Ireland learn little in facile win over Italy
Mike Lowry scored two tries on debut as Ireland powered to a bonus-point 57-6 success over 13-man Italy as they moved up to second in the Guinness Six Nations table.
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Paul O’Connell joins Ireland coaching staff
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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Sexton new Irish captain as squad named for Six Nations
Johnny Sexton has been appointed Ireland captain for the Six Nations, while new head coach, Andy Farrell, has named five uncapped players in his 35-man squad.
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Joe Schmidt to leave Ireland after 2019 World Cup
Joe Schmidt will leave his role as head coach after next year’s Rugby World Cup with current defence coach Andy Farrell taking charge.
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