Ireland have appointed former captain Paul O’Connell as forwards coach ahead of next month’s Six Nations. O’Connell, who was capped 108 times for Ireland, joins Andy Farrell’s backroom staff with Simon Easterby with a focus on defensive duties.
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Munster’s St. Stephen’s Day Pro14 clash with rivals Leinster has been postponed due to coronavirus issues in the camps. Leinster have said they are investigating the results from their latest round of Covid tests.
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Ireland will face defending champions South Africa and near neighbours Scotland in the group stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hosts France have been paired with three-time world champions New Zealand while England will face Argentina.
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Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens has announced his retirement from officiating at Test level. Owens became the first referee to officiate in a century of tests when he took charge of an Autumn Nations Cup clash between France and Italy last month.
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England clinched the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup as Owen Farrell kicked the winning points in sudden death to beat France’s brave young side 22-19 at Twickenham. Les Bleus’ side contained no members of the starting XV which beat England in the Guinness Six Nations in February
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