Farrell rejects ‘anti-climax’ talk for Ireland
Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an “anti-climax” after Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a defeat by England.
History proves Boks, not Ireland are the best
Ireland have failed to deliver in high-pressure situations like the Springboks, and should expect a tough time against the world champions in July, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Highlights: Italy stun Scotland, England edge Ireland
The penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations delivered two dramatic upsets on Saturday as Italy ambushed Scotland and England edged defending champions Ireland.
England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid
Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.
O’Gara: English rugby at an all-time low
Ireland icon Ronan O’Gara has given a scathing indictment on the state of the club game in England, which has had a knock-on effect in the Test arena.
Fleck: Six Nations has been disappointing
Robbie Fleck believes Ireland’s Six Nations credentials will be put in context when they tackle the world champions in July.
Six Nations Picks: Ireland pile pain on England
The defending champions go 5-0 in the 2024 Six Nations when they meet England at Twickenham on Saturday, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
Title in sight but Farrell still wary of England
Andy Farrell has insisted his native England remain capable of scuppering Ireland’s bid for successive Grand Slams this week.
England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid
A late Marcus Smith drop goal snatched victory for England at Twickenham on Saturday, and denied defending Six Nations champs Ireland a shot at back-to-back Grand Slams.
Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Keenan
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament.
