Jack Conan makes an impact as he returns in RomeHe bridged a gap of a year and five months since his sole World Cup appearanceTue Mar 02 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Wales have the momentum to claim Grand SlamPivac’s bold Autumn Nations Cup move has been key factor in side’s Six Nations successTue Mar 02 2021 - 05:00
Billy Holland put slow start behind him to leave his mark on MunsterSecondrow will retire as the province’s second most capped playerMon Mar 01 2021 - 17:41
French camp scrambling hard to explain how the bubble burstBernard Laporte backs coach Fabien Galthié as fallout continues from Covid-19 outbreakMon Mar 01 2021 - 15:45
Sexton back to his imperious best in sun-kissed Roman rompOuthalf’s importance to Ireland clear again in clinical dismantling of ItalyMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Plenty for Farrell to muse on after encouraging displayIreland’s coaching team have lots of options to ponder before the trip to ScotlandMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past ItalyAndy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hostsSat Feb 27 2021 - 17:27
Colosseum will hold no fear for Test match animal Rónan Kelleher23-year-old’s pace, physicality and eye for the line make him the perfect modern hookerSat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: Time for Ireland to deliver in style against ItalyReturn of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking displaySat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Carbery’s return the major subplot as Munster visit CardiffIrish fingers will be crossed for a successful return from injury for the unlucky outhalfFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Ireland will be looking for clinical edge in Rome, says FarrellSix Nations: After two defeats, the focus is on getting the basics right against the AzzurriFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: France and Fabien Galthié in the eye of Covid-19 stormReports in L’Équipe claimed head coach had broken bubble rules ahead of Ireland winThu Feb 25 2021 - 18:04
Joey Carbery set for Munster return against Cardiff on FridayIreland international has been out of action since January 2020 through injuryThu Feb 25 2021 - 07:00
New Ireland frontrow among expected changes for Italy tripRyan Baird and Craig Casey in line to make their Test debuts off the benchWed Feb 24 2021 - 20:30
Leinster and Munster guaranteed home ties in reformatted Champions CupQuarter-final draws will effectively be open meaning Irish teams could face each otherWed Feb 24 2021 - 14:07
Johnny Sexton rows back on ‘throwaway’ retirement commentIreland captain had said on Tuesday that he may not be part of 2023 World Cup cycleWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose accepts Catt’s call on getting Ireland’s communication spot on‘We’re close to getting there and we’re constantly working to get the best out of ourselves’Tue Feb 23 2021 - 18:09
Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too farIreland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career endsTue Feb 23 2021 - 16:09
Gerry Thornley: Ireland must not underestimate inventive and ambitious ItalyFor Andy Farrell’s side it’s a must-win, but Italy’s young guns could seize the momentTue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to stick with tried and tested for Italian assignmentAll signs point to Murray and Sexton starting a 64th Test match together in RomeMon Feb 22 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell names unchanged and predictable squad for ItalyLate call-ups Ed Byrne, Ryan Baird and Jack Conan retained as Ireland aim for first winSun Feb 21 2021 - 16:34
Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019Sat Feb 20 2021 - 05:00
Six Nations: Andy Farrell wary of ‘blooding’ young Ireland players in ItalyUncapped talents Harry Byrne and Craig Casey have to be ready, says Ireland coachFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Caelan Doris will be unavailable for ‘foreseeable future’Andy Farrell explains team selection against Italy will be based ‘on the here and now’Thu Feb 18 2021 - 15:18
Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at MunsterJohnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFUThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:30
Andy Farrell targets three Ireland wins after faltering start to Six NationsExperimentation may be at a minimum for the third round trip to play Italy in RomeTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:40
Gerry Thornley: French lesson in offloading is one Ireland must take on boardThe way the modern game is going means the offload must be central to attacking strategyTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:00
Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operationLeinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in OctoberMon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04
France edge the fine margins but Andy Farrell can take confidenceIreland head coach says he is proud of his players but chances were passed upMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
France savour their victory as Ireland’s character put to the testFirst win for Les Bleus at Aviva in a decade leaves Andy Farrell’s side out of the runningSun Feb 14 2021 - 21:37
Ireland huff and puff but it’s not enough as France winRónan Kelleher’s try gave home side hope but any title hopes are now dead in the waterSun Feb 14 2021 - 17:36
Six Nations: Wounded Ireland can deliver against FranceIt is sink or swim for Andy Farrell’s side - they can keep themselves afloat on SundaySat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage systemDaniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star TrevorSat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Billy Burns named at outhalf with Sexton and Murray ruled outJames Ryan also sidelined for Sunday’s game against France as Andy Farrell reveals teamFri Feb 12 2021 - 11:58
Ireland v France: Henderson set to replace Ryan with Ruddock to startRuddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’MahonyThu Feb 11 2021 - 19:33
Johnny Sexton questions timing of intervention by French doctorsIreland outhalf’s former neurologist regrets talking of 30 concussions in initial interviewThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton ‘saddened and shocked’ over concussion comments from French medicsDr Jean-François Chermann expresses regret over comments about former patientWed Feb 10 2021 - 14:52
Rhys Ruddock in line for his first Six Nations start against FranceJack Conan called into squad as cover after Peter O’Mahony is given three-match banWed Feb 10 2021 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s next three games following red cardFlanker will only be eligible to return for closing encounter against England in DublinTue Feb 09 2021 - 18:57
Ireland expecting Sexton and Ryan to be fit to face FranceDefence coach Simon Easterby says the Irish management expect them to be availableTue Feb 09 2021 - 14:07
Gerry Thornley: France may learn it’s a bad week to run into this Ireland teamDespite the defeat to Wales there was much to admire in the Irish performance in CardiffTue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00
O’Gara advises Burns to dust himself down and get ready to go againLa Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman DupontTue Feb 09 2021 - 01:30
Andy Farrell backs Ireland players to put things right against FranceHead coach believes set piece will be vital against French in Aviva clashTue Feb 09 2021 - 01:00
Ronan O’Gara: Ireland would have beaten Wales by 10 points with 15 playersLa Rochelle coach admits it is difficult to know how to tackle breakdown issuesMon Feb 08 2021 - 14:09
Peter O’Mahony likely to miss France and Italy games after sending-offSix Nations: Flanker facing disciplinary hearing over foul during defeat to WalesMon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: 14-man Ireland’s goose is cooked in CardiffAfter losing half-time lead, last hope shattered as Billy Burns penalty misses touchMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Ireland fall short against Wales after Peter O’Mahony’s red cardVisitors left with a mountain to climb as Six Nations campaign starts with bruising lossSun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09
Ireland’s outhalf succession plan: Who will take Johnny Sexton’s place?Issues including injuries, exile and lack of experience could leave Ireland wantingSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:45
Six Nations: Big moment for Ireland as they face battle-hardened Wales in openerFarrell sees performance as something to take pride in but says victory is ultimate goalSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Justin Tipuric: The quiet Welsh backrow with Croatian rootsThe 31-year-old has become a key player for Wales but prefers to shirk the limelightFri Feb 05 2021 - 05:00
