Ireland’s lineout has been one of the positive factors in a disappointing start to the 2021 Six Nations campaign for Andy Farrell’s men. Those involved have looked comfortable with each other with the plays they have been using. Peter O’Donnell from The Lineout Lab thinks that Ireland’s set piece work has been impressive considering the injuries they have suffered. “I …
Wales 21-16 Ireland Wales and Ireland faced off in Cardiff in their opener for this year’s Six Nations campaigns. Wales were hoping to start strong after a dire 2020 and were given the chance to do so after flanker Peter O’Mahony came in from the side. Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny took his chance and got the Welsh on the scoreboard. …
Italy 10-50 France France produced a near-flawless away win against perennial Six Nations strugglers Italy earlier today. Both teams started slow and looked to kick to break opposition lines but none of them paid off. Italy were the first team to get inside the defending 22 through their inside centre Brex but an infringement turned the ball over and France …