Six Nations

Andrew Porter a unicorn in the Irish front row − Aled Walters

Head of athletic performance unconcerned about the Irish squad’s current age profile

Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales

Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back ‘training fully’

Ireland and Garry Ringrose look to Brian Fenton for some marginal gains

Seven-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin midfield crossed codes to team up with the Irish rugby squad this week

Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England

A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin

Garry Ringrose looking forward to challenge of fighting for Irish centre spots

Performance Director David Humphreys says better days are ahead for 30-year-old

Will a new coach bounce for Wales cause Ireland problems?

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Rugby’s embrace of brute physicality over skill will lead to life-changing injuries

The reserve bench has become an instrument of aggressive scrummaging, compromising player safety

When Springboks join the Six Nations, then you can call it ‘rugby’s greatest championship’

South Africa’s participation could be a seismic shift in international rugby landscape

Wales call up trio of backs for Ireland Six Nations clash

Outhalves Jarrod Evans and Gareth Anscombe and centre Max Llewellyn join squad

Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensions

Beirne’s contract is through the 2027 World Cup in Australia and beyond in the case of Ringrose

How Ireland’s new attacking plan has fuelled their perfect Six Nations start

Subtle tweaks appear to be working for Simon Easterby's side

Calvin Nash steps in and puts his best foot forward

Munster winger says competition for places helps drive Ireland on

Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victory

The memory of a famous Welsh victory against the odds in 2008 should serve as a warning against Irish complacency

Ireland to wear white for Six Nations match with Wales to help colour blind fans

Combination of red and green is a particular problem for people with colour vision deficiency (CVD)

Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’

The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves

Finlay Bealham takes chance to banish doubts while Tadhg Furlong’s out

Ireland prop warns against underestimating challenge pose by Wales

Wilkins calls on Connacht to pick up precious momentum

Coach believes form of province’s Irish players is a major plus but right now league points the priority

Romain Ntamack to return for France in time for Six Nations game against Ireland

Outhalf to miss round three game away to Italy

Ireland ‘optimistic’ over availability of Hansen, McCarthy and Furlong for Wales clash

Ireland travel to Cardiff to face Wales in round three of the Six Nations on February 22nd

Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby

Ireland interim head coach the ideal replacement for Warren Gatland

Six Nations: Warren Gatland leaves Wales job after dismal second stint as head coach

WRU confirm departure by mutual agreement

Cullen calls for patience as he oversees Prendergast’s rise to prominence

Leinster coach fully aware of the game’s vagaries and the rocky road ahead for all aspiring outhalfs

Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales

Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform

Gerry Thornley: There is a theory France losing to England is good for Ireland, but is it?

England’s bonus point win makes them real contenders again while Ireland will host a hugely motivated France in round four

Ref should have given Ireland a penalty try but Henshaw can count himself lucky

Unlike James Doleman at Murrayfield, Nika Amashukeli’s communication at Twickenham was ideal – firm, concise, precise, polite

Peter O’Mahony happy to take on the boo-boys at Murrayfield if it means playing for Ireland

Munster veteran still relishing every opportunity he gets to don the green jersey

Ireland’s Scottish win has all roads leading to France

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Scottish media bemoans ‘toothless Scotland’ after Groundhog Day-esque Six Nations loss to Ireland

Most reports pointed to a dominant Ireland side who exposed the gulf between the teams

Six Nations: Wacky Races, unknown clowns and an ‘absolute pain in the backside’

From error-laden chaos at Twickenham to the start of a bad joke at Murrayfield

Andrew Porter’s hard-nosed display epitomised that of Ireland against Scotland

Six Nations: The outstanding Irish prop had a scrapbook full of standout moments at Murrayfield

Five things we learned as Ireland go clear of the pack in the Six Nations

Simon Easterby not overly worried about soft scores as France falter with line in sight against England

Sam Prendergast passes big test with flying colours

Young outhalf was a model of composure in the Murrayfield maelstrom and a deserved Man of the Matc

Six Nations: Simon Easterby keeping the lid on the pot as Ireland clinically defuse Scottish threat

Captain Caelan Doris points to calm heads and quick return to game plan as key to Murrayfield win

Talking point: Scotland fail to make Ireland pay price for first-half profligacy during Six Nations game

Despite passing up on 14 to 21 points, Ireland were never going to suffer the same fate as France at Twickenham

Scotland v Ireland as it happened: Ireland secure bonus point win

Sam Prendergast wins man of the match as Ireland win comfortably in Murrayfield

Ireland take big step to third successive title with bonus-point victory over Scotland

Final margin ought to have been bigger as Ireland secured their 11th win in a row against the Scots

Scotland 18 Ireland 32: Irish player ratings as Sam Prendergast flowers in Scotland

Jamison Gibson-Park completes outstanding show from Ireland’s halfback pairing in Murrayfield

England end losing run with dramatic Six Nations win over France

Late converted try gives Steve Borthwick’s side one-point win at Twickenham

Ireland’s Caelan Doris backs Calvin Nash to perform against Scotland after Hansen ruled out

Connacht winger Mack Hansen to miss Six Nations second round clash due to hamstring tightness

Wales sink further into crisis as Italy win in Rome

Italian discipline disintegrates in closing stages to earn two yellow cards

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