ENGLAND retained the Six Nations trophy with one game remaining – but failed to secure the Grand Slam. Eddie Jones’ side went down 13-9 to Ireland in their final match, ending their 18-match unbeaten run and their world record attempt. SIX NATIONS TABLE Keep up-to-date with all the latest Six Nations news and gossip with SunSport’s daily […]
Rory Best has admitted Ireland are “frustrated and annoyed” at blowing the chance for a second win over New Zealand in as many weeks. Skipper Best revealed Ireland knew they had let the All Blacks off the hook in Dublin, as New Zealand sneaked home 21-9 at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland claimed their first-ever […]
IRELAND’s second string eased their way to a comfortable – but also sloppy – Autumn international victory over a spirited Canada in Dublin. Tries from Keith Earls, Luke Marshall, Tiernan O’Halloran (2), Ultan Dillane, Keiran Marmion and James Tracey, plus a penalty try, put Joe Schmidt’s men in control. Ireland changed their entire line-up from […]
IRELAND stunned New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago to claim a historic first-ever win over the All Blacks and end the world champions’ record-breaking 18-match winning streak. In a breathtaking upset at Soldier Field, Ireland outscored the New Zealanders by five tries to four to seal their first win over the Kiwis in the 29th meeting […]
ENGLAND, Wales, Scotland and Ireland all face up to the southern hemisphere’s finest for another year’s autumn internationals. Wales kick off the season on monster clashes against Australia on Guy Fawkes night – November 5 – with Eddie Jones’ Red Rose facing South Africa a week later a Twickenham. And not to be missed for […]