Ireland captain Caelan Doris says the squad are determined to finish their Six Nations Championship on a high for retiring trio Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray after Saturday’s “gutting” 42-27 defeat to France that ended their Grand Slam hopes.
The trio were hoping to bow out of the national side by winning another Grand Slam but Ireland had no answer when France turned on the style in the second half
The stands were already filled to the brim when Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray – alongside his young son – took to the pitch before Ireland kicked off against France. It will be an emotional day for the Ireland regardless of the result with the trio bowing out of Ireland duty at the
IRFU confirms back-row Peter OMahony, scrum-half Conor Murray, loosehead prop Cian Healy will all retire from Test rugby following 2025 Six Nations; OMahony, Healy to retire from all forms at end of season;
Irish rugby bids farewell to three of its finest representatives today. Centurions all, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Cian Healy may feature in Rome against Italy in the final round of Six Nations but today against France at the Aviva will be the last occasion this trio will appear for Ireland at home.
Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 8 March Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, Radio Ulster & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app;
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Les Blues run riot in Dublin to take control of Six Nations title race - Ireland have Grand Slam ambitions ended in emphatic fashion