IRELAND

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Ireland appoint Paul O'Connell as head coach following Simon Easterby exit

Paul O'Connell will take charge of Ireland for an interim period after Simon Easterby was drafted into Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching staff.

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Stormers unveil touring squad for crucial URC matches in Llanelli and Belfast

A 30-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a vital two-match United Rugby Championship tour in Wales and Ireland over the next fortnight.

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Ireland keep slim Six Nations hopes alive after narrow victory against Italy

Ireland kept their slim hopes of Six Nations glory alive but were made to sweat before beating Italy 22-17 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Saturday.

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Ireland bench Sam Prendergast as Easterby turns to Jack Crowley for Italy clash

Interim head coach Simon Easterby has made a few changes to his Ireland side to face Italy, including replacing flyhalf Sam Prendergast.

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England move above Ireland in Six Nations standings with convincing Italy win

England scored seven tries to see off Italy 47-24 in a one-sided Six Nations encounter at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Six Nations: Dominant France produce stunning display to smash Ireland

France produced a stunning display at the Aviva Stadium to thrash Ireland 42-27 in their Six Nations clash on Saturday.

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