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British and Irish Lions: 'Unbelievable talent' Finn Russell should get chance - Rory Best
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 00:12
Warren Gatland should select Finn Russell for the British and Irish Lions and give him the chance to prove he is capable of playing in the Test series, says former Ireland captain Rory Best.Many have questioned if the flamboyant Scotland fly-half would suit Gatland's more conservative style of rugby.But Best believes the Lions coach will see the value in having…
Lions game in Belfast would be 'brilliant' for NI's rugby-starved fans, says Ferris
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 09:08
Former Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris believes a British and Irish Lions game in Belfast would be "brilliant" for Ulster supporters who have been unable to attend matches over the last year.According to The Timesexternal-link, Northern Ireland is in the running to stage a Lions game amid uncertainty over the summer tour to South Africa.The Republic of Ireland, England, Wales and…
Six Nations 2021: Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell expects 'to face best Scottish team'
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 10:53
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell believes Gregor Townsend has created the strongest Scotland team he will have ever faced as a player or coach.O'Connell has warned Ireland not to hand the Scots any kind of "leg-up" in Sunday's Six Nations game in Edinburgh."There's no doubt Scotland are an excellent side," said O'Connell."They're well coached, very physical, and they've got some…
Women's Six Nations: England's Natasha Hunt says shortened format is 'gutting'
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 04:34
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says playing a shortened Women's Six Nations this year is "gutting".The coronavirus-enforced changes mean each team will play three fixtures in April, while the men's tournament is being played in its usual format.With the 2021 World Cup set to be postponed, there have been calls to extend the Women's Six Nations again."It's not the Six Nations,…
Six Nations 2021: England will 'keep playing on the edge' despite penalty count
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 06:36
England have vowed to "keep playing on the edge" when France visit Twickenham on Saturday, despite the side's lack of discipline costing them in the Six Nations so far. England shipped 15 penalties in the defeat by Scotland, before conceding another 14 against Wales last time out. Defence coach John Mitchell says England need to be "smarter", but cannot play…
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