IRELAND BEGIN THEIR Six Nations title defence with a trip to Rome on 7 February. Today, Joe Schmidt ran the rule over his extended panel ahead of the championship kick-off. Here’s how they looked. Head coach Schmidt with Jonathan Sexton before the session at Carton house Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The Cork contingent of Simon Zebo and … Continue reading "In pictures: Ireland’s Six Nations hopefuls step up preparations at Carton House"

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