Jules Plisson
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Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes
- International
- February 4, 2018, 08:00
One game down in the 2018 Six Nations and already Ireland have had their fill of drama. Johnny Sexton’s drop goal with the last kick of the game to gi(...)

Ireland have no need to panic – have faith and trust Joe Schmidt
- International
- February 17, 2016, 05:00
No matter what happens, a successful team with intentions of longevity stays the course. Stays true to the process that has yielded success, especiall(...)

Gerry Thornley: Ireland see title slip from grasp after Paris defeat
- International
- February 15, 2016
Joe Schmidt has only presided over three defeats in a dozen Six Nations games, each by margins of three, seven and one, in Twickenhan, Cardiff and Par(...)

France edge Ireland in error-strewn Paris encounter
- International
- February 13, 2016
France 10 Ireland 9 Guy Noves’ decision to keep his frontline props in reserve for the final 35 minutes looked silly for 45 minutes(...)

Matt Williams: France will have set hearts on revenge
- Rugby
- February 13, 2016
The major statistic from last week’s opening round of the Six Nations Championship is that France scored three tries. England and Italy scored two. Th(...)

Six Nations: Ireland aim to subdue Stade de France bear pit
- International
- February 13, 2016
This will not exactly be Paris in springtime. The forecast is for a cold, windy and very wet day; more Irish-type conditions than French, and more lik(...)

Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game
- International
- February 10, 2016
The well-worn line about doing the jersey justice resonates in the wake of Paul O’Connell’s retirement from rugby. But a genuine tribute to Paulie’s l(...)

Recovery the priority for Ireland after bruising battle
- International
- February 8, 2016
Bruised, battered but unbeaten, the Irish squad will spend much of the next two days recovering from their exertions against Wales at the outset of a (...)

No sign of revolution as France scrape past Italy
- International
- February 6, 2016, 16:09
France 23 Italy 21 New head coach Guy Noves was spared an early embarrassment as France came from eight points behind to beat Italy 23-21 in the open(...)

Noves brings in Vakatawa from leftfield
- International
- February 4, 2016
New France coach Guy Noves has made a bold choice by picking Sevens stalwart Virimi Vakatawa on the wing in a new-look team to face Italy in their op(...)