#Aviva Stadium

Forget Eddie Jones for a moment. Let's talk about Subbuteo. If you were a young sporting fan, it was the game for you back in the 1970's and 1980's. The game looked beautiful, with its lush green felt pitches, plentiful accessories, and detailed crowd models all the way down to one man and his dog. You could even buy the picket fences and…

The Republic of Ireland face Denmark in one of their biggest matches in history this week. The sides played out a 0-0 draw in Copenhagen on Saturday night, setting up tonight's winner takes all tie. The Danes are favourites in the betting to book their place at next summer's World Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the match: The game…

Ulster: Lowry, Lyttle, Moore, Marshall, Stockdale, Madigan, Doak; Rory Sutherland, Herring, Toomaga-Allen, Alan O'Connor, Treadwell, Henderson (capt), Timoney, Vermeulen. Replacements: Andrew, O'Sullivan, Warwick, Sheridan, McCann, McDonald, Burns, McIlroy. La Rochelle: Paiva, Lagrange, Colombe Reazel, Dillane, Picquette, Bourdeau, Boudehent;…

This evening will see Ireland host Ukraine in what's sure to be a memorable occasion no matter how the match pans out. The FAI has gifted 2000 tickets to the Ukrainian community here as a show of support to their displaced population who have been forced to flee from their homeland. In strictly football terms then, both sides will be looking to put…

The Six Nations Rugby 2023 tournament is just around the corner, with England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy gearing up to see if they can take the trophy from France, who won in 2022. This annual rugby cup takes place over the course of five weeks, with each team playing each other once to see which performs better overall. It's the biggest…

France head into the 2023 Six Nations heavily favoured and eager to repeat their dazzling performance in 2022, which saw them win the Championship and Grand Slam for the first time since 2010. Meanwhile, both England and Wales are set to compete in their first major tournament since the sacking of their respective head coaches, Eddie…

The 2020 edition of the Six Nations kicked off with Wales against Italy. The Welsh came into the tournament as the defending champions after their Grand Slam success 12 months ago, but England were the bookmakers' early favourites this year, followed closely by Ireland. A spokesperson for The Pools said: "All change for the Six Nations Express!…

Ireland will look to get back to winning ways in the Guinness Six Nations as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Andy Farrell's side saw their Grand Slam hopes go up in smoke in Paris two weeks ago as they were dismantled by a classy French side. Ireland were beaten 30-24 by a powerful French side at Stade De France as,…

All year long, Rugby fans and followers wait for the Six Nations Rugby tournament, which will kick-start on 5th February 2022. Since 1882, the Six Nations Rugby tournament has been taking place, attracting millions of sports followers and fans from around the globe. Ireland, England, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and France would be competing for the cup…

Of the 26 titles handed out over the course of the Heineken Champions Cup, 13 of them sit in the bottom half of this season's quarter-final draw. The last eight of this years competition is interestingly split. One one side of the draw you have Racing 92, Sale Sharks, La Rochelle and Montpellier - new money and new challengers. On the bottom half…

Leinster reached their first Heineken Champions Cup final in three years after dethroning Toulouse in a sure-footed 40-17 win at the Aviva Stadium. The defending champions struggled to cope with the pace of the hosts' attack, with James Lowe, the tournament's top-scorer this season, claiming two of their four tries. Leinster recovered from Antoine…

Last Christmas Joe McCarthy was chilling with his feet up with no inkling of the breakthrough year that lay ahead. All that has changed for the 21-year-old Leinster tyro as he prepares for his first taste of St Stephen's Day battle against Munster at Thomond Park. Twelve months ago, McCarthy was in the Blues' academy and enjoying a week off. Andrew…

I used to really like refereeing at Twickenham - although England versus Wales, of course, was always out of bounds for me. Obviously.. Although I'd have refereed it just like any other game, I really would have. I've said this previously, but one of the greatest compliments I was given during my career came after a Twickenham match when, whilst…

After succumbing to a highly disappointing opening day defeat to France in their Six Nations opener last year, Eddie Jones' England bounced back to claim the prestigious championships in an all-action final day consumed by drama. It marked an end to a tournament like no other, which lasted over nine months after the outbreak of the coronavirus…

We're down to the last eight in the Heineken Champions Cup as the great and good of European rugby do battle for a place in the May 28 showpiece in Marseille. With another intoxicating weekend of knockout drama in store, we preview every game from the quarter-finals, with all four matches available to watch exclusively live on BT Sport. Read on for…

