Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson for Ireland in the ways of modern Test rugby
Ireland gifted chaos to a French outfit that was already capable of finding it themselves
Andy Farrell
Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitions
Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick
Andy Farrell disappointed with Ireland’s ‘lack of intent’ in Six Nations opener
‘If you are lacking that you’re not going to win any international game, never mind one in Paris’
Six Nations: Whirlwind France remind Ireland of the bad old days with punishing win
Passages of broken play suited the instinctiveness of the French backs as Ireland looked way off the pace
Ireland v France teams: Antoine Dupont returns, Sam Prendergast starts at 10 for Six Nations opener
French captain starts at scrumhalf following recovery from ACL injury sustained in last season’s game in Dublin
Sam and Cian Prendergast to start for Ireland against France
Jeremy Loughman and Thomas Clarkson named in Irish frontrow
Andy Farrell’s seventh Six Nations campaign looks like the most challenging yet
Still, Ireland are third favourites for this Six Nations - and for good reason
Six Nations: One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament
Two metrics reveal which Six Nations teams are built for modern rugby – and where Ireland must improve
Caelan Doris: ‘Therapy opened a can of worms for me. I didn’t know what I was going to find’
A series of concussions forced Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris to confront anxiety, emotional repression and inherited trauma. What followed was a reckoning that changed how he lives, leads and listens
Conor Murray: Respect to Lomu and McCaw, but Antoine Dupont is the greatest of all time
Michael Milne took a risk that may be about to pay off
What can we expect from Ireland and their tricky Six Nations fixtures?
Injuries represent opportunities for Andy Farrell to blood new talent during Six Nations
Test debut for Edwin Edogbo could bolster Ireland’s firepower
Physical Munster lock looks viable option if Andy Farrell opts for 6-2 split in Six Nations opener
The buck stops with Caelan Doris as he says Ireland must improve discipline in Six Nations
Captain praises uncapped young forward Edwin Edogbo as team tunes up in Portugal
Gordon D’Arcy: The surgeon was clear; there would be no more operations after this one
Recovery period can help refocus a player’s sense of purpose – take it from me
Andy Farrell on his Six Nations ambitions: ‘We’re hunting again. We were being hunted for a while’
The Ireland coach and captain Caelan Doris are unfazed by the squad’s injury profile and painful lessons from November Tests
Should Irish players have been wrapped in cotton wool ahead of the Six Nations?
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‘Just an accident’: Antoine Dupont bears no ill will towards Ireland pair over knee injury
France captain tore his ACL when the sides met in last year’s Six Nations
Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled out
Leinster loosehead picked up a leg injury during Leinster’s URC win over Connacht
Conor Murray: Irish fans demanding change in the Six Nations squad should take a breath
I started reading the comments on social media – big mistake. Now is not the moment to break up an established team
The winners and losers after Andy Farrell selects Ireland Six Nations squad
Young trio rewarded for form while at the other end of the spectrum, age and injuries conspired against Iain Henderson and Caolin Blade
Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak catch the eye in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Six Nations
Outhalf Harry Byrne earns a recall while Hugo Keenan could be in line for return to action against France in Paris
Ireland Six Nations squad announcement: Harry Byrne included as Andy Farrell picks squad
Munster’s Edwin Edogbo rewarded for good form for chance of first cap
‘He is playing great rugby’: Luke McGrath on team-mate Harry Byrne’s Six Nations hopes
Veteran Leinster No.9 believes fellow Blues player ‘can definitely get into the mix’
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs
Leinster No.10’s form is giving Andy Farrell plenty to think about before he names his Six Nations squad
The Let Them Theory is Ireland’s bestselling book of 2025
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan and The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor are bestselling Irish titles
Ireland’s next big thing? The trio of backs knocking on the door
Hugh Gavin, Jude Postlethwaite and Dan Kelly will provide some healthy competition to Ireland’s established centres
Andy Farrell: ‘We’re always open-minded to do the right thing by the squad’
Caelan Doris refutes the idea that past World Cups increasingly weigh on successive Irish sides
Rugby World Cup draw: Ireland get Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal – As it happened
Hosts Australia are drawn with three time champions, New Zealand
From Mike Tyson to Boris Becker and DJ Carey – the best sports books of 2025
It is a vintage year for biographies, memoirs and deep dives into sport’s darker sides
Rugby World Cup draw: When is it, what will it decide, and who might Ireland face?
Draw to determine World Cup pools will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash
Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeat
One ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John Fogarty
Only Ireland’s courage saved them from a scoreboard thrashing against South Africa
Ireland broke the law to survive but by breaking the law they had no chance of survival
Ireland v South Africa: Battling Irish side beaten by Springboks – As it happened
Three yellow cards and a red card for Ireland in first half as they could not deal with South African physicality
Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stop
The latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
Andy Farrell makes four changes for Springboks clash
South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight ago
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the Springboks
Andy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards
‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick
Ireland v South Africa: Kick-off time, TV details, team news
World number ones come to Dublin looking to achieve a November clean sweep
Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia
‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer test
Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against Australia
Younger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his development
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ability to go again after Australia comeback
Mack Hansen’s choice of footwear comes up for discussion after his hat-trick against Australia
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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