Tag: rbs 6 nations
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Preview: Ireland v England
These two sides have met 128 times previously and the latest instalment of this ancient rivalry has all the hallmarks of what could prove to be a classic. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683347-six-nations-preview-ireland-v-england/ TP
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Ireland can draw plenty from win over France
The reaction to Ireland’s win over France was mixed. But on analysing the game, and the context of the result, this seems harsh. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0216/680638-irelands-can-draw-plenty-from-win-over-france/ TP
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Job done by Ireland in Rome
It wasn’t pretty but Ireland have started their Six Nations defence with victory in Rome against a powerful and stubborn Italy team. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0208/678739-column-ireland-functional-with-a-little-flair/ TP
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Ireland get job done in Rome
It was very attritional, and Italy made Ireland work every step of the way, but Joe Schmidt’s team come away from Rome with a 26-3 victory. Read my match report from Stadio Olimpico. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0207/678594-ireland-off-to-winning-six-nations-start-in-italy/ TP
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Preview: Italy v Ireland
Ireland come to Rome looking for revenge for their defeat to Italy in 2013. Can they exact that revenge? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0206/678377-italy-ireland/ TP
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Schmidt chooses Keatley at 10 to face Italy
Ian Keatley will start at outhalf for Ireland in Rome on Saturday. Is it the right call? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2015/0205/678046-heaslip-injured-as-murphy-starts-for-ireland/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0205/678069-schmidt-picking-keatley-is-a-vote-of-confidence/ TP
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Toner: Ireland’s lineout will improve in 2015
Devin Toner feels he and Paul O’Connell will take Ireland’s lineout to new heights in 2015: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0203/677633-devin-toner-ireland-lineout-will-be-improved/ TP
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Conor Murray ready to rock in Rome
Conor Murray has recovered from his neck injury and is likely to start at No 9 for Ireland in Rome. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2015/0203/677601-easterby-breaking-italy-down-key-to-rome-mission/ TP
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Italy v Ireland – just three days away
The Six Nations is almost upon us. Can Ireland cope with an experienced Italy pack in Rome? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2015/0203/677601-easterby-breaking-italy-down-key-to-rome-mission/#idc-container TP
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Six Nations profiles
With the Six Nations kicking-off this Friday, myself and Brendan Cole profile the nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/profiles/ TP