Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy. The in-form 23-year-old is preferred to Ross Byrne and the uncapped Ciaran Frawley in the absence of suspended captain Johnny Sexton.
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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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Andy Farrell has named a 42-man squad for Ireland’s pre-Rugby World Cup training camp. There are four uncapped players on the panel in Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne, Tom Stewart and Calvin Nash, all of whom have previously been part of the squad.
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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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Wales’ poor Guinness Six Nations campaign ended in predictable fashion as France inflicted a defeat on Warren Gatland’s team. Les Bleus ensured the title race with leaders and favourites Ireland ran its distance, as Wales provided some bright moments but were ultimately overpowered, with Ireland left needing victory over England to be crowned champions.
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