Andy Farrell ticking all the boxes in advance of England showdownVisits of Bono and O’Connell set to further imbue a sense of unity and purpose in squadThu Feb 20 2020 - 06:00
Ireland to stick with winning formula against EnglandAfter two opening Six Nations wins Andy Farrell’s side largely picks itselfTue Feb 18 2020 - 18:08
Gerry Thornley: England primed to show their best against IrelandReturn to Twickenham a huge reference point for Jones’ men with Ireland on horizonTue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00
Ireland backrow of O’Mahony, Van der Flier and Stander to be retained against EnglandDoris likely to be named on the bench as coach Farrell assesses his optionsMon Feb 17 2020 - 01:00
Few, if any, have given as much to Munster as Garrett FitzgeraldLong years of unstinting service to Munster rugby recalled after his passing on FridaySun Feb 16 2020 - 16:45
Keith Earls far from ready to abandon centre stageMidfield cameo in victory over Wales shows Munster veteran still has plenty to offerSat Feb 15 2020 - 07:00
Ireland’s midfield options remain limited ahead of England clashWill Addison missed Ireland’s two-day camp in Cork with troublesome calf issueFri Feb 14 2020 - 06:00
Farrell family keep it strictly professional as father and son square off againIreland coach admits it can be a tough time for other members of the familyFri Feb 14 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell regrets cancellation of Ireland’s open training session in CorkTorrential rain on Wednesday night resulted in change of venue as 3,500 fans miss outThu Feb 13 2020 - 15:50
Stuart Lancaster: Ireland can beat England at TwickenhamLeinster head coach believes Andy Farrell’s side have the personnel to upset the oddsTue Feb 11 2020 - 10:52
Gerry Thornley: Ireland have turned a corner and they’re looking ahead againA crunch trip to Twickenham doesn’t seem as daunting after two Six Nations victoriesTue Feb 11 2020 - 09:14
Jack Conan edging closer to Leinster returnDan Leavy making good progress from long-term injury and could return before end of seasonMon Feb 10 2020 - 14:45
Ireland head for Twickenham with a new spring in their stepSpecial day for coach Andy Farrell as team faces strong England captained by son OwenMon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
Wales bear the brunt as Ireland mix the new with the old in fine fashionMore expansive approach pays off as Ireland march on to Twickenham with confidenceMon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
Ireland weather the storm to see off WalesA much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in DublinSat Feb 08 2020 - 18:22
Ireland v Wales: Celtic rivals braced for a stormy derby in DublinStronger scrum and home advantage can help tilt the balance in Ireland’s favourSat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
James Ryan happy to exercise his rights on the pitchElection takes a back seat for squad as Ireland focus on overcoming Welsh challengeSat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
Pay-per-view on the table for new Six Nations media rights dealWomen’s Six Nations, Under-20s and November Tests will all be packaged togetherFri Feb 07 2020 - 12:21
Johnny Sexton using experience when talking to refereesIreland captain has checkered past with officials but now aims to get balance rightFri Feb 07 2020 - 06:00
CJ Stander stands up to the flak: ‘I have always got a point to prove’South African’s performance and numbers for Ireland stand up to closest scrutinyThu Feb 06 2020 - 06:58
More inclusive review readies Ireland for the reigning champions' visitAndy Farrell concedes Ireland need to be better against Wales in a number of areasWed Feb 05 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: France very firmly pin their colours to the mastLes Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contendersTue Feb 04 2020 - 07:00
Ireland v Wales: Andy Farrell unlikely to twist for must-win gameCoach set to stick with same XV where possible for Championship-defining clashMon Feb 03 2020 - 18:52
Remodelled France blow the 2020 Six Nations tournament wide openInjury worries for Ireland as they prepare to face Grand Slam winners Wales at AvivaMon Feb 03 2020 - 06:00
Ireland made to fight tooth and nail to beat ScotlandNew era for Irish rugby up and running as Scotland narrowly beaten in Dublin Six Nations openerSun Feb 02 2020 - 13:58
