Analysis
Six Nations: Scotland dare to dream
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
07 Feb 2022, 9:27
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Garry Doyle
Garry is a rugby reporter with the highly respected Irish sports website, The42. He has previously worked as Chief Sports Writer for The Times, Ireland edition having also held that title with The Irish News of the World. He has covered 21 Six Nations campaigns and reported from 52 different countries in his career as a sports reporter, including that unforgettable day in November 2016, when Ireland recorded their first ever win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago.
Analysis
Rugby shows vision to widen its congregation
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Analysis
Andy Farrell to perform high-wire balancing act with Ireland
The Ireland coach is entering the Six Nations with the wind in his sails after wins over England and New Zealand in the last 12 mo…
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Analysis
Is George Ford primed as a starter or support act?
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Analysis
Opportunity knocks for England's shining stars
This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
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Wasp bite downs mighty Tigers
A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
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Analysis
Smith and Fish serve up a festive feast of rugby
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Earls of wisdom
Munster and Ireland wing is inspiring the next generation by talking openly about his struggles with bipolar disorder
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Dupont is surging towards greatness
Antoine Dupont bewitches the rugby world, Munster marvel agains Wasps and Edinburgh down the mighty Saracens
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Analysis
Tigers continue to bare their teeth
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Premiership heavyweights go toe-to-toe
Saracens come out on top in slugfest over Sale, the Samoans put on a sad show at Twickenham and the URC flies in to Covid chaos
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Analysis
England quicken the pulse but Eddie Jones will not rest on his laurels
The rugby world had its best day since crowds returned as France won hearts, England showed elan and Ireland finally kicked off th…
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Analysis
No more false dawns?
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Analysis
Scotland the braves
The first full round of inter-Hemisphere tests since the 2019 World Cup kicked off with a bang.
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
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Analysis
Can Farrell turn doubters into believers?
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Analysis
Leicester Tigers show their muscle
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Tiger kings back on their throne
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Why is Conor Murray the new Lions captain?
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