England loss hands Ireland title
Anthony Watson is shut down by the France defence

England loss hands Ireland title

Ireland won the Six Nations title after France beat a lacklustre England 22-16 in Paris on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)
Captains Dylan Hartley and Sergio Parisse

Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)

England will begin their campaign for a third successive Six Nations title with what should be a comfortable win over Italy on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Ireland duo’s rape trial starts
Paddy Jackson arrives at court

Ireland duo’s rape trial starts

Graphic details have emerged at the beginning of the rape trial of Ireland duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. (more…)

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Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10
Francois Louw and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10

The balance of the back row and that of the halfback pairing will be key when the Springboks tackle a more settled and intelligent Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn
Ireland score from the lineout against the Boks in 2014

Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn

The Springboks will need to outsmart one of the craftiest teams in Test rugby to win the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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