Rejuvenated Ireland should get the job done against ScotlandExpect first quarter to be fast and furious as both teams release World Cup frustrationsSat Feb 01 2020 - 13:52
Andrew Conway’s first full Six Nations start is long overdue – and well deservedIreland’s leading World Cup try-scorer has seen patience pay off with chance against the ScotsSat Feb 01 2020 - 12:57
Stander admits he knew Doris’s day would come as he switches back to six‘He’s a great ballplayer, he’s got a good work-rate and he’s still young so there’s a lot more to come from him’Fri Jan 31 2020 - 13:40
Johnny Sexton says Ireland captaincy makes him emotionalNew captain seems to be in a good place ahead of Six Nations opener against ScotlandFri Jan 31 2020 - 09:24
Adam Hastings in at outhalf as Gregor Townsend names new-look Scotland sideSide shows 10 changes from the one that played Ireland in Rugby World Cup openerThu Jan 30 2020 - 11:48
Bundee Aki eager to return to ‘unfinished business’ with IrelandAfter events in Tokyo, the centre is keen to throw himself into the fray against ScotlandThu Jan 30 2020 - 06:00
Winds of change as Ireland name a refreshed team, picked on formAndy Farrell makes five changes from starting XV that exited World Cup quarter-finalsWed Jan 29 2020 - 01:15
Jacob Stockdale is back on form and ready for the Six NationsAfter a disappointing World Cup, Stockdale found his feet again back with his Ulster foldWed Jan 29 2020 - 01:15
Ireland v Scotland: Murray keeps Cooney at bay in starting lineupNew head coach Andy Farrell keeps faith with Murray for first Six Nations clashTue Jan 28 2020 - 13:22
Gerry Thornley: Temple Carrig are the true schools rugby story of the seasonGreystones school has so far beaten St Andrew’s and Pres Bray in Senior CupTue Jan 28 2020 - 06:00
Ireland v Scotland: Doris’ day as Caelan set for first capLeinster number eight expected to be named in side to face Scotland this SaturdayMon Jan 27 2020 - 17:17
Scotland aiming to go the whole Hogg as they look to move on from JapanGregor Townsend turns to Exeter fullback to lead side in wake of World Cup woesMon Jan 27 2020 - 06:52
Six Nations: Ireland are contenders but England still the team to beatThird round visit to Twickenham on February 25th looks pivotal in many waysSat Jan 25 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell sidesteps Saracens issue at Six Nations launch‘It is a disappointing place to be in but ... I am not in position to comment any more’Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00
New captain and new coach give Ireland a fresh Six Nations outlookJohnny Sexton says he wants to play as long as possible as he takes over captain’s mantleThu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Saracens very late to apologise for repeated cheatingSiege mentality which has served club well will be called upon again for Leinster clashTue Jan 21 2020 - 06:00
Leinster to face Saracens, the opponents nobody wantedFormidable champions Saracens can focus fully on European quarter-final testMon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00
Sibling rivalry driving younger Ulster Burns to aim for next levelUlster outhalf wants to emulate brother Freddie and play international rugbyMon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00
Ulster huff and puff their way past Bath and into the quarter-finalsProvince far from their best but Will Addison’s moments of magic see them throughSat Jan 18 2020 - 18:09
St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing downSouth Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academySat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s guide to the Champions Cup pool permutationsAll the fixtures and tables ahead of the final round of gamesSat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Leinster lead the Irish charge on defining weekend for provincesMunster hoping for Houdini-like escape into knock-out stages, while Ulster seek home winSat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Munster mood will be determined before kick-offIf Northampton win and Glasgow claim five-point haul, province’s cup campaign is overSat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Farrell’s Six Nations squad hints at more fluid selection policySexton takes captaincy while 12 players who featured at World Cup are absent from panelThu Jan 16 2020 - 07:40
Johnny Sexton likely to be named Ireland captain as Andy Farrell era gets under wayNew head coach to name squad for Six Nations opening games on Wednesday afternoonWed Jan 15 2020 - 06:00
