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); We achieved two wins from three which was our target. We know where we need to be better
Ireland will now prepare for their World Cup qualifiers after finishing third in the Six Nations. By Sinead Farrell Sunday 25 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM 5 hours ago 3,430 Views 0 Comments
IRELAND’S SENE NAOUPU reflects on her side’s Six Nations campaign as one where they be content with winning two out of their three fixtures after a six-month layoff. Ireland celebrate after an Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe try against Italy. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Adam Griggs’ side was forced to endure different setbacks and delays in 2021 before finally returning to competitive rugby in recent weeks. A defeat to France coupled with victories over Wales and Italy leaves Ireland in third place at the end of a reformatted Six Nations in 2021.
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); We have to get the ball into their hands - Griggs wants his Ireland team to entertain
The head coach is hoping his squad can reap the benefits of all their time together on the training pitch. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 9 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 1,958 Views 1 Comment
Ireland s Eve Higgins.
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THE NOISES COMING out of the Ireland camp have been overwhelmingly positive ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Wales [KO 5pm, RTÉ], with the picture painted one of a fitter, smarter, better drilled Irish team.
Problem is, they haven’t had a chance to properly put any of that to the Test, so Adam Griggs can be forgiven for being a little cautious with his starting XV, slotting a just few fresh faces in alongside the more tried and tested members of his squad.