Doris expects fiery farewell from veteran trio
Captain Caelan Doris says the final home Test match for three Irish legends will give the team an “extra edge” in Saturday’s Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
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Captain Caelan Doris says the final home Test match for three Irish legends will give the team an “extra edge” in Saturday’s Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
Three of Ireland’s most celebrated players will retire from international rugby after the 2025 Six Nations.
Former captain Peter O’Mahony has joined the Ireland squad in the buildup to Friday’s showdown with New Zealand in Dublin, following his successful comeback from injury.
Skipper Peter O’Mahony lauded the world champion Springboks’ enterprising play and width on attack after South Africa exacted revenge over Ireland on Saturday.
Peter O’Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell saying on Wednesday that the veteran loose forward is a “born leader”.
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is among the Ireland internationals returning to strengthen the defending champions for the clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Peter O’Mahony is Ireland’s “emotional leader” according to Andy Farrell, although unlikely as it sounds he gets all dewy-eyed when his hydrangeas are blooming in his garden.
Graham Rowntree has explained the decision to play the influential RG Snyman off the bench in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship final.
Bundee Aki and Peter O’Mahony took to the streets of Wellington in high spirits after Ireland’s historic series win, even chatting to the police before sampling some local cuisine from a stunned bystander.
Wales scored two second half tries as they ground out a 21-16 victory against a 14-man Ireland side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.