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RUGBY DAILY: 'I don't think its all doom and gloom...' | A harrowing couple of days for Irish rugby | England and France suffer injury blows
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:13:39
Publish Date: 2026-02-09 16:15:00
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.

A bruising few days for Irish rugby unpacked, following heavy defeats for the senior side, Ireland XV, and the Under-20s against France and England.

Alan Quinlan weighs in on the “doom and gloom” narrative and explains why it’s not all bad news for Irish rugby right now.

The Sunday Paper Review panel dissects Ireland’s loss in Paris and debates where the national team goes next in the Six Nations.

Discussion on whether Jacques Nienaber’s defensive influence at Leinster could be impacting the Irish setup at international level.

Major injury updates from England, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out and Steve Borthwick juggling options ahead of Scotland.

France hit by a significant injury blow of their own as rising star Kalvin Gourgues is forced out of the squad.

A wrap of the Rugby Europe Championship, featuring Germany’s shock win over Romania and strong starts for Spain, Portugal, and Georgia.

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