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Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to Paris for the standout fixture in Pool B seeking to secure a spot ...

20 Sept 2023 at 15:22

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Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’

Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s men launched their campaign by running in 12 tries during a thumping 82-8 ...

15 Sept 2023 at 15:18

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Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s squad are in Portugal for a week-long training camp but ...

09 Aug 2023 at 01:01

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Jack Conan remains injury concern before World Cup after missing Portugal camp

Ireland back-rower Jack Conan remains an injury concern ahead of the Rugby World Cup after missing his country’s week-long training camp in Portugal. Andy Farrell’s squad flew to the Algarve on Monday but Conan remained in Dublin to ...

08 Aug 2023 at 18:14

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Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan face fitness tests as Ireland prepare to face Wales

Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris is expected to be fully fit to face Wales in the Guinness Six Nations, despite sitting out training on Tuesday. The 25-year-old suffered “bumps and bruises” while captaining his country to a 36-0 win ...

20 Feb 2024 at 14:22

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Ireland backed to cope without ‘phenomenal’ Tadhg Beirne

Grand Slam-chasing Ireland are confident they have sufficient squad depth to cope without injured lock Tadhg Beirne for the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations. The 31-year-old Munster player has been ruled out for up to 12 ...

16 Feb 2023 at 17:09

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Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for World Cup clash with Tonga

Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for next weekend’s Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga as part of a potentially fully-fit squad. Andy Farrell’s side launched their Pool B campaign in commanding fashion on Saturday ...

10 Sept 2023 at 13:00

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Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side resumed training on Thursday ...

28 Sept 2023 at 18:17

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Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland

Ireland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings Mack Hansen and ...

08 Oct 2023 at 12:42

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Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance

Ireland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending ...

25 Sept 2023 at 09:13

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Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and ...

11 Sept 2023 at 06:00

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Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown

Ireland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing ...

12 Mar 2024 at 15:36

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