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Ireland

This year

2025

Fronting Up

Return of game-changing Sheehan and Conan a huge boost for Ireland

Paul O’Connell’s pack had a good day against the English.

Murray Kinsella

2 Feb

15

Happy Days

'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'

1 Feb

37

Up and Running

Immense bench impact sends Ireland to bonus-point win over England

Simon Easterby’s men made lots of errors but Dan Sheehan and co. got the job done

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

1 Feb

107

Environment

Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness

1 Feb

9

AnalysisCloser Look

Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations

The 2025 action starts tonight.

7 hrs ago

10

Number 10s

Ireland have 'total faith' in Prendergast as ROG cites Crowley's 'yo-yo' form

13 hrs ago

86

mindset

'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form

18 hrs ago

16

Rugby

Experienced England prove too strong for Ireland in U20 Six Nations curtain-raiser

The 42

30 Jan

21

State of the Union

'Our system isn't working properly': IRFU Performance Director on the state of Irish rugby

30 Jan

0

heartbeat

'The coaches are saying get stuck in, the physios are saying get out!'

30 Jan

3

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will be the top try scorer in the Six Nations?

30 Jan

9

opener

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jan

94

On the Move

Ireland goalkeeper Travers joins Middlesbrough on loan

29 Jan

2

On the Move

Ireland's Evan Ferguson could join German champions Bayer Leverkusen on loan deal

29 Jan

18

hybrid

Is Tadhg Beirne a better second row or blindside flanker?

29 Jan

26

Tighthead

Furlong's absence means Bealham and younger guns must step up

Thomas Clarkson did well in November, while Jack Aungier has had his first call-up.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

Teamsheet

New Ireland boss Doak reveals team for Six Nations U20 opener against England

28 Jan

8

On the Move

Evan Ferguson could link up with Xabi Alonso in Bayer Leverkusen loan deal

28 Jan

22

playmaker

'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg

28 Jan

12

Familiar faces

Farrell appoints Nucifora, Walters and Hammond to Lions staff

28 Jan

15

State of the Union

'We have to ensure the other provinces close the gap to Leinster'

IRFU performance director David Humphreys has a big job on his hands.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

50

wing man

Turning 30, defending on the wing, and law tweaks with Ringrose

27 Jan

5

locked in

'I want to keep playing for Ireland. Hopefully our best days are ahead of us'

27 Jan

2

crux

'When Ireland play that, they are arguably the best in the world' - Borthwick

26 Jan

6

CONFIRMED

Furlong ruled out of Ireland's clash with England as Aungier called up

The 32-year-old has returned home to Ireland after a recurrence of his calf injury.

Updated 26 Jan

39

Israel

New helicopters will have Israeli tech despite Govt aim to avoid kit from the country

The Irish defence department has signed contracts with Airbus for military helicopters which carry technology manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems.

Niall O'Connor

26 Jan

Man in the Arena

'People only see us as rugby players, not as brothers, husbands, boyfriends'

26 Jan

12

big calls

Ireland's tight selection decisions show strength of 23 for England

Simon Easterby’s men had a big session in the Portuguese sun earlier today.

25 Jan

2

Setbacks

Disappointment for Ireland Sevens rugby teams in Perth tournament

25 Jan

3

Provincial Lines

'We've never selected a player because we felt, 'He's playing with Leinster''

25 Jan

35

obrigado

Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination

Ireland are set to visit Portugal to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

24 Jan

3

Training Camp

'Business as usual' for fully-fit Ireland in Portugal without Farrell

24 Jan

3

Rhys Ruddock

'When it's your dad doing it, you see the good but also the tough times'

Rhys Ruddock has followed his father, Mike, into coaching since retiring from playing.

23 Jan

6

hope springs

'If there was ever a call, I’d love to take it' - Leinster's McGrath hopeful of Ireland recall

23 Jan

34

YOUNG PROMISE

Mangan has sibling rivalry experience to count for making Ireland U20 squad

16 Jan

1

Selection

Ireland back familiar squad in aiming for unprecedented Six Nations three-peat

The Irish coaching staff have introduced some exciting new faces in recent campaigns.

Murray Kinsella

15 Jan

52

CONFIRMED

Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby has named this year's Six Nations squad

The 42

15 Jan

22

CONFIRMED

22-year-old Jack Boyle included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Simon Easterby has also named four development players.

15 Jan

154

coygig

Fixture details confirmed for Ireland's Nations League opener against Turkiye

14 Jan

0

Number 10

O'Gara believes 21-year-old Prendergast has a huge future

14 Jan

6

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