Rugby

February

February 2024

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

18:10

Have your say

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

1 Feb

2.7k

ANALYSIS

Alldritt v Doris will be a blockbuster battle in Marseille

The two number eights have the ability to be game-changers for their team.

1 Feb

2.1k

Opening Night

Gibson-Park determined to end long wait for win against France

1 Feb

1.5k

time for change?

Zebo: Páirc Uí Chaoimh a better venue for Munster than Aviva

1 Feb

5.5k

marseille mission

Farrell wants Ireland to be 'more ruthless' as France lie in wait

1 Feb

1.3k

Brían Gleeson

'We haven’t spoken about a third Grand Slam in a row. That has never once come up'

1 Feb

2.4k

January

January 2024

on standby

'Stay Ready' - Andy Farrell's message to Simon Zebo after missing out on Ireland selection

31 Jan

4.8k

Save the Date

Confirmed: Ireland set for November showdown against the All Blacks

31 Jan

8.4k

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.

31 Jan

3.8k

Future planning

Cardiff and Bilbao to host European rugby finals in 2025 and 2026

31 Jan

2.1k

Top 10

Jack Crowley: The late starter who won race to succeed Johnny Sexton

Friday’s game against France will be Crowley’s first Six Nations start.

31 Jan

4.0k

the joe show

'He's a young fella on a mission' - Farrell backs McCarthy to deliver against France

31 Jan

3.5k

Team news

McCarthy and Nash start against France as Ringrose misses out with injury

Andy Farrell has opted for a 6:2 bench split.

31 Jan

16.7k

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future plans

England's Itoje staying at Saracens in new 'long-term' deal

31 Jan

1.6k

munster v crusaders

Rob Penney invokes 'Fields' and 'Zombie' as Crusaders lay seeds for Páirc battle

31 Jan

5.6k

Teamsheet

Lucu at scrum-half and Moefana on wing in France team to face Ireland

Updated 31 Jan

7.3k

Tune in

Here's the full TV schedule for the 2024 Six Nations tournament

31 Jan

9.5k

contract talks

Rowntree confirms O'Mahony contract still up in the air heading into Six Nations

31 Jan

4.9k

locked in

'I’ve had to work hard to get into this position' - Beirne enjoying competition in Ireland squad

31 Jan

1.4k

Blow

Marcus Smith out of England’s Six Nations opener with calf injury

Updated 30 Jan

4.8k

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.

30 Jan

5.0k

red to blue

Rowntree expects RG Snyman back in Munster action in February

Updated 30 Jan

7.5k

réel reconnaître réel

'I think he's the only guy who's said 'no' to me' - ROG backs Crowley's mindset in Marseille

Ronan O’Gara on Jack Crowley, a ‘freed-up’ France, and Friday night’s Six Nations opener.

30 Jan

12.9k

Squad News

Munster's John Hodnett and Paddy Patterson face injury lay-offs

30 Jan

5.6k

decisions decisions

'He brings energy to everything he does' - Farrell weighs up McCarthy call for France

30 Jan

4.5k

Selection

The Ireland team we’d like to see start against France

Andy Farrell faces some big calls ahead of Wednesday’s team announcement.

29 Jan

19.8k

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win the Six Nations?

29 Jan

4.5k

robbie henshaw

'The belief we have is sky-high' - Ireland feeling confident ahead of French test

29 Jan

2.1k

Probe

EPCR appeal decision to overturn Caulfield’s red card against Connacht

29 Jan

3.1k

gameweek

No injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Six Nations opener with France

Andy Farrell’s side take on France in Marseille on Friday night.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Quinta do Lago

29 Jan

3.2k

Case for defence

Ex London-Irish player Danaher to join Ireland women’s coaching team

29 Jan

2.9k

andy farrell

'If you can't get excited about what's coming up, you shouldn't be in this job'

29 Jan

2.7k

Seventh Heaven

Ireland women's team make history with rugby success in Perth

28 Jan

10.5k

jack crowley

'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'

If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.

28 Jan

4.6k

Rugby

Stade Francais edge depleted Bordeaux-Begles, Premiership leaders Northampton shine

27 Jan

3.1k

SVNS

Vikki Wall debuts as Ireland Sevens teams advance to semi-finals in Perth

27 Jan

5.6k

Health

Rassie Erasmus hospitalised with chemical burns in freak accident

27 Jan

5.8k

Ewels drafted into England squad, Wainwright’s new Dragons deal boost Wales

26 Jan

3.3k