Ireland march on with victory in Rome
Ireland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive with a bonus-point win after a seven-try thriller against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
New-look Ireland suffer Saffa blow
SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring is ruled out while Ross Byrne and Craig Casey form a new half-back partnership for the Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.
Sexton out, Ryan in as Ireland skipper
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.
Carbery recalled as Ireland sweat over Sexton
Joey Carbery has been called up to the enlarged Ireland squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match with Italy as flyhalf Johnny Sexton is undergoing rehab for a groin injury.
Beast: Boks have nothing to fear at World Cup
Beast Mtawarira is confident that the Springboks will beat Ireland and Scotland when they face the two Six Nations teams at the World Cup in France later this year.
France prop banned for hit on Saffa
Uini Atonio is set to miss the rest of France’s Six Nations title defence after being handed a three-week ban for his high tackle on SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring.
Bowe: Bin red cards!
Former Ireland international Tommy Bowe has called on World Rugby to get rid of red cards and instead introduce stricter punishments for individual offenders.
Six Nations form of Bok rivals a ‘concern’
The Springboks’ 2023 World Cup pool opponents Scotland and Ireland look ominous in the Six Nations but hosts France may have peaked, according to GAVIN RICH.
Lowe try or no try: You decide
Ireland flyer James Lowe was credited with this try against France, but did his right foot drag in touch?
Highlights: Special wins for Ireland, Scotland
Kyle Steyn’s brace of tries helped Scotland to a record win over Wales, while Ireland boosted their title hopes by downing defending champions France in Dublin.
