nations news

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    Some other Six Nations news for you this Monday. Louis Picamoles and Dimitri Szarzewski are back in the France squad to face Ireland next Saturday: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601239-france-squad/ Cian Healy’s ankle is an injury concern for Ireland: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0309/601133-ireland-update/ Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says sports psychologist Enda McNulty can help Ireland overcome France next weekend: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601197-schmidt-we-can-break-paris-hoodoo/ Email,…

  • Italy vanquished, next up France

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    RTÉ Rugby analyst and Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea looks back at Ireland’s victory over Italy in the RBS 6 Nations, and casts an eye ahead to next Saturday’s battle with France: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601231-anaysis-italy-vanquished-next-up-france/ TP

  • No Parisse for Italy’s trip to Dublin

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    Italy have made four changes to their starting team for the trip to Dublin to face Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations. Sergio Parisse and Alessandro Zanni are both ruled out injured in the pack. Paul Derbyshire and Marco Bortolami come in to replace them. In the backs, Edoardo Gori and Tommaso Allan drop to…

  • Henderson, Ruddock and Reddan in Ireland 23

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    Iain Henderson, Rhys Ruddock and Eoin Reddan have all been included in the Ireland squad for this weekend’s clash with Italy: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0306/600544-henderson-in-for-injured-omahony/ TP

  • Henderson looks ahead to Italy

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    Up-and-coming Ireland second row Iain Henderson has shared his thoughts on where Ireland stand ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy this weekend: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0304/600144-henderson-breakdown-play-must-improve/ TP

  • The down-low on Dublin

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    Want to visit Dublin? Or get a fresh perspective on the capital of the Republic of Ireland? Check out my destination guide for Royal Irish Tours: http://royalirishtours.ca/side-menu/tadhgstravels TP

  • Plumtree on Italy

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    Ireland forwards coach John Plumtree knows full well how difficult Italy’s pack will be to overcome on Saturday at Aviva Stadium: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0304/600128-plumtree-italys-pack-offers-huge-challenge/ TP

  • Analysis: What makes a professional rugby player?

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    Training like a demon is a given for a rugby player. But what goes on behind-the-scenes to make a professional rugby player. I spoke to Leinster team manager Guy Easterby to find out: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2014/0303/507939-analysis-what-makes-a-pro-rugby-player/ TP  

  • Brian O’Driscoll: Ireland must improve defence for Italy

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    Brian O’Driscoll spoke to the assembled press at Carton House today on a variety of issues. I was there. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0303/507979-odriscoll-ireland-must-raise-game-for-italy/ TP

  • BBC News coverage and Vice News

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    I’m always so impressed by the BBC’s rolling digital news coverage. It sets such a high benchmark and the research and background knowledge is testimony to how important the Beeb still is: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26410431 Although, I cannot wait to see Vice News. The Beta version looks excellent. TP