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Johnny Sexton to face EPCR disciplinary hearing over Champions Cup conduct

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The EPCR have confirmed that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will appear before a disciplinary committee next month, in relation to his conduct after the Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium in May. Misconduct complaints were brought against Sexton and Leinster by tournament organisers regarding his behaviour towards the match officials immediately after full-time in the final, which Leinster lost 27-26 to La Rochelle.

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Ireland clinch Grand Slam after holding off resilient England

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Ireland won their fourth Grand Slam as they wore down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin. Two early Owen Farrell penalties put England ahead before Ireland hit back with a well-worked Dan Sheehan try, Robbie Henshaw would also cross the whitewash with Sheehan adding a second and the bonus point was secured by Rob Herring

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Garry Ringrose and Ian Henderson out of Grand Slam clash with England

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As feared and as expected, Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled out of Ireland’s final game of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday. Ringrose suffered a nasty head injury while Henderson fractured his forearm.

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Ireland keep Grand Slam dream alive with bruising win over Scotland

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Ireland took another step towards the Grand Slam with an incredibly hard-fought and costly victory over Scotland. A 7-22 win at Murrayfield sets up a mouthwatering St Patrick’s weekend clash against England in Dublin on Saturday with a fourth Grand Slam title at stake.

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Ireland edge out France in epic contest

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Ireland boosted their Six Nations title hopes and ended France’s run of 14 straight wins as they battled to a pulsating bonus-point win in Dublin. Ireland scored three first-half tries with Hugo Keenan, James Lowe and Andrew Porter all crossing, Damian Penaud’s brilliant counter-attacking try and three Thomas Ramos penalties kept France in touch.

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