Scotland v Ireland: Sexton and Russell provide a compelling subplot to Murrayfield showdownIreland’s outhalf remains unbeaten in head-to-head meetings but his highly influential Scottish counterpart is enjoying his best Six Nations campaign to dateSat Mar 11 2023 - 06:00
Scotland v Ireland: Irish team look better equipped to cope with demands of big Six Nations occasion Head coach Farrell hails Murray’s temperament as Ireland brace themselves for a tough Test in wintery conditionsSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley’s Counter Ruck: The curious case of Owen Farrell Farrell has been playing excellent rugby for Saracens this season, yet has gradually been moved onto the bench by EnglandFri Mar 10 2023 - 16:48
Scotland v Ireland: Tadhg Furlong returns to Ireland team as Andy Farrell makes six changesJohnny Sexton back to captain the side, as Murray preferred to Gibson-Park at scrumhalfFri Mar 10 2023 - 13:01
‘He’s been great for us’: Johnny Sexton hails impact of sports psychologist Gary KeeganSix Nations: Ireland captain calls on team to embrace the looming challenge against ScotlandFri Mar 10 2023 - 06:00
Scotland v Ireland: Andy Farrell set to welcome back raft of frontliners for Murrayfield clash Ireland side could be close to full strength for match against Gregor Townsend’s in-form ScotsThu Mar 09 2023 - 20:38
Scotland v Ireland: Johnny Sexton ready to take on ‘best Scottish team I’ve ever played’ Captain and outhalf back to full fitness after missing Italy game with a groin strainThu Mar 09 2023 - 16:15
‘It will be a pretty emotive day’: James Ryan braced for a high-stakes Scotland v Ireland showdownIrish lock aware of Scotland’s attacking threat ahead of what could be a special dayThu Mar 09 2023 - 06:00
Ireland and England legends set for St Patrick’s Day charity clash in Donnybrook Tullow Tank Sean O’Brien plans to reinvent himself as a distributing centre for the occasionTue Mar 07 2023 - 06:00
Scotland v Ireland: It’s not always been a Murrayfield of dreams for Irish sides in recent timesDevin Toner remembers the day a slow bag piper reduced the Irish bus to a crawlTue Mar 07 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions face stern test against best Scotland side of Six Nations eraWould it feel a little disappointing if Farrell’s side became champions before finale with England?Tue Mar 07 2023 - 04:00
Jimmy O’Brien making a virtue of his versatility as he looks for more Ireland game timeCovering multiple positions is demanding but the Leinster back sees it as a strength of his gameSat Mar 04 2023 - 06:00
Leinster look to make in 19 straight wins as they head to Edinburgh The last eight meetings between these two have all been won by the home sideFri Mar 03 2023 - 16:41
Gerry Thornley: Six players who have caught the eye in the Six NationsThe Counter Ruck: With Ollie Lawrence, a problem position appears to have been resolved for EnglandFri Mar 03 2023 - 10:00
‘A lot of them pick holiday resorts based on what the gym is like’: Paul O’Connell on a new breed of Irish forwardsIreland forwards coach believes secondrow’s carry ‘is getting better and better’Fri Mar 03 2023 - 06:00
Scotland v Ireland: Robbie Henshaw thrilled to be back in the mix for MurrayfieldCentre backs himself to be ready if called upon despite effectively having not played since last OctoberThu Mar 02 2023 - 17:24
Scotland v Ireland: Paul O’Connell delighted with return of ‘hungry’ frontliners ahead of Murrayfield tripTadhg Furlong, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw all took part in open training sessionThu Mar 02 2023 - 14:55
Brian O’Driscoll: Ireland have got to think about winning the World CupIreland’s most-capped player believes we will beat Scotland in the Six Nations but admits he will ‘never escape’ bringing the wrong dog home from the vetThu Mar 02 2023 - 06:00
Kieran Marmion to move on from Connacht at the end of his 11th season Long-serving scrumhalf says leaving the province was a ‘really tough decision’ and thanks fans for their ‘dedicated support and passion’Wed Mar 01 2023 - 21:03
Ryan Baird a man in a hurry to make his mark for Ireland Leinster forward wants to make up for lost time and impressed against ItalyWed Mar 01 2023 - 05:00
Ireland v Scotland: Andy Farrell’s team need to be at their strongest for Six Nations crunch match Six Nations: Andy Farrell will be hoping Henshaw and Ringrose are able to resume their centre partnership for the final two key gamesTue Feb 28 2023 - 05:00
Leinster confirm Leo Cullen contract extension as talks held with Leon MacDonald for assistant roleFormer Leinster and Ireland secondrow has been the province’s head coach since August 2015Mon Feb 27 2023 - 13:51
Ireland don’t let the flaws turn to fear as they return with bonus point from RomeAndy Farrell delighted that new halfback pairing get ‘priceless’ experience against ItalyMon Feb 27 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations: Ireland hoping to be back to almost full strength for key Scotland clashFarrell says he shares Crowley’s desire to entertain as he looks ahead to high-stakes clash at MurrayfieldMon Feb 27 2023 - 05:00
Ireland match shows why no one is calling for Italy’s Six Nations expulsion nowSix Nations: Irish fans swelled the numbers in the Stadio Olimpico to over 50,000 on Saturday and they got to see a proper Test matchSun Feb 26 2023 - 15:40
