Monthly Archives: March 2021

Farrell ‘Really Proud Of How We Started And Ended The Game’ By Daire Walsh Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expressed pride in the team’s performance following their 27-24 Guinness Six Nations victory away to Scotland. Leading by 14 points just shy of … Continue reading →

Sexton Seeking ‘Big End To The Tournament’ As England Await By Daire Walsh After coming out on the right side of the result against Scotland, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton admitted certain improvements will be required if they are to get the better … Continue reading →

‘He’s A Team-First Man’ – Farrell On 50-Cap Stander By Daire Walsh Andy Farrell has praised CJ Stander’s enduring quality ahead of the Munster back rower’s 50th appearance for Ireland in tomorrow’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland. Farrell and Stander have enjoyed … Continue reading →

‘Players Are Really Putting A Hand Up In Training’ – Farrell By Daire Walsh Despite having two wins-from-two against them so far as Ireland head coach, Andy Farrell is expecting a stern test from Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon. In … Continue reading →

Henderson Highlights Scotland’s Counter Attack And Breakdown Threats By Daire Walsh Iain Henderson has identified two key areas that Ireland will need to be on top of if they want to continue their good recent form against Scotland at BT Murrayfield … Continue reading →

Sexton: Tadhg’s Really Stepped Up Since He’s Come Back By Daire Walsh Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has praised his provincial and international team-mate Tadhg Furlong for the way he has ‘come out of his shell’ in the past year. After taking over as Ireland … Continue reading →

Ryan: It’s A New Game, Past Results Don’t Count For A Lot By Daire Walsh Having failed to suffer a single defeat in his opening 23 games as a professional, it is no surprise that Ireland lock James Ryan possesses a winning … Continue reading →

Sexton ‘Still Very Hungry’ For More Success With Leinster And Ireland By Daire Walsh Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown between Ireland and Scotland could see a collision between Racing 92 stars of the past and present. In the Irish corner, … Continue reading →