Six Nations Headlines
Thursday 9 February 2012
Ireland looking ahead despite controversy
If Ireland are heading to Paris with a deep sense of injustice at the manner of Sunday's defeat by Wales, they are determined to keep it private.
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Thursday 9 February 2012
Analysis: Ireland must focus on attitude
Ireland were never going to make major changes with a six-day turnaround to overcome, but they must fix in defence to have a chance in Paris, writes Conor O'Shea.
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Thursday 9 February 2012
Earls the sole change to Ireland team
Ireland have made one change to their team to play France in their second RBS 6 Nations clash, bringing Keith Earls in for Fergus McFadden at outside-centre.
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Thursday 9 February 2012
Jones set for lock role for Wales
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.
RBS 6 Nations Table
Six Nations
| P | W | D | L | PD | Pts | ||
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| 1 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| 2 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | Wales | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 5 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 |
| 6 | Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -18 | 0 |
- Fixtures
- Results
| 5 Feb 2012 |
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Ireland | 21 - 23 | Wales |
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| 4 Feb 2012 |
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Scotland | 6 - 13 | England |
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| 4 Feb 2012 |
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France | 30 - 12 | Italy |
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| 11 Feb 2012 |
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Italy | v | England |
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| 11 Feb 2012 |
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France | v | Ireland |
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| 12 Feb 2012 |
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Wales | v | Scotland |
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Features
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Analysis: Conor O'Shea
With a six-day turnaround to overcome, Ireland must fix their attitude to improve the defence, writes Conor O'Shea.
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In Profile: Philippe Saint-André
Tadhg Peavoy profiles France's new head coach Philippe Saint-André
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WEB-ONLY: France U20 v Ireland U20
Live WEB-ONLY coverage of the RBS Under-20 6 Nations meeting of France and Ireland on Saturday 11 February
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Against The Head: 6 February
Joanne Cantwell and guests review and analyse the weekend's RBS 6 Nations' action including Ireland's clash with Wales.
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Ireland's toughest task
Brendan Cole reviews the history of Ireland v France, and the scale of the task facing Ireland on Saturday.
In Profile: Philippe Saint-André
Tadhg Peavoy profiles France's new head coach Philippe Saint-Andre
Ireland's post-RWC record
Ireland have had more troughs than peaks in post-RWC Championships, though there have been some highlights, writes Micil Glennon.
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