Ireland boss gives verdict on Antoine Dupont injury controversy as star faces lay-off
The French talisman hobbled off during Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium, with some pointing the finger of blame towards one of Ireland's players.
'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'
Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.
Simon Easterby forced into late change as Ireland star suffers shock injury MINUTES before Six Nations clash vs France
JAMES LOWE suffered a back injury during the warm-up before Ireland’s crunch clash against France. The Leinster winger was down to start on the left wing, but picked up a back spasm shortly
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Fantastic France thump Ireland despite Antoine Dupont injury as Simon Easterby’s side suffer massive blow in search for historic Six Nations three-peat
France are now favourites for the Six Nations title after they secured a dominant 42-27 triumph over Ireland in Dublin.
Ireland coach Easterby questions second France try
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby questions the awarding of France's second try while lamenting his side's wasteful display in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin.
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The French were clinical, we were not, says Irish coach Easterby
The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat them 42-27 to end his side's hopes of a Six
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Simon Easterby laments awarding of crucial second French try
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby insist his side were better than the scoreline suggested in their 42-27 defeat to France at Aviva Stadium.
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Simon Easterby says failures on both sides of the ball cost Ireland against France
Ireland interim head coach Easterby refused to question referee Angus Gardner’s decision to allow Pierre Boudehent’s 45th minute try despite a clear tackle off the ball on Peter O’Mahony. He said they will reflect on the incident and may offer some feedback to Gardner and his team of officials.
Simon Easterby hails Peter O’Mahony as ‘best teammate you could want’ ahead of Ireland legend’s Aviva Stadium farewell
SIMON EASTERBY says that giving Peter O’Mahony an Aviva farewell was one of his easiest decisions ever. O’Mahony, 35, will play his final home game for Ireland in Dublin tomorrow against France.
Leaked Simon Easterby email gives Ireland controversial advantage at Six Nations
Simon Easterby sent a key email just two days after Wales were put to the sword by Ireland at the Six Nations.
Fabien Galthie: Irish ruck clear-out on Antoine Dupont was reprehensible - we are angry despite Six Nations win
Speaking following Frances big Six Nations win vs Ireland, head coach Fabien Galthie said ruck clear-out which caused injury to Antoine Dupont was reprehensible, calling for Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Porter to be cited: we are angry;
Prendergast 'aware' of need to step up in defence
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby backs fly-half Sam Prendergast to put "a few question marks" around his defending "to bed" against France.