Gerry Thornley: Only over-arousal and poor self-discipline could stop a French SlamThe Six Nations table reads largely as expected after enthralling opening two roundsTue Feb 15 2022 - 07:02
Ireland still waiting to find out the extent of Rónan Kelleher’s shoulder injuryJohnny Sexton will return to training this week as he recovers from hamstring injuryMon Feb 14 2022 - 13:16
Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performanceBattling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldronMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Ireland not dwelling on what might have been ahead of Italy visitAndy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to DublinMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
‘I believe in what we are trying to do’: Ireland players keep the faith despite French resultIain Henderson and Garry Ringrose point to work-ons while maintaining their self-beliefMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell backs players’ on-field decision-making after Paris defeat‘They feel the game, they are in the moment, they understand what is happening’Sat Feb 12 2022 - 20:43
Ireland battle their hearts out but French power prevails in ParisBrilliant second-half comeback falls short but vital bonus point baggedSat Feb 12 2022 - 18:44
France v Ireland: French X-factor to be crucial in game of the tournamentDifficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowdSat Feb 12 2022 - 08:28
France v Ireland: Edwards and Farrell – a code-breaking duoFarrell and Edwards’ relationship as team-mates, friends and rivals stretches 30 yearsSat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00
Scrum showdown awaits as French pack gears up for set-piece assaultJohn Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s gameSat Feb 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland turn to the unknown in first trip to packed Paris since Le DropSaturday Ireland’s first away fixture in front of a packed crowd since 2020 in LondonFri Feb 11 2022 - 05:53
Time is now for primed Joey Carbery ahead of first Six Nations startCoaches Andy Farrell and Stephen Larkham believe the best is yet to come from CarberyFri Feb 11 2022 - 01:04
Six Nations: Johnny Sexton to miss Ireland’s game against FranceHenshaw and Henderson return to the replacements bench for Paris tripThu Feb 10 2022 - 13:39
Munster check on some key playing resources ahead of hectic scheduleNo dates set for return of Keith Earls, Damian de Allende and Jason JenkinsThu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00
Henderson and Henshaw likely to make bench for France-Ireland clashStrong showing by starting team against Wales suggests an unchanged Irish XVWed Feb 09 2022 - 20:45
The most enjoyable environments are when you win, says Sexton‘Things just click with time ... and now it’s about figuring out ways we can try to improve’Wed Feb 09 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton blocking out the noise ahead of latest Parisian assignmentIreland talisman is used to being a talking point ahead of fixtures against FranceTue Feb 08 2022 - 16:16
Champions Cup: Connacht to meet Leinster under the lights before Good Friday returnFirst leg to be held at The Sportsground before Good Friday second leg at the AvivaTue Feb 08 2022 - 14:36
Gerry Thornley: Ireland v France is box-office clash of Six NationsLes Bleus and Dupont will come on for Italy win but Paris visitors pose a serious dangerTue Feb 08 2022 - 07:07
Andrew Porter at the heart of modern Ireland’s forward effortMixing physicality with deft handling, Leinster prop is relishing a Parisian showdownTue Feb 08 2022 - 06:01
Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this seasonMon Feb 07 2022 - 16:54
Dave Heffernan replaces injured Rob Herring in Ireland squad for France gameConnacht hooker called up but Keith Earls continues to rehab a hamstring injuryMon Feb 07 2022 - 14:07
No harm in imperfect display as Ireland swat Wales asideAndy Farrell praises defence as the best part of Ireland’s game after nearly keeping clean sheetMon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00
Ultimate test beckons in Paris after Ireland clear first hurdle in styleFarrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mixMon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00
Andy Farrell content with Ireland’s opening salvoHead coach’s decision to give Mack Hansen his Test match debut is richly rewardedSat Feb 05 2022 - 19:08
Ireland start their Six Nations in style with a dominant win over WalesAndy Farrell’s side emphasise their title credentals with a bonus-point victorySat Feb 05 2022 - 17:27
‘He’s phenomenal’: Hard-working Josh van der Flier at top of his gameSeven-try forward enjoying his most prolific season to date for both Leinster and IrelandSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Confident Ireland to build on autumnal promise and extend winning runWales can never be written off but variety of Irish attack game points to a home victorySat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales openerHead coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending championsFri Feb 04 2022 - 08:08
Andy Farrell keen for ‘natural footballer’ Mack Hansen to just keep on truckingAustralian-born back offers considerable versatility having played at fullback and outhalfFri Feb 04 2022 - 06:00
Irish rugby great Tom Kiernan dies, aged 83Kiernan was both captain and coach of Ireland and also led the LionsThu Feb 03 2022 - 14:54
Stuart McCloskey and Tom Daly return for URC derbyUlster and Connacht name teams for Friday night’s clash at Kingspan StadiumThu Feb 03 2022 - 13:45
Mack Hansen in Ireland team to face Wales in Six Nations openerThe reigning champions come to Dublin on Saturday with kick-off at 2.15pmThu Feb 03 2022 - 13:05
Josh Adams starts in centre as Wales name team for Dublin visitWayne Pivac without several key players from last season’s title-winning campaignThu Feb 03 2022 - 11:44
Mack Hansen in line to make Ireland debut against Wales in settled line-upTadhg Beirne’s form looks set to be rewarded in the secondrow with other big call at centreWed Feb 02 2022 - 23:38
Johnny Sexton: ‘We’re striving for a new level and hopefully we see that the next few weeks’Outhalf delighted to continue as Ireland captain and continue the ‘learnings’Wed Feb 02 2022 - 08:59
Stephen Jones in bullish form as he stresses Welsh strengthsWales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against IrelandWed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23
Caelan Doris: ‘I’m loving playing at the minute’Ireland backrow puts ‘weird and uncertain period’ behind himTue Feb 01 2022 - 17:35
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year awardCaelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlistTue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03
Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby is in a healthier place than Welsh rugbyIs reaching a World Cup semi-final the be all and end all? What about beating All Blacks?Tue Feb 01 2022 - 07:08
Ireland set to be in full health for Six Nations opener against WalesTadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Iain Henderson all set to return to full trainingTue Feb 01 2022 - 01:00
Furlong, Ryan and Henderson set to return to training to give Ireland clean bill of healthThree main injury concerns heading into the championship to train on Tuesday in campMon Jan 31 2022 - 13:32
Kieran Treadwell keen to make the most of his ‘second chance’ with IrelandUlster forward included in Farrell’s Six Nations squad after making three caps in 2017Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00
Jack Carty looking to come full circle in hunt for Ireland game timeConnacht outhalf enjoying the game more after earning recall two years after JapanSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Mack Hansen not just along for the ride despite call-up he didn’t see comingThe Australian-born Connacht flier is hoping to represent his Irish mother with prideSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Josh Murphy set for move west to join Connacht next seasonLeinster forward started the recent Champions Cup romps over Bath and MontpellierThu Jan 27 2022 - 22:55
Regional problems can wait as Wales look to paper over the cracks once morePivac’s side struck by injuries and poor club form as they slip down the favourite listThu Jan 27 2022 - 19:00
Munster and Ulster announce yet more contract extensionsJohn Hodnett rewarded for recent good form while Jack McGrath extends his Ulster stayThu Jan 27 2022 - 16:59
England boss Eddie Jones rolling with the punches after testing Six Nations build-upCaptain Owen Farrell ruled out of tournament and will have surgery on ankle injuryWed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00
Johnny Sexton focused on Wales but dreaming of bringing it all back home‘It’s not every year you get a home game to finish the tournament’Wed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00
