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Nathaniel Cope

Dublin based journalist.

"We can't change a whole lot in four days" - Hartley speaks to RugbyPass

England captain Dylan Hartley is back in the England side to face Ireland in their final Natwest 6 Nations at Twickenham on Saturd…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
16 Mar 2018, 7:06

"Are you questioning his integrity?" Jones on assistant ref controversy

World Rugby have made the decision to withdraw an assistant referee from the England Ireland game at Twickenham after it was revea…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
15 Mar 2018, 13:52

Ireland have just taken a significant step up the World Rugby rankings

Six Nations champions Ireland have moved up to second in the World Rugby rankings, ahead of their Grand Slam match with England.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
12 Mar 2018, 11:33

Video: Gatland reopens North debate at Northampton

Warren Gatland has reopened the debate over George North's club future at Northampton. Northampton's Director of Rugby Alan Gaf…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
12 Mar 2018, 9:59

Sexton fires word of warning ahead of England Grand Slam match

Johnny Sexton has delivered a stern word of warning to his Ireland teammates. He's urged them to not get carried away by Six Na…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
10 Mar 2018, 14:51

Ireland player ratings - how they fared against Scotland

Ireland won their 14th Championship after a four-try 28-8 win over Scotland in Dublin on Saturday. Nathaniel Cope rates how t…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
10 Mar 2018, 13:49

Ireland v Scotland - a title on the line for both sides

Ireland can win the Six Nations this weekend, however Scotland can keep their Championship hopes alive with a victory in Dublin.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
10 Mar 2018, 8:01

Ireland name team for Scotland game

Ireland have named their team for their Natwest 6 Nations game with Scotland on Saturday.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
08 Mar 2018, 8:49

Declan Kidney being lined up by London Irish

Former Ireland coaching duo Declan Kidney and Les Kiss are being lined up to take over at London Irish according to reports.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
08 Mar 2018, 6:10

Townsend reacts to Eddie Jones abuse

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has criticised the abuse hurled at England head coach Eddie Jones by Scotland rugby fans.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
07 Mar 2018, 14:06

Scotland name team for Ireland clash

Scotland have named their team for Saturday's Natwest 6 Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
07 Mar 2018, 6:03

Video: "How do you eat an elephant?" - Furlong tries to quash Grand Slam hype

'Grand Slam' - the two words that are not being uttered around Ireland's training base at Carton House - among the players and coa…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Mar 2018, 16:29

Injuries hit the England team ahead of the France clash

England have picked up three injuries ahead of their Natwest 6 Nations game with France in Paris on Saturday.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Mar 2018, 9:15

Tom Vardell in shock move to Wales

Bristol winger Tom Varndell is expected to complete a shock move to Wales for the rest of the season.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Mar 2018, 7:19

Video: Leinster on how close Ringrose and O'Brien are to an Ireland return

Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey revealed the latest on the fitness of Garry Ringrose and Sean O'Brien, with Ireland's Natwest …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
26 Feb 2018, 11:27

Video: Schmidt gets defensive over Sexton performance

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt launched a staunch defence of Johnny Sexton after an uncharacteristically poor performance with the…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Feb 2018, 15:17

Ireland vs Wales: Ireland player ratings

After Ireland's 37-27 win over Wales, Nathaniel Cope gave his verdict on the players who have kept Joe Schmidt's side on track for…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Feb 2018, 14:09

Video: Gatland gives rare post-match apology

Warren Gatland was in sombre mood as he conceded that Wales have no chance of the winning the Natwest Six Nations after their defe…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
24 Feb 2018, 13:58

Video -'The collision rate is really, really high' - O'Callaghan calls for rule changes

Former Ireland international Donnacha O'Callaghan wants rugby rule changes to stem the increase in injuries.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
23 Feb 2018, 5:14

Ireland name team for Wales game

Ireland have been forced into changes for their Natwest 6 Nations match with Wales.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
22 Feb 2018, 8:45
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