Ireland travel to Paris for a massive Six Nations showdown with France this weekend that could go a long way to deciding who wins this year's Championship. Andy Farrell's side began their campaign with a 29-7 win over Wales at the Aviva Stadium last week, but know that things will be much tougher in the French capital. They will be without Keith…

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday February 28. Nigel Owens has waded into the big England versus Wales try furore and insisted it should have been ruled out by referee Mike Adamson. Alex Dombrandt's decisive score became the main talking point after the game with Wales claiming Adam Beard had been pushed out of the lineout, the…

The match, which takes place at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, will start at 1645 GMT on Saturday February 8 and will be screened live on BBC. Scotland team: Hogg; Maitland, Jones, Johnson, Kinghorn; Hastings, Price; Sutherland, Brown, Fagerson, Cummings, Gray, Ritchie, Watson, Bradbury. Replacements: McInally, Dell, Berghan, Toolis, Haining, Horne,…

Norway to win 2-1 against Finland- 8/1! At 8/1, a £10 bet would return £90! Norway vs Finland November 20, 2022 1:00 pm GMT Will Norway wrap up 2022 with back-to-back friendly victories? On Thursday night, Ståle Solbakken's side beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin Both goals came from Martin Ødegaard set-pieces; Leo Skiri…

Munster can develop players too, you know For an academy system that has often come in for flak as Leinster continued to produce Test-ready talent off its admirable schools pipeline, this was a day for its new head to beam with pride. Ian Costello had prepared this squad, an untested mix of international quality and inexperienced raw talent and…

And although Ireland finished second behind Grand Slam winners France, this campaign only reaffirmed that they are moving in the right direction under head coach Andy Farrell. TALE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP Ireland demonstrated their title credentials in Round 1 with a comprehensive 29-7 victory over Wales at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Bundee Aki strolled…

Rugby's Greatest Championship returns this weekend, and the Saturday action kicks off in Rome with what is sure to be a fascinating encounter. The hosts are still on the hunt for their first victory in the tournament since 2015, which came against Scotland at Murrayfield, while Gregor Townsend's side want to get back to winning ways after defeats…

When is Leinster vs Munster on and what time does it start? Leinster vs Munster will take place on Saturday 22October, 2022 - 17:15 (UK) Where is Leinster vs Munster taking place? Leinster vs Munster will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland Where can I get tickets for Leinster vs Munster? Ticket information for Leinster vs Munster can be…

Ulster have learned their opponents for the 2022/23 Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup and been handed the toughest possible assignment at the group stage. Teams were split into four tiers for the tournament with tier one playing two opponents in tier four while tier two opponents played teams in tier four. Connacht were first up in the…

Leinster will be backed by over 30000 fans at the Aviva Stadium for their Heineken Champions Cup showdown with reigning champions Toulouse. The URC top dogs won three of their Pool A clashes before progressing to the knockout rounds where they comfortably swept aside Connacht and Gallagher Premiership table-toppers Leicester. The Irish unit are…

reland will be expected to brush aside Italy when the two sides clash in the Six Nations in Dublin this afternoon. Andy Farrell's hosts are hoping to keep their championship hopes alive after suffering a potentially crucial defeat to France last time out. Ireland more than played their part in a thrilling tussle in Paris in round two with tries…

Rugby's Greatest Championship concludes this weekend with'Super Saturday' as Wales host Italy, Scotland head to Ireland and France meet England in Le Crunch. The 2022 Six Nations Championship comes to an end with Round Five this weekend and it's all to play for ahead of Super Saturday. Following our Round Four predictions, we are 10 for 12 in our…

Rugby's Greatest Championship continues this weekend as France head to Wales, Italy host Scotland and England face off against Ireland. The 2022 Six Nations Championship returns after the second and last of two bye-weeks with three more exciting international fixtures. It was a difficult round to predict and this weekend's fixtures look to provide…

When is Leinster vs Munster taking place? Leinster vs Munster will take place on Saturday 21st May, 2022 at 19:15 (UK) Where is Leinster vs Munster taking place? Leinster vs Munster will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin Where can I get tickets for Leinster vs Munster? Ticket information for Leinster vs Munster can be found on each side's…

They wasted chance after chance before Eduard Spertsyan's long-range strike secured a famous victory for Joaquín Caparrós' team and will be determined to raise their game against their next opponents, who have some very dangerous players in their ranks. Ukraine's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wales on Sunday was a heartbreaker, ensuring that they…

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IRELAND look to go two-for-two when they face Fiji in their second November international. Andy Farrell's men got their Autumn series underway in sensational style with a 19-16 win over South Africa. Here's everything you need to know about the match. Ireland vs Fiji takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, November 12. Kick-off will be at 1…

