Six Nations
Hugo Keenan says he has been battling hip injury for almost 18 months
Fullback hopes to be back in time for the Six Nations after surgery
‘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
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
IRFU report reduced operating deficit of €4.2m for 2024/25
Union ‘still some way off where we need to be’, CFO Thelma O’Driscoll warns
Could the new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out
There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too
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
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
Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
Changes must come in Ireland squad as Andy Farrell faces biggest challenge yet
Ireland cannot go to the next World Cup with the same side that starts against New Zealand on Saturday
How many Ireland jerseys are up for grabs ahead of the Autumn Nations Series?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Other Irish provinces get a head start on Leinster
Connacht, Munster and Ulster make strong starts to campaigns
Six Nations coverage to remain on free-to-air television to 2029
RTÉ and Virgin Media renew partnership to share broadcasting rights
Owen Doyle: French determination to ensure a straight throw-in to the scrum a bold, welcome initiative
It’s not simply about the scrum-half delivering a straight ball. The mechanics of the scrum must also change to ensure the hooker can strike safely
From hormones to lifting stones – studying complexities of strength training
Research Lives: Dr David Nolan, assistant professor of sport and exercise science, Dublin City University
Guinness and Three seen as Ireland’s ‘top sponsors’ as number of deals rises 29%
Data show the ‘enduring appeal’ of rugby as a sponsorship platform in Ireland, report from consultancy group Onside says
Rugby seasons just keep going, but to what end?
Perhaps rugby could learn a thing or two from American football
Six Nations operator converts on-pitch success into €12.5m profit
Last year’s international rugby tournament drew 185 million TV viewers across 64 countries
‘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
Powers-that-be ‘don’t give a damn’ about paying Six Nations fans
Conor McManus on a rough weekend for Connacht football; Rovers extend their lead with 4-0 win
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
‘Getting the top two inches ready’ - How important is sports psychology to breaking a losing habit?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
England hold off stirring France fightback to clinch Women’s Six Nations title
It completed a fourth consecutive Grand Slam and registered their 55th win in 56 Test
UL Bohemian duo Aoife Corey and Jane Clohessy in line for first Ireland caps against Scotland
Fullback Corey will start in Edinburgh while backrow Clohessy, the daughter of former Munster and Ireland prop Peter, is named on the bench
Erin King injury casts shadow over Ireland’s Six Nations preparations
Young flanker will miss World Cup in August after torn cartilage
‘Ulster will be a huge test’: Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien on Saturday’s URC match and his international hopes
The centre’s performances since returning to Leinster colours in February have been top notch
Ireland’s Aoife Wafer: ‘Ultimately, I want to be the best in the world’
Wales next up for Irish women after promising first 50 minutes display against formidable England
Ireland blown away in second half by ruthless England
Irish side trailed by just two points at the break but were battered after the break
Ireland make three changes for Six Nations game against England
Emily Lane, Dorothy Wall and Brittany Hogan come into the side for game in Cork
McIlroy and Lowry both serious contenders as Masters gets underway
Irish women face formidable challenge; does the name Joe DePugh ring a bell?
No evidence that 7-1 bench splits increase injury risk, insists World Rugby
Use of seven forwards on bench is controversial but governing body says it has no plans to outlaw tactic
In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance records
Fitted in here, there and everywhere, the increasingly popular championship holds its own against bigger tournaments
Half-marathon also-rans get to share the roads with the buses
‘Wow is all I can say,’ says Fiona, as Ireland annihilate Italy
Aoife Dalton praises Ireland’s ‘complete team performance’ in sinking Italy
Provinces assess the weekend’s toll as attention turns back to Europe
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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