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‘Cop on’: Andy Farrell hits out at ‘keyboard warriors’ over criticism of Prendergast and Crowley
Critics ‘need to cop on and try to help these kids’, says Ireland head coach
Cobh’s castle, nine tackles and a Beyoncé hit: Edwin Edogbo’s unforgettable Ireland debut
An impressive appearance off the bench against Italy was part of a day to remember for the 23-year-old Munster lock
Stuart McCloskey’s value to this Ireland team continues to soar after long incubation
Ulster player has cemented the inside centre position with his offloading game a key part of Ireland’s attack
James Ryan’s hard-nosed display: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend
Scrum concern ahead of Twickenham trip; Bench press for places; Davidson’s double take on the laws; will Ireland pay price for England’s Murrayfield meltdown?
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience as they overcome Italy
Head coach sees issues still to mend ahead of England game
Jack Crowley brought tempo as Ireland were rescued against Italy by their bench
Irish side were so poor at times, offering no depth, penetration, pace or subtlety before replacements came on
Six Nations: Ireland hold out for a 20-13 victory over Italy - as it happened
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Ireland dig deep to see off considerable Italy challenge in Six Nations
Visitors were exceptional, but bench makes an impact as Ireland secure victory
Ireland 20 Italy 13: Irish player ratings as Stuart McCloskey shines
Robert Baloucoune, James Lowe and James Ryan were among the best performers at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland between French rock and English hard place as on-form Italy arrive
Nothing less than a scintillating win at Aviva will convince fans Andy Farrell’s side is ready for Twickenham threat
Rome revisited: A look back at Ireland’s infamous 2013 defeat to Italy
Ireland lost 22-15 in the Stadio Olimpico in a game where Peter O’Mahony ended up on the wing
Ireland cannot afford to have any passengers against Italy, says Caelan Doris
Andy Farrell’s side are under pressure to produce a performance in Saturday’s Dublin clash
Ireland v Italy: Team news, TV details, head-to-head record
Ireland look to bounce back from heavy defeat in Paris against an Italian team boosted by victory over Scotland
Matt Williams: Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality
Ireland fans need to keep their entitled arses on the seats on Saturday and help create an atmosphere that will empower their team against Italy
‘This is the right time’: Farrell puts faith in much-changed Ireland team to see off Italy
After Paris mismatch, head coach hopes for Six Nations victory over ‘very good’ opponents
Key areas where Italy can target Ireland in Saturday’s Aviva Stadium clash
Gonzalo Quesada’s side will be raring to go after their opening Six Nations win over Scotland
Ireland v Italy teams: Andy Farrell makes six changes for second round clash at the Aviva
James Lowe restored on the wing, Tadhg Furlong named on the bench
Italy stay with winning formula for Six Nations clash with Ireland
Azzurri make just one enforced change with Lorenzo Pani in at fullback to allow Leonardo Marin switch to centre
Tadhg Furlong returns to full training ahead of Italy clash
Prop in line to return for Ireland’s second Six Nations fixture on Saturday
‘France’s strength in depth is scary’: Ronan O’Gara points to glaring Irish weakness
The La Rochelle coach didn’t give Ireland a pass for Paris humbling, but outlined a clear disadvantage
We could be witnessing the start of Irish rugby’s decline
Defeat in Paris was mirrored by struggles of the Ireland XV and under-20 teams, possibly pointing to bigger issues
Tadhg Furlong in line to feature against Italy
Ireland prop missed the Six Nations defeat in France last week due to injury
Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded
Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose openers
Ireland try-scoring debutant Michael Milne shines in gloomy defeat to France
First man from Birr RFC to play for country pays tribute to ‘great club and community' in Co Offaly
Italy look to confirm they are no longer Six Nations whipping boys with a victory over Ireland
After win over Scotland, Italian side will fancy an upset for first win in Ireland since 1997
Italy secure victory in Rome as Scotland make disastrous start to Six Nations
Pressure grows on Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend after second straight defeat at Stadio Olimpico
Five things we learned from Ireland’s opening-night horror show against France
Six Nations: After 36-14 nightmare defeat, are there more scares in store for Andy Farrell’s men?
Italy searching for Six Nations consistency to match emerging talent
One player to keep an eye on is teenage wing sensation Edoardo Todaro
Revitalised England squad pose major Six Nations title threat
Steve Borthwick’s side have a good scrum, a decent lineout, threats at the breakdown, power in the centre and pace on the edges
Six Nations 2026: Six young players to watch in this year’s tournament
Who has the talent, strength, form and fitness to make an impact?
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
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
South Africa survive early red card to see off Italy in Turin
Paolo Garbisi guilty of missing kickable penalties as Italy see opportunity of upset slip away
Ireland under-20s suffer hammer blow in world championship bid with defeat to Italy
Pressure is on now ahead of meeting with New Zealand next Wednesday
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
Ireland secure record-breaking eight-try victory over Italy
Scott Beamand’s side recover from opening loss to take comprehensive win in Parma
Italy v Ireland: Injury-free Aoibheann Reilly to start as Irish side look for rare win on the road
Scrumhalf has had an ACL surgery on both knees but has battled back to play Test rugby
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’
Women’s Six Nations: Team by team guide, fixtures and predictions
Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign against France in Belfast on Saturday
Gordon D’Arcy: Ideal opportunity for Ireland to take stock and move forward with clarity
Ireland’s ability to evolve, adapt, and rebuild will define the next chapter for the team
Owen Doyle: Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
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
How Ireland came dangerously close to a rare defeat to Italy
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Ireland’s gladiator Peter O’Mahony bows out in Italian rugby’s colosseum
A player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebrated
Sense of anticlimax as Ireland’s campaign peters out
Error-strewn display in Rome raises concerns that this Irish team is not what it was
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
TV View: Easterby uses Dumb and Dumber clip to try convince Irish players of Six Nations chances
Needing favours in at the Principality and Stade de France was always a long shot, and so it proved
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