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
France Rugby
Gerry Thornley: What autumn internationals tell us about each contender ahead of World Cup draw
Chasing pack will be hoping reigning champions peaked too early
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
Wallabies complete winless tour with defeat in Paris
Joe Schmidt's side suffered a first winless tour of Europe in 67 years
Matt Williams: The mighty Springboks have one weakness that Ireland can try to exploit
Despite South Africa’s silky running skills, the heart of this side’s attack remains their pack
Rieko Ioane named in much-changed New Zealand side for Wales Test
Autumn Nations Series team news: Former roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026
New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
Outcry over Lood de Jager red card shows rugby chiefs need to take a stand
Rugby chiefs must hold their nerve and empower officials to punish dangerous on-field acts
Rassie Erasmus’s coaching takes South Africa to a higher level
Victory in Paris with 14 men warns us what the world champions are capable of
Fourteen-man South Africa dig deep to humble France
France cracked completely under pressure as their discipline disintegrated, throwing away an early lead
Rugby wrap: Italy stun Wallabies with Australian influence to the fore
All Blacks beat Scotland in Murrayfield at the death; England too strong for Fiji
Matt Williams: Entitled fans must stop whinging about Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand
Price of Irish dominance in Lions team over summer meant November would always be tough
France player’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer reduced to nine matches
Axelle Berthoumieu will miss remainder of World Cup
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer
Axelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World Cup
Ireland v France, Rugby World Cup quarter-final: TV details, teams news, tickets and head-to-head record
Ireland face familiar opponents as tournament reaches knock-out stages
Matt Williams: Ireland and others are taking advantage of residency rules – this must stop
All countries should aspire to emulating South Africa and Argentina
View from Down Under: The Lions are very welcome guests, but they could do their hosts more harm than good
Riches generated by tour could be offset by crushing blow to Australian rugby if Wallabies fail to put up a fight
Joshua Brennan enjoys eventful French debut as All Blacks wrap up series win
Round-up: Jack van Poortvliet’s last-minute try secures series win for England in Argentina; Wales end losing run with win over Japan
The All Blacks have become patchy while France and Ireland build
Several players have made strong cases for starting berths for the British and Irish Lions, while France impressed in New Zealand
Wales lose for 18th Test match in a row; New Zealand edge past France in thriller
Scotland beat the Maori All Blacks, Hong Kong qualify for World Cup
Why are so many young Irish rugby players moving to France?
Irish coaches in French clubs are looking towards home to scout for players looking for a pathway to professional rugby
‘The end is nigh for real supporters’: Readers react to Ireland’s Six Nations fixture list
France will play Ireland in the opening fixture on a Thursday for the first time
Are Ireland fans getting a raw deal when it comes to Six Nations fixtures?
Schedule for next year’s championship shows little regard for match-going supporters
Ireland to open 2026 Six Nations campaign against France on a Thursday night
Decision taken to avoid clashing with Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Rising Ireland star Niamh O’Dowd credits team-mates and coaches for notable progress
‘They let me play my game and ... I kind of put a lot of it down to them’
Aoife Wafer’s ‘bring it on’ attitude a formidable force for Ireland
Back row scored two tries in Six Nations opener against France
Rusty Ireland rue missed opportunities in opening defeat to France
‘We’re moving in the right direction,‘ says head coach Scott Bemand as handling errors and penalties prove costly
Matt Williams: Rugby teaches us to be driven, resilient and healthy - and to teach
The essence of rugby is not on show in the Six Nations or the World Cup
Women’s Six Nations: Team by team guide, fixtures and predictions
Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign against France in Belfast on Saturday
Improved Ireland rearing to go up against France in tough Six Nations start
Beibhinn Parsons nearing full fitness after breaking leg in December
Gerry Thornley: It’s staring us in the face, this Ireland team is simply not what it was
Perhaps Ireland’s third place feels more anti-climactic because they also finished behind England
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Three Irish players make the cut
Ireland backs conspicuous by their absence
Twenty-minute red cards: Rugby selling soul to spectacle at the expense of player welfare
Two notable incidents in the final round of matches affirmed that the law is indeed an ass at times
Ireland’s number 10 debate isn’t over, refereeing is in question and what else we learned from Six Nations
Ireland probably underachieved this year amid patchy campaign
France hold off stern Scotland challenge to clinch Six Nations title in Paris
Scotland were unfortunate to go in 16-13 behind at the break before Les Bleus powered home to a bonus-point victory and the championship
Italy v Ireland preview: Six team changes; what to expect from The Azzurri; and slim title hopes remain
Six changes to starting XV from losing side against France, with recalls for Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, James Ryan and Jack Conan
Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times
This is a key moment in preparation for next Rugby World Cup, says former Ireland scrumhalf Eoin Reddan
Gerry Thornley: French accusations against Ireland not in keeping with the spirit of the Six Nations
Antoine Dupont’s injury in Dublin prompted a nasty reaction from the French camp
Ireland did not lose because France were bigger, it was because they were better
Ireland contributed to their own demise on the gain line
The age of rugby imperialism is here, and Ireland must realise we sit with the ‘Have-nots’
France have found a way to evolve the South African blueprint, and the ramifications are disastrous
James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'
The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale
Gael Fickou and Maxime Lucu named in French side for Scotland clash
Six Nations team news: Scotland make two changes in the pack while Wales also change two for England clash
France’s Romain Ntamack unhappy suspension terms differed from those given to Garry Ringrose
French outhalf was unable to count club game towards suspension
Gordon D’Arcy: Shaun Edwards makes a compelling case for the defence in France’s victory
The priority for Ireland must be to address the manner of the defeat in the team selection
Andrew Porter: ‘Fabien Galthié can say what he wants, I’ve done nothing wrong. I sleep well at night’
The Irish prop has hit back after the France coach referred him and Tadhg Beirne to the citing commissioner due to Antoine Dupont’s injury
France buy-in to monster pack blueprint shows that rugby needs to pick a lane
Oscar Jégou’s fine Dublin performance brings into focus the potential impact of forwards who can play anywhere
Have France shown a blueprint for beating Ireland or did we see a statistical unicorn?
This was a defeat from the days of old, of Ireland looking punchdrunk running into a powerful defence happy to dominate collisions
One comprehensive defeat seemed to flip the narrative about Ireland from wild optimism to doom and gloom
This French side will go down in history as the best team not to win a Grand Slam, certainly in the Six Nations era
Six Nations: Where did it all go wrong for Ireland against France and should Irish fans panic?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Owen Doyle: Some decisions made in the Ireland v France game were utterly bizarre
Antoine Dupont injury should draw attention to major problem at the breakdown in rugby
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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