Ireland began their 2023 Six Nations with a bang on Saturday afternoon in Cardiff, surging into a 24-point lead within half an hour, and weathering a Welsh storm in the middle of the game to ultimately secure a try bonus point in the closing stages. The hosts had very little time to settle in under … Continue reading Without Remorse
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Ticking Over Without Combusting
An 18-point winning margin over a dangerous side is not to be sniffed at, especially when you put out a largely second-string team against them, but Ireland’s win over Fiji yesterday wasn’t exactly what their coaching ticket or supporters would have hoped for. They bounced back professionally after conceding an early try, but when you … Continue reading Ticking Over Without Combusting
Ebb & Flow
A one-point win usually indicates a close contest, and Saturday's clash between Leinster and Munster at the RDS was no different. Indeed, if the game had lasted an extra 10 minutes, Munster would probably have come away with a win, but Leinster once again displayed their champion quality by coming out on the right … Continue reading Ebb & Flow
Ireland v Canada Preview
Playing a Tier 2 nation tends to be a double-edged sword for teams like Ireland. If a full-strength Irish side go out and beat them by a landslide, it’s seen as a wasted opportunity to give game time to younger players. If an inexperienced squad is picked and the winning margin isn’t significant, it’s seen … Continue reading Ireland v Canada Preview
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