It's strange to be able to say that winning by a big margin in Twickenham and notching a bonus point in the process was less than satisfactory for an Ireland team, but there’s no question that they have a lot to review in the aftermath of their remarkable clash with England yesterday. Despite being a … Continue reading Leaving It Late
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Old Foe, New Tricks
This Saturday’s game is an important one for Ireland for a couple of reasons. They haven’t yet knocked over the Red Rose on their turf in this World Cup cycle, and after the defeat to France, they need to prove that they can beat the better teams in the Six Nations away from home. There … Continue reading Old Foe, New Tricks
Tainted Goods
At first glance, a 51-point winning margin against any Tier 1 side would appear to be the stuff of dreams, but when you consider the fact that Ireland had a 2-man advantage for over 60 minutes, it eradicates pretty much any satisfaction that can be taken from the result. 7 of Ireland’s starting XV weren’t … Continue reading Tainted Goods
Road To Recovery
A huge win over Italy this weekend won’t necessarily solve the problems that Ireland had against France, but it will go a long way towards restoring the confidence they lost in that fixture ahead of a tough trip to Twickenham. Andy Farrell has made several changes to his matchday squad, which is understandable, given the … Continue reading Road To Recovery
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