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With standards in the provinces improving all the time, there is still plenty of time to turn the potential into success for Ireland at the World Cup in two years' time, writes Jonny Holland.
Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 7:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM 4,834 Views 2 Comments Bundee Aki makes his first start since December. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO EVEN CONNACHT ARE finding the Sportsground a tough place to go recently. Andy Friend’s side...
The 1998 Five Nations campaign had long been consigned to the dark history of Irish rugby before 2000 until yesterday when the class of 2021 dredged up a bad memory by becoming the first Irish team since that season to lose their first two championship matches.
'); Papali’i handed latest chance to prove his worth as Connacht look to find clinical edge Andy Friend’s team are looking to get back to winning ways against Dragons following back-to-back defeats. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 5 Feb 2021, 6:30 AM Feb 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 6,452 Views 5 Comments Connacht's Abraham Papali’i. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO THIS WAS ALWAYS the danger. Speaking in the minutes after Connacht b...
The Ireland depth chart: Big names back and two exciting prospects Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 3:00 PM Jan 26th 2021, 3:00 PM 20,301 Views 38 Comments ANDY FARRELL YESTERDAY named his 36-man Ireland squad for the 2021 Six Nations. They kick off their campaign with a visit to Cardiff to face Wales on Sunday 7 February before a home clash wit...