Easterby backs Ireland to respond against Italy
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby says he is sure his side will "bounce back" from the disappointment of their heavy Six Nations defeat by France against Italy.
Simon Easterby feeling deja vu as Ireland grapple with how to salvage Six Nations after France drubbing
SIMON EASTERBY might not have seen France’s steamrolling of his side coming. But he has an idea of what might be in store this weekend. Ireland’s 42-27 defeat to Les Bleus on Saturday has left
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Irish must move on from French disappointment, says Easterby
Ireland must shrug off the "disappointment" of their 42-27 hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to keep the pressure on the French in the Six Nations title race, said interim head coach
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Simon Easterby: 'We need to make sure we're better at that'
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby will look back with frustration on Ireland's third quarter collapse against France.
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Lowe and Kelleher continue to be monitored while Furlong, Hansen and Ringrose set for return
Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose are set to return while James Lowe is being monitored after picking up a back injury on Saturday but has shown improvement. Rónan Kelleher continues to be monitored with a decision to be made on their availability later in the week.
Simon Easterby forced into late change as Ireland star suffers shock injury MINUTES before Six Nations clash vs France
JAMES LOWE suffered a back injury during the warm-up before Ireland’s crunch clash against France. The Leinster winger was down to start on the left wing, but picked up a back spasm shortly
Leaked Simon Easterby email gives Ireland controversial advantage at Six Nations
Simon Easterby sent a key email just two days after Wales were put to the sword by Ireland at the Six Nations.
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Simon Easterby laments awarding of crucial second French try
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby insist his side were better than the scoreline suggested in their 42-27 defeat to France at Aviva Stadium.
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Fantastic France thump Ireland despite Antoine Dupont injury as Simon Easterby’s side suffer massive blow in search for historic Six Nations three-peat
France are now favourites for the Six Nations title after they secured a dominant 42-27 triumph over Ireland in Dublin.
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The French were clinical, we were not, says Irish coach Easterby
The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat them 42-27 to end his side's hopes of a Six
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Simon Easterby says failures on both sides of the ball cost Ireland against France
Ireland interim head coach Easterby refused to question referee Angus Gardner’s decision to allow Pierre Boudehent’s 45th minute try despite a clear tackle off the ball on Peter O’Mahony. He said they will reflect on the incident and may offer some feedback to Gardner and his team of officials.
Prendergast 'aware' of need to step up in defence
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby backs fly-half Sam Prendergast to put "a few question marks" around his defending "to bed" against France.