McCloskey to make rare Ireland start
Stuart McCloskey will fill the vacuum left by injured centre Robbie Henshaw as Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Stuart McCloskey will fill the vacuum left by injured centre Robbie Henshaw as Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday — the first match of his second stint in charge.
With the highly-anticipated Six Nations set to kick-off this weekend, check out this preview of each of the nations that will be challenging for the honour of top European team in 2023.
Christie Grobbelaar scored a first-half brace as the Blitzboks progressed to the semi-finals of the Sydney Sevens by outplaying a determined Ireland in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
The Blitzboks set up a quarter-final clash with Ireland after a last-minute penalty from Ricardo Duarttee clinched a win against New Zealand in the final pool match at the Sydney Sevens on Saturday.
One of Irish rugby’s most dynamic players in the backline has been overlooked by Ireland coach Andy Farrell for 2023 Six Nations selection.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men’s World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
Johnny Sexton withdrew from the Ireland starting XV before kick-off against Australia on Saturday and Tadhg Furlong showed why he should’ve possibly been considered as backup.
Bundee Aki scored on his return from suspension to help Ireland beat Australia and secure a record-equalling 12th home Test win on Saturday despite missing captain Johnny Sexton.