Six Nations, Ireland and Easterby

‘Hugely excited’ Simon Easterby up for challenge of ensuring Ireland stay ahead of Six Nations pack
Interim boss Simon Easterby believes back-to-back champions Ireland are "up for the challenge" of chasing Six Nations history in the absence of Andy Farrell.
Simon Easterby targets ‘something special’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Easterby and Caelan Doris flew from Rome to Lisbon after the Six Nations launch, from where they drove to Quinta do Lago. As in November, Johnny Sexton will again be in and out of the squad, pending work commitments, in his background role as a mentor to the Irish outhalves.
Easterby Pinpoints Challenge If Irish Are To Make Six Nations History
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby said Tuesday the challenge for him and his players in their bid to become the first side to win three successive Six Nations titles is to "stay ahead of the pack".
Excited Simon Easterby eyes shot at Six Nations history
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says that his team are more motivated by improving, rather than worrying about the strength of the chasing pack as they seek another successful Six Nations championship.
Ireland can 'thrive' under pressure - Easterby
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby believes his side will embrace expectation as they seek an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations title.
Easterby ready to keep Ireland ahead of the rest in Six Nations
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby is ready to use his years of experience working with the side to take the country to a third successive Six Nations Championship success, and knows the team will need to improve to stay on top.
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Simon Easterby opens up on Johnny Sexton’s role with Ireland as interim boss reveals ‘really special’ Six Nations challenge
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby is backing his team to do what no other side has done in the history of the Six ...
Easterby Sticks By Six Nations-winning Veterans In First Irish Squad
Simon Easterby stuck with the tried and tested in his first squad as interim coach of two-time defending Six Nations ...
Simon Easterby focused on continuity as Ireland seek third successive Six Nations title
Assuming the role of head coach on an interim basis in place of Andy Farrell, Easterby cut a relaxed figure among coaches ...
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‘The dynamics of whoever starts can work from week to week’ – Simon Easterby on Ireland’s plan for No 10 role
Simon Easterby says both Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will play a big role for Ireland in the Six Nations.
'Brilliant' Easterby will get Ireland firing - Stewart
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has backed the "brilliant" Simon Easterby to "get Ireland firing" in the Six Nations. Easterby has stepped up as interim head coach to lead Ireland's bid for a third ...
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Simon Easterby on what he expects from Ireland's bench
Simon Easterby has underlined the importance of a game-changing backup fly-half and suggested Ireland’s No. 10 could change ...
Six Nations: Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby aims to raise bar
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby is ready to use his years of experience working with the side to take the country to a ...
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Easterby will add layers but won't reinvent the Ireland wheel
Interim Ireland boss Simon Easterby has the leeway to implement change and the evolvution of the team must continue ...