Former Ireland flanker Easterby has been in a similar position as a player. In 2007 the Irish beat Italy on the last day but the French overcame the Scots to take the title by dint of having a ...

Third place is arguably more likely than first. On Thursday, Simon Easterby highlighted the need for control and consistency, after each of the wins against England, Scotland and Wales had ...

Simon Easterby, Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier gave their perspectives on the match at the press conference after the game. The most asked question was what were Ireland missing to win the game?

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. Their Grand Slam hopes were blown apart by ...

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was trying his best to paint a good picture on Saturday evening. But in reality, there was no disguising disappointment and hurt that was etched over his ...

Dublin (AFP) – 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 ...

Even interim head coach Simon Easterby felt so too. “We felt like going in at half time 8-6 down, we were well in the game, and we were confident that if we started well – which we did – in ...