Rugby
February
February 2024
Analysis Analysis
How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France
The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.
CONFIRMED
Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach
Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.
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'He’s the best suited scrum-half in the world to the way that we want to play'
words of wisdom
'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
Doubling up
Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
Marseille
Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.
squeaker
Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.
Reaction
'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over
Captain
O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.
Analysis marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.
Up and Running
Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.
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Opening Night
Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour
It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.
