Rugby

Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win

‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach

Ryan Baird with ball in hand makes ground against the England defence at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ryan Baird with ball in hand makes ground against the England defence at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
John O'Sullivan
Mon Mar 20 2023 - 08:00 • 4 MIN READ

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John O'Sullivan

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