Sexton kicks Ireland to narrow win over Scotland
Guinness Six Nations Ireland 19-12 Scotland Johnny Sexton led from the front in his first home match as Ireland captain
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Adams hat-trick leads Wales victory over Italy
Wales made a strong start to their defence of the Guinness Six Nations title by beating Italy 42-0 at the Principality Stadium. It proved an impressive Six Nations bow for new Wales head coach Wayne Pivac as his team triumphed in bonus-point fashion.
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Finn Russell sent home from Scotland 6 Nations squad
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell will not be in the Scotland squad to face Ireland in the Six Nations opener after he was sent home from their training camp for a breach of team protocol.
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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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Joey Carbery ruled out of Six Nations with wrist injury
Ireland and Munster will be without Joey Carbery for the foreseeable future as the out-half has had to undergo surgery for a wrist injury.
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