Ireland

Following the first round of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 the TRU team pick their dream XV from the opening matches.

The opening round of the Six Nations saw Scotland register their first win over England at Twickenham Stadium in 38 years to reclaim the Calcutta Cup with a 6-11 margin while France dominated Italy with a 50-10 victory.

Wales managed to come from behind to beat 14-man Ireland 21-16 in the opening round of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Sunday.

As we look ahead to the Six Nations, pundits are backing England and France to be forces to be reckoned with but can Ireland be dark horses for the tournament?

Wales begin their Six Nations campaign on Sunday against Ireland and the pressure may be starting to mount on head coach Wayne Pivac.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier in the starting line-up for the opening game of the Six Nations against Wales.

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate will play his first international game in two years after he was named in the starting line-up for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland.

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.

Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux will miss the Six Nations opening game against Wales following injuries.

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he is hoping to be fit in time for the Six Nations opening game against Wales to be played on 7th February.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped duo Craig Casey and Tom O'Toole in the 36-man squad for the Six Nations tournament.

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte is confident that the upcoming Six Nations tournament will take place amid concerns over Covid-19.

Ireland have added former captain Paul O’Connell to their coaching set up ahead of the Six Nations tournament.

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes facing New Zealand will be ideal preparation for the 2023 World Cup scheduled to be played in France.

Keith Earls scored a double as Ireland finished the Autumn Nations Cup with a third place after beating Scotland 31-16 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the starting line-up for the third place play-off in the Autumn Nations Cup against Ireland.

Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has overcome a hamstring injury to lead Ireland in the upcoming third place play-off game in the Autumn Nations Cup against Scotland.

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor is keen to make up for lost time on the international stage following numerous injury setbacks.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has confirmed that he has no immediate plants of a retirement following criticisms from former players and members of media.