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mindset

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team

The head coach wants his players to attack this game in Paris.

13 hrs ago

10

Feeling Bleu

Ireland in Paris: The misery years

12 hrs ago

6

Opportunity

Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A

5 hrs ago

19

Planning

FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final

9 hrs ago

RIP

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Updated 9 hrs ago

6

Today's news

Staying Put

Pádraig Amond extends Waterford contract for two more seasons

2 mins ago

Analysisplatform

POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength

The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

59 mins ago

Scottish Premiership

Celtic's clash with Aberdeen postponed due to waterlogged pitch

1 hr ago

Movers and Shakers

Eight big Ireland WNT transfers in January as Katie McCabe looks likely to leave Arsenal

2 hrs ago

Ready to go

Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage

2 hrs ago

On Tour

Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam

On the road for Shels’ Conference League journey, featuring interviews with For Those I Love and Mark Rutherford.

3 hrs ago

2

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Ireland get set for mouthwatering Six Nations opener against France in Paris

Team News

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

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Letter from Paris

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

11

Profile

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

5

Interview

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

11

Rugby

Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?

3 hrs ago

Paris Match

Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland

Murray and Ciarán on the challenge facing Ireland, France’s Grand Slam ambitions, and Sam Prendergast’s chance to shine.

3 hrs ago

Opportunity

Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A

5 hrs ago

19

Call It Here

Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?

7 hrs ago

8

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris

Number 10

'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland

8 hrs ago

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Planning

FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final

9 hrs ago

PodcastThe Football Family

2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition

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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I

The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football

4

Part II

The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership

2

Part III

Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance

1

RIP

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Updated 9 hrs ago

6

Feeling Bleu

Ireland in Paris: The misery years

For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.

12 hrs ago

6

mindset

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team

13 hrs ago

10

Complaint

Derek Lyng: 'I just think there's too much going on at the minute. It's not fair on lads'

13 hrs ago

2

dream team

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off

14 hrs ago

6

Banned

'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki

14 hrs ago

10

Yesterday

3rd February 2026

Upset

Irish teenager key as Hearts' title challenge rocked to boost Celtic

21 hrs ago

Boost

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final

Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.

22 hrs ago

10

Wrap

Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis

22 hrs ago

1

Ones to watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.

3 Feb

8

Determined

Lindsey Vonn on medal hunt at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL

3 Feb

2

Mark Again..

Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again

3 Feb

7

Go West

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan

3 Feb

2

Dates For Diary

5 games live on TV-streaming in GAA hurling league next weekend

3 Feb

Les blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

3 Feb

6

Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

3 Feb

12

50m

Big names

Staying stars Teahupoo and Bob Olinger counting down to Cheltenham

3 Feb

Please Stay

Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle

3 Feb

2

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

3 Feb

17

partnerships

Centra new sponsor of camogie leagues, Derry rename county GAA stadiums

3 Feb

1

PodcastThe 42FM

Thrills, spills and politics: Why you should watch the Winter Olympics

Fixtures

NFL confirm there will be no international game in Dublin in 2026

3 Feb

4

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

3 Feb

17

Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

3 Feb

4

Team news

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.

3 Feb

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