Every November, there's talk about how nations from the northern hemisphere finally are ready to dethrone their counterparts from southern hemisphere in the best test rugby has to offer. That chat is amplified every four years during the November test tours prior to a World Cup. In the past, it remained just that - talk. Wishful thinking. Delusions…

Ireland continue their Autumn Nations Series against Fiji this weekend. Andy Farrell's side recorded a massive win against World Cup champions South Africa last week in Dublin. They are massive favourites to record another win against Fiji on Saturday, with the bookmakers offering Ireland at measly odds of 1/66. Heres more info on the game and how…

IRELAND take on South Africa in heavyweight rugby clash today, pitting the No1 side in the world and the reigning World Cup holders. It is the first of Andy Farrell's side's November internationals, which will also see them face Fiji and Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the match. Ireland vs South Africa takes place this evening…

Switzerland will be hoping their twelfth appearance at the World Cup marks a change in fortunes compared with recent tournaments. Despite being ranked as high as fourth in the world as recently as 2017 and going into the last edition as the eighth best team, they have been knocked out in the Round of 16 in three of the last four, and even failed to…

Ireland follow up their outstanding win over world champions South Africa by taking on Fiji n an autumn international this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the match. Where and when is it on? Saturday's match takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with a 1.00pm kick-off. Where can I watch the match? The game will be…

3pts Scotland to score six or more tries at 8/11 (Paddy Power) 2pts Scotland (-27) to beat Italy on the handicap at evens (General) 1pt Scotland to win by 31-40 points at 7/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt Chris Harris anytime try-scorer in Scotland v Italy at 5/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt England try first scoring play v Ireland at 4/1 (Betfair,…

Rassie Erasmus may well have been playing the long game in Dublin this weekend, according to South African media. A World Cup dress rehearsal at the Aviva Stadium, Zelim Nel of South Africa Rugby Magazine said the Boks paid for some selections - especially in deploying Cheslin Kolbe at fullback - but the former Munster head coach may have had one…

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Northwestern Wildcats take the stage as the first FBS vs. FBS matchup of the college football season on Saturday. The Big Ten opponents face off at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland as part of the 2022 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The teams faced off in 2021, with Nebraska winning in lopsided fashion. Both teams…

The annual Autumn Internationals rugby carnival is underway, with England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland to be tested by the best the southern hemisphere has to offer. New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina are all in action over a five-week period, which began with Scotland's narrow defeat to Australia at Murrayfield last…

Ah here. The Republic of Ireland have drawn three previous winners of the European Championships in a certifiable pool of death. No other way to dress this up. Irish manager Stephen Kenny could not have picked a tougher qualification route to Germany 2024 if he tried as his young side must somehow find a way around the Netherlands, France, Greece -…

Week three of the Autumn Internationals deliver a clash between the best two sides in the world - Ireland and New Zealand - while Scotland have a huge chance for a rare win over South Africa, and Wales and England hand their fringe players the opportunity to shine. For the week's full preview and talking points, click here. Below, I pick out the…

Ireland take on world champions South Africa in an autumn international this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the match. Where and when is it on? Saturday's match takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with a 5.30pm kick-off. Where can I watch the match? The game will be shown live on Virgin Media Two with coverage…

South Africa'A' coach Mzwandile Stick, meanwhile, included nine capped Springboks in a 19-man squad that will travel to Ireland next week Saturday for their two-match tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, where they will be joined by seven players from Nienaber's squad following the Springboks' opening Test against the top-ranked team in the…

The 2022 Six Nations Championship returns after a the first of two bye-weeks with three exciting international fixtures, two of which look very difficult to call. After a perfect start to our predictions in Round One, correctly guessing the winner of all three fixtures, things took a turn in Round Two where we got just one result correct. Only…

Ireland's Jonny Sexton of Ireland should see plenty of action in the second half Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Ireland v Italy in the Six Nations. ITV & Virgin Media One, 3pm Sunday Ireland -38 2pts Evs bet365 When Italy famously beat Ireland in Rome in the 2013 Six Nations, it was to prove a turning point, but not the sort that the…

It has been a strangely subdued start to the season for the four Irish provinces. While Ireland enjoyed a November to remember, beating the All Blacks as part of a three-Test cleansweep, all was quiet on the domestic front. But now provincial duty takes precedence once again, and this weekend sees the return of Europe and the Champions…

Republic of Ireland go in search of the point they need to ensure they remain in Group B on Tuesday night (7.45pm) when they host basement boys Armenia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, in what is sure to be a nerve-jangling contest. Below we pick out two fancies for the relegation face-off… As it stands, heading into the final round of Nations…