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Ireland restore feel-good factor

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England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

16 hrs ago

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Exit

Ulster confirm departure of defence coach Bell by mutual consent

16 hrs ago

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Analysisboot to ball

Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England

After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.

Murray Kinsella

21 hrs ago

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heartbeat

'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland

21 hrs ago

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Monday

3rd February 2025

suspended

English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s

3 Feb

10

Injury Update

Ireland hopeful for Bealham and Hansen as Ahern and Bolton join squad

3 Feb

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red card

France out-half Ntamack to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday

3 Feb

24

Impact

'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'

3 Feb

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Selection

Ireland weigh up changes for Six Nations visit to Scotland

3 Feb

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This week

2nd February 2025 - 5th February 2025

Candidates

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations

2 Feb

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Analysisbonus point

Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires

Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.

Murray Kinsella

2 Feb

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Healthy rivalry

'It'd be a bit awkward if we didn’t get on: we travel in the same car to and from kicking'

2 Feb

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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

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Last week

26th January 2025 - 1st February 2025

Reaction

Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'

1 Feb

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Happy Days

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

1 Feb

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Analysismarks out of 10

Player ratings as Ireland see off stern English challenge at the Aviva

1 Feb

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Podcast

Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match podcast

1 Feb

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Comment

James Lowe revels in role as Ireland's chief agitator and instigator

1 Feb

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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

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Off the Mark

Jones hat-trick helps Scotland start Six Nations with bonus-point win over Italy

1 Feb

12

As it happened

Ireland v England, Six Nations

1 Feb

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Changes

Ex-England and Leinster coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92

1 Feb

27

sports tech

'It'll always be an advantage for the IRFU but others are starting to replicate that'

1 Feb

5

Environment

Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness

1 Feb

9

Preview

England a blockbuster opener as Ireland chase Six Nations history

Simon Easterby’s squad need to hit the ground running against Steve Borthwick’s side in Dublin.

Ciarán Kennedy

1 Feb

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whitewash

Dupont-inspired France thrash Wales in Six Nations opener

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners.

31 Jan

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AnalysisCloser Look

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

The 2025 action starts tonight.

31 Jan

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Rights

'More eyes, not less' - Maro Itoje urges organisers to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV

31 Jan

4

Question Time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

31 Jan

6

Confident

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress

31 Jan

11

Number 10s

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

31 Jan

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mindset

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

31 Jan

16

taking the reins

'Because Faz isn’t around we’ve all had to step up in certain areas'

31 Jan

2

Call it

Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Six Nations?

31 Jan

12

Disappointment

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

Mark Mapletoft’s champions took a 19-3 victory away from Leeside.

Gavan Casey

Reports from Virgin Media Park

30 Jan

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Hope

Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

30 Jan

6

Looking Back

How well do you remember Ireland's 2023 and 2024 Six Nations wins?

30 Jan

5

Transfer

Clarke moves to Saracens from Munster

30 Jan

7

Comment

Baird has opportunity to lay down a marker in Ireland's back row

30 Jan

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