Gael Fickou
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Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain
- Rugby
- December 9, 2020, 06:00
I should be writing about the Scotland game. I really should. There are plenty of angles to dive into and examine. An attack shape is developing. Cael(...)

Twickenham test likely to prove a little too severe again for Ireland
- International
- November 21, 2020, 06:00
Autumn Nations Cup: England v Ireland, Twickenham, Saturday, 3pm – Live on RTÉ One and Channel 4 If ever a game was as much about the performance as (...)

Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him
- International
- November 5, 2020, 06:00
While the court of public opinion appears to have made their verdict, Andy Farrell and his assistant coaches will be weighing up whether to stick or t(...)

Owen Doyle: Ireland should have been awarded penalty try for Bouthier bat
- International
- November 3, 2020, 06:00
Paris – the match is in its 18th minute, Ireland are pounding the French line in the familiar pick and drive version of the Eton Wall Game. Caelan Dor(...)

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations team of the tournament
- International
- November 2, 2020, 19:00
15 Anthony Bouthier (France) The 28-year-old climbed from fourth tier to ProD2 with Vannes until signed by Montpellier last year. Marked debut agains(...)

Clinical France make the most of Ireland’s shortcomings
- Rugby
- November 2, 2020, 01:30
France 35 Ireland 27 This was an odd, fluctuating affair which was both encouraging from an Irish perspective but also a little sobering. They went (...)

Ireland fall short against France as England win Six Nations title
- International
- October 31, 2020, 22:38
France 35 Ireland 27 Despite playing well and appearing to be the better team for much of the first-half, Ireland’s tilt at the 2020 Six Nations titl(...)

Matt Williams: Let’s see if Andy Farrell has what it takes as head coach
- Rugby
- October 31, 2020, 08:00
Some days truly shine with the excitement of possibility. For the Irish National team, today is one of those beautiful days. The opportunity to win i(...)

Gaël Fickou’s switch to wing a nod to what France expect from Ireland
- International
- October 29, 2020, 20:39
In what is perhaps a nod to Ireland’s kicking game, and especially the threat posed by the box-kicking of Conor Murray despite it being kept under wra(...)

Ireland's centre will hold thanks to Henshaw and Aki’s midfield muscle memory
- International
- October 27, 2020, 06:00
It’s just as well Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose have built strong relationships with each other given the musical chairs which all man(...)