Irish squad begins training ahead of Six Nations

The Irish rugby squad is training today for the first time ahead of the upcoming Six Nations competition.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008 - 13:23

The Irish rugby squad is training today for the first time ahead of the upcoming Six Nations competition.

Ireland's first tie is against Italy at Croke Park on February 2.

Full-back Girvan Dempsey says the players are looking forward to starting again with a clean sheet after the disappointment of the World Cup last summer.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Croke Park Person: Girvan Dempsey Event: Six Nations Event: World Cup Organisation: Six Nations Organisation: Irish rugby squad Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Italy

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