Ireland coach Andy Farrell praises ‘bloody good side’ Italy after ‘proper Test match’Ireland head coach again points to Ireland’s missed opportunities despite bonus-point win in RomeSat Feb 25 2023 - 18:58
Patchy Ireland pull through in Rome as Italy provide stern test of credentialsIreland had the bonus-point wrapped up by half-time but 25 misses tackles kept the game aliveSat Feb 25 2023 - 16:55
Six Nations: Craig Casey’s chance to shine latest chapter in heart-warming story of resilienceThe Munster scrumhalf has always seemed destined to break into the Irish squad ever since his star turn when playing in the 2019 Under-20 Six NationsSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Italy v Ireland preview: Andy Farrell may take a leaf out of England’s book in bid to rule RomeChanges in personnel and a mixed forecast could see a more pragmatic Irish approach on SaturdayFri Feb 24 2023 - 19:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland fans’ ambivalent attitudes to Johnny Sexton still seem curiousThe Counter Ruck: the Irish captain joined Claudia Scanlon on the Late Late Show to speak about epidermolysis bullosaFri Feb 24 2023 - 10:00
Italy v Ireland: No Roman holiday for Farrell’s side as they face resurgent Azzurri without Sexton Six Nations 2023: Coach will find out on Saturday if Ireland are now better equipped to cope with a different outhalfFri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
Dangerman Ange Capuozzo embodies the sense of daring in Crowley’s ItalyElectrifying fullback’s presence has been transformative and is a threat for Ireland in Six Nations clashThu Feb 23 2023 - 19:00
Ireland team to face Italy named with Ross Byrne set to make first Six Nations startMunster scrumhalf Craig Casey will also make his first Six Nations start in Rome on SaturdayThu Feb 23 2023 - 16:09
Six Nations: James Ryan warming to role as Johnny Sexton’s heir apparentSecondrow will captain Ireland for the seventh time when they face Italy and has clearly assumed the role of Sexton’s heir apparentThu Feb 23 2023 - 06:00
Italy v Ireland: Ross Byrne and Craig Casey set for first Six Nations starts in Rome Iain Henderson in line to replace Tadhg Beirne with backrow set for a reshuffleWed Feb 22 2023 - 20:47
Italy v Ireland: James Ryan thrilled with promotion to captaincy as Johnny Sexton ruled out Outhalf will miss game at the the Stadio Olimpico after failing to recover from groin strainWed Feb 22 2023 - 16:05
Italy’s Six Nations performance is thanks to a system that it is about to tear upItaly v Ireland: This exciting team is the product of a successful underage set-up that has been taken over by the two big clubsTue Feb 21 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations: Paolo Garbisi set to return at outhalf for Italy’s meeting with IrelandSergio Parisse’s possible return to the Azzurri shirt likely to be scuppered after red cardMon Feb 20 2023 - 17:00
Ireland’s Sheehan and Healy likeliest of injured quintet to return against Italy Game may come too soon for Henshaw (wrist), Jamison Gibson-Park (hamstring) and Tadhg Furlong (calf)Sun Feb 19 2023 - 19:00
Six Nations midterm report: Ireland excellent, Wales uninspiredThis is shaping up to be one of the great Six Nations, and perhaps with a grand ending tooSat Feb 18 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Are the days of Veni, Vidi, Vici, Visa back as Irish fans prepare to march on Rome?It’s reckoned that over 5,000 Irish fans have purchased tickets for the match at the Stadio OlimpicoFri Feb 17 2023 - 16:45
Six Nations: Easterby unlikely to let Ireland’s miserly defence rest on their laurelsDefensive coach pleased by the cohesive collective effort against potent France but still identifies plenty of areas to work onFri Feb 17 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations 2023: Dan Sheehan and Johnny Sexton in line for Ireland’s trip to Italy Iain Henderson looks set to start his first Test since last year’s Championship after Tadhg Beirne ruled outThu Feb 16 2023 - 15:14
Six Nations tickets: Pressing need for Irish fans to raise their game Gerry Thornley: On such a great occasion for Irish rugby, it was a shame to hear the fans being outsung by the visitors’ massed ranksTue Feb 14 2023 - 04:30
Henderson in line to start against Italy in Rome Herring to go through return to play protocols after head injury; Sexton’s groin injury to be managed this weekMon Feb 13 2023 - 13:18
Six Nations 2023: Andy Farrell welcomes Ireland having a bigger target on their backsHead coach is not looking past a resurgent Italy in Rome as players take a much-needed breakMon Feb 13 2023 - 06:00
Classic win over France fuels hope of even better to come from Ireland Andy Farrell hails ‘gigantic performance’ after Ireland show range of qualities to overcome mighty opponentsMon Feb 13 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations 2023: Sexton eyes Grand Slam after France win‘It goes unsaid but everyone knows what we want to do’Sat Feb 11 2023 - 20:30
Six Nations 2023: Ireland’s grand ambition remains as France put to the sword in thrillerBonus-point victory ticks another box for Andy Farrell’s side as they see off Grand Slam championsSat Feb 11 2023 - 17:04
Six Nations heavyweights Ireland and France set for fierce Aviva encounterHome side’s success may well turn on attacking waves off lightning quick ball, but visitors capable and more than ableSat Feb 11 2023 - 06:00
