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2024
squad update
Ex-Ulster prop Sutherland back in fold as Scotland lose Tuipulotu for Six Nations run-in
Analysis Report Card
Our player ratings as Ireland earn bonus-point win over Wales
Andrew Porter, Tadhg Furlong, and Ireland’s bench were hugely influential in Ireland’s 31-7 success.
Calcutta Cup
Borthwick's big call at fullback, Kinghorn's influence, and the battle for title contention
National Hurling League
Kyle Hayes among nine All-Ireland starters in Limerick team named to face Dublin
WNT
Four back from long-term injuries and one new call-up as Ireland name first squad of 2024
Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan return, while uncapped Emily Murphy has received her first official call-up.
Show of faith
Doris to reassess self-image after week of challenges, research, and rewards as Ireland captain
‘As Pete comes back in, I want to try to be more of a voice and help him as much as possible.’
top of his game
'As amazing as rugby is, it still takes away things. It takes you away from family'
James Lowe is nearing the peak of his powers as he balances rugby and fatherhood, but he believes he still has scope for improvement.
syncing feeling
McCloskey responds to Farrell's Ireland challenge after 'face didn't fit' under Schmidt
Analysis marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
appointment TV
Patrick Mahomes can overthrow Tom Brady as The Greatest, but 7 titles may never be matched
familiar face
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
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.
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.
upstarts
6 uncapped players who could light up the Six Nations
Gavan Casey chooses six players whose impending test debuts could lead to glittering tournaments for their respective countries.
munster v crusaders
Rob Penney invokes 'Fields' and 'Zombie' as Crusaders lay seeds for Páirc battle
Up In The Air
Ranking the teams ahead of this year's Six Nations
Gavan Casey’s lay of the land ahead of kick-off on Friday.
