Furlong in fantastic shape as he gets set to return for Leinster on Saturday
The Wexford man is in line to feature against Scarlets this weekend. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 6:00 AM Jan 26th 2021, 6:00 AM 10,363 Views 8 Comments
Furlong is ready for his long-awaited comeback.
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Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
TADHG FURLONG IS set to make his long-awaited return to the game for Leinster this weekend against Scarlets after 11 months out of action.
The Wexford man last played in Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England on 23 February, 2020. He has been sidelined with back and calf issues since rugby resumed last August.
The Ireland depth chart: Big names back and two exciting prospects
Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 3:00 PM Jan 26th 2021, 3:00 PM 20,301 Views 38 Comments
ANDY FARRELL YESTERDAY named his 36-man Ireland squad for the 2021 Six Nations.
They kick off their campaign with a visit to Cardiff to face Wales on Sunday 7 February before a home clash with France the following weekend.
Here, we break down Farrell’s squad by position groups, examining the pecking order and noting some of the players who narrowly missed. The squad is listed below along with [age, Ireland caps].
Johnny Sexton suffers minor injury but Tadhg Furlong very close to return
The Ireland captain was replaced in the second half at Thomond Park on Saturday. By Murray Kinsella Monday 25 Jan 2021, 2:31 PM Jan 25th 2021, 2:31 PM 5,232 Views 3 Comments
Sexton was forced off in the second half of Leinster s win over Munster.
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Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
LEINSTER SAY IRELAND captain Johnny Sexton suffered a “minor muscle injury” during Saturday’s win over Munster in the Pro14.
The province’s latest injury update confirmed that Sexton will require further assessment from the IRFU’s medical team this week as he heads into Ireland camp ahead of the Six Nations.
These are the players who need to impress Andy Farrell next weekend
With the Six Nations kicking off in just three weeks, the Ireland coach has some tough decisions to make. Saturday’s clash between Munster and Leinster should help him do so. By Garry Doyle Sunday 17 Jan 2021, 10:03 AM Jan 17th 2021, 10:03 AM 37,650 Views 58 Comments
Doris and O Mahony face off next Saturday.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
IT WAS BILLED as the final trial, which immediately draws up images of packed courtrooms, but in reality all it gave us was an empty Lansdowne Road. There a motley crew with ambitions of playing for Ireland in the Five Nations battled it out, one team called the Probables, the other the Possibles.