Front Five - 05.02.22

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Ireland v Wales preview

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The key is in identifying the Welsh poaching threat as quickly as possible.

Anything other than a win will be a major setback for Ireland and Andy Farrell

Donal Lenihan - Irish Examiner

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Leinster's James Culhane dominated Wales with the ball in hand, carrying 14 times for 148 metres, while hitting double figures in tackles.

Eight-try Ireland hammer Wales in U20 Six Nations

RTÉ Rugby

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"They're class players. They're really disappointed they're not in the Ireland 23."

Dan McFarland hails Ulster’s ‘quality professionals’ Robert Baloucoune and Mike Lowry after downing Connacht

Jonathan Bradley - Belfast Telegraph

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"He will rely on the presence of Raphael Ibanez with the France group, as well as on all the staff, and will continue to intervene remotely."

France head coach Fabien Galthie will miss trip to Italy after testing positive for Covid-19

Talking Rugby Union

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She represented Ireland at two Rugby World Cups, and was part of the team that famously defeated the Black Ferns on the way to reaching the semi-finals of the 2014 tournament.

Niamh Briggs appointed Ireland women’s assistant coach ahead of Six Nations

Sinead Farrell - The42.ie

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