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February 2024

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.

Gavan Casey

2 Feb

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Freemarks out of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?

2 Feb

10.6k

Take a Bow

Ex-Everton and West Ham stars on target as Nigeria and DR Congo reach AFCON semis

2 Feb

4.0k

High praise

Brendan Rodgers 'taken aback' by Adam Idah's attributes

2 Feb

4.9k

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.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

2 Feb

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Deals Done

Ipswich Town sign UCD defender as Dundalk midfielder heads to League One

Updated 2 Feb

3.9k

Last Four

Son magic takes South Korea into Asian Cup semi-final

2 Feb

3.0k

Withdrawal

Fury and Usyk's undisputed title fight postponed after Englishman suffers cut in sparring

2 Feb

3.6k

As it happened

France v Ireland, Six Nations

2 Feb

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FreeSQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sports news this week?

2 Feb

6.8k

belt-tightening

Premier League clubs spend £100m in transfer window - down from £815m last January

2 Feb

3.4k

Star Man

Ange Capuozzo to miss Italy's Six Nations opener against England

2 Feb

3.4k

Reaction

'It’s wonderful to see' - Praise for Man United matchwinner Mainoo

2 Feb

3.2k

Crystal Ball Gazing

Poll: What do you think will be the outcome of tonight's Ireland-France game?

2 Feb

4.7k

decision

Venue rota announced for future Munster hurling finals involving Clare or Waterford

2 Feb

4.3k

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.

2 Feb

3.1k

column

Six Nations retains its appeal by staying the same in a changing sporting world

2 Feb

2.7k

jack crowley

'It’s a big occasion and we need big players, he’s certainly one of them'

2 Feb

2.7k

Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

2 Feb

5.2k

we go again

O'Shea, O'Connor and Hennelly, still getting up the noses of Dublin after all these years

2 Feb

2.6k

Preview

Ireland sense opportunity as a new era kicks off in France

Andy Farrell’s side face a testing Six Nations opener in Marseille tonight.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Marseille

2 Feb

1.7k

Switch

The former Cork underage hurling star now looking to hit big time with Ireland

2 Feb

9.8k

Punishment

'I wasn't aware that rule was changed' - Rory McIlroy hit with two-stroke penalty

1 Feb

8.5k

On the Move

Adam Idah joins Celtic on loan as Ireland teammate leaves for West Brom

Updated 1 Feb

4.8k

CLASS KOBBIE

Mainoo's 97th-minute winner seals seven-goal thriller for Man United

1 Feb

4.5k

On the rise

Real Madrid click into gear with stroll to top of La Liga

1 Feb

1.8k

Premier League

Kalvin Phillips makes costly debut error as West Ham draw with Bournemouth

1 Feb

3.0k

Cork GAA

Cork stadium to be renamed 'SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh' with immediate effect following vote

1 Feb

1.2k

Third Level

UCC, MTU Cork and SETU Carlow book Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spots

1 Feb

2.3k

On the Move

Irish underage prospect Naj Razi leaves Shamrock Rovers for Serie B

Updated 1 Feb

3.2k

Reports

Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes to Ferrari confirmed

Updated 1 Feb

4.1k

Pairc Life

Joey Carbery to start for Munster against Crusaders

1 Feb

8.1k

Test Yourself

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

1 Feb

4.1k

Cork

Man charged with death of GAA commentator through dangerous driving 'effectively panicked'

1 Feb

4.3k

Selection

Paul O'Connell's nephew Evan to captain Ireland U20s against France

1 Feb

8.7k

Team news

George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland

Updated 1 Feb

3.9k

Team news

Borthwick hands out two debuts for England's Six Nations opener against Italy

1 Feb

4.2k

LATE CHANGE

19-year-old Posolo Tuilagi, nephew of Manu, called into French squad for Ireland clash

1 Feb

6.2k

stepping up

Peter O'Mahony: 'Destructive' Joe McCarthy is ready for Marseille mission

1 Feb

3.3k

Podcast The 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland go bold as they gear up for special occasion in Marseille

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