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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michael Cooke

The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history

As Ireland prepares for the 2025 Six Nations Championship, the air is thick with anticipation. Simon Easterby’s team, having already secured back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 under the guidance of Andy Farrell, are on the cusp of making history, aiming for their third consecutive championship – a feat that would place them alongside some of rugby’s most successful teams.

It will be an achievement made more impressive given the challenges such as significant absences in Farrell, Tadhg Furlong for the opener against England, and a squad with new faces that are determined to cement their place on the international stage.

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