Front Five - 02.02.19

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Ireland v England preview

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...a stunning performance in defence in the final quarter with Michael Milne in the sin-bin meant they were fully deserving of the opening day victory.

Ireland under-20s secure bonus point win over much-fancied England side in thrilling encounter

Barry Murphy - Irish Independent

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"I’ve done my homework. We’ve looked at his games when he did play fullback in 2016 I think it was. He’s a very good player, he’ll adapt."

England Attack Coach “Surprised” At Robbie Henhsaw Fullback Decision

Seam McMahon - Pundit Arena

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Irish pressure secured a penalty try on the hour-mark after 34 unanswered points from England up to that point

Misery piled on Ireland by clinical English side in Women's Six Nations opener

Darragh Murphy - Pundit Arena

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Wales were 16-0 down at half-time before everything changed

Wales stun France with the most incredible rugby comeback in Six Nations history

Delme Parfitt - WalesOnline

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The Ireland Women’s 7s will face Spain in tomorrow’s Sydney 7s Quarter-Finals*

Ireland Women’s 7s Go Undefeated On Day 1 Of The Sydney 7s

IrishRugby.ie

* = Ireland beat Spain 22-7 to reach the semifinals

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