Rugby

February

February 2024

Squad News

Munster's Simon Zebo will not need surgery for knee injury

12 Feb

4.2k

Italian Job

Lynagh to swap Harlequins for Benetton with aim of playing for Italy

12 Feb

5.4k

confidence is key

'He nailed it': Andy Farrell lauds confidence of young boy who sang Ireland's Call at Aviva

12 Feb

4.1k

Top 10

Crowley backs up Marseille with another impressive attacking display

12 Feb

3.7k

syncing feeling

McCloskey responds to Farrell's Ireland challenge after 'face didn't fit' under Schmidt

12 Feb

6.6k

POTM

Lowe salutes captain Doris' pre-match speech after another excellent wing display

11 Feb

5.0k

Rewind

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland continue Six Nations run with huge win over Italy

11 Feb

3.1k

Reaction

'You’ve got to be happy with that' - Farrell satisfied after Italy rout

11 Feb

3.2k

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.

11 Feb

11.1k

Freemarks out of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their 36-point win against Italy?

11 Feb

8.1k

bonus point

Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy

Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

11 Feb

6.0k

As it happened

Ireland v Italy, Six Nations

11 Feb

26.6k

Preview

Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash

11 Feb

2.5k

Comment

Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat

Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.

Ciarán Kennedy

10 Feb

5.9k

Report

England come from behind to edge Wales 16-14 at Twickenham

10 Feb

4.6k

Late Drama

France hold off Scotland for controversial Six Nations win

10 Feb

8.9k

oh Captain my captain

'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland

10 Feb

3.3k

Six Nations Preview

Will France respond or down tools against potential title chasers Scotland?

10 Feb

1.7k

late bloomer

'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'

10 Feb

5.3k

chasing history

Farrell urges Ireland to build on Marseille momentum against Italy

10 Feb

1.3k

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.

Gavan Casey

10 Feb

2.5k

Relief

Late try saves Ireland from shock home defeat to Italy

9 Feb

10.1k

captain's call

Alldritt urges 'humiliated' France to atone for Irish 'car crash' against Scotland

9 Feb

3.8k

Leader

'Let’s see what he can do with it' - Farrell excited to hand Doris Ireland captaincy

9 Feb

3.5k

FreePodcast

Opportunities for McCloskey and Casey as Ireland ring the changes for Italy

16:16

Team news

Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy

Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

9 Feb

14.0k

'Never stop fighting' - Will Stuart urges England to show spirit against Wales

9 Feb

1.9k

looking ahead

Joe Schmidt to begin Australia reign with home tie against Wales

9 Feb

4.4k

Jack Conan

'There's far more progression here and understanding of what makes you who you are'

9 Feb

2.7k

U20 Six Nations

'I always wanted to be a good coach': Ian Keatley embracing new challenge with U20s Grand Slam bid

9 Feb

3.4k

Injury Update

Italy hit with more bad injury news ahead of Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland

8 Feb

5.8k

Teamsheet

Galthie keeps France changes to a minimum as Darge and Gilchrist return for Scotland

Updated 8 Feb

4.7k

As You Were

England stick after Wales twist for Six Nations clash

8 Feb

3.4k

leigh laid low by the lee

Halfpenny to miss most of Super Rugby season with injury suffered against Munster

8 Feb

5.6k

Air Force

After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France

8 Feb

1.9k

Centre of attention

Wilhelm de Klerk: South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain as U20s chase another Slam

8 Feb

12.5k

pulling the strings

Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system

Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.

8 Feb

3.0k

Selection

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

Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.

7 Feb

12.3k

Top Picks

Grand Slam star Gleeson not named in squad as Ireland U20s reshuffle pack for Italy clash

7 Feb

10.8k

Update

Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy

7 Feb

4.6k