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Johnny Sexton, James Ryan on track to play France in Six Nations, says coach Simon Easterby

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton and vice-captain James Ryan are on track to feature in Sunday’s “must-win” Six Nations clash with France, says coach Simon Easterby.  Fly-half Sexton and lock Ryan must each undergo phased return-to-play protocols having suffered head knocks during the weekend loss to Wales. Defence coach Easterby says Ireland are preparing on the basis the influential pair can […]

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Six Nations 2021: Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit had to check the big screen for confirmation of try vs Ireland

Louis Rees-Zammit admitted he had to check the Principality Stadium’s giant screens for confirmation of a debut Six Nations try for Wales against Ireland. The 20-year-old’s second-half touchdown ultimately swayed a pulsating encounter Wales’ way in Cardiff as they triumphed 21-16. It was the Gloucester player’s fifth Test, but his first Six Nations appearance, and his brilliant one-handed finish buckled […]

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Six Nations 2021: Wales 21-16 Ireland player ratings

Wales kicked off their Six Nations campaign with victory a 21-16 at home to Ireland thanks to tries from Louis Rees-Zammit and George North. But despite Ireland playing with 14 men for much of the match following Peter O’Mahony’s early red card, the home side did not have it all their own way at the Principality Stadium. Here, we take […]

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Match Report – Wales 21 – 16 Ireland

A costly Peter O’Mahony red card – the first ever shown to an Irishman in Six Nations history – saw Wales eventually pull away to a 21-16 victory at a frosty Principality Stadium. The Munsterman was shown a straight red card by referee Wayne Barnes just 14 minutes into the contest in Cardiff, for making contact with the face of prop […]

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