Sam Prendergast set to start Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Paris
Breaking | Sam Prendergast during an Ireland Rugby squad training session at The Campus in Quinta do Lago, Portugal.…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: This Six Nations campaign has become Andy Farrell’s greatest challenge yet as Ireland boss
Head coach already faced a daunting list of things to fix before the disruption caused by further injuries…
Six Nations blow confirmed as Ireland’s Bundee Aki hit with four-game ban for verbally abusing match officials
Breaking | Bundee Aki during the 2025 Six Nations match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in…
Six Nations jury: English hype, Welsh fear and can Ireland rise again?
Our writers answer six key questions as the tournament looms into view Captains Dewi Lake (Wales), Sione Tuipulotu…
Rugby jury: Farrell squad surprises and Six Nations bolters – Our writers give their verdicts
Hugo Keenan (middle) is on the way back from injury 1 – After a difficult November, do you…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Irish rugby must take steps to repair its damaged relationship with English referees
Tom Farrell of Munster is shown a yellow card by referee Matthew Carley during the Investec Champions Cup…
Joshua Kenny – The making of Leinster’s Wicklow wing wizard: ‘He was running over lads and running around lads’
Growth spurt during Covid and stint with Ireland sevens has turned Joshua Kenny into a star Pres Bray’s…
Scott Robertson to depart All Blacks head coach role as player power forces NZR hand
Exclusive | Scott Robertson is to vacate his role as New Zealand head coach Twenty months out from the…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Serious doubts still linger over Leinster after La Rochelle display
Defence and discipline remain concerns for Leo Cullen as Blues close in on home advantage for Champions Cup…
Andrew Porter now doubtful for Six Nations as Andy Farrell faces growing injury crisis
Andrew Porter is an injury concern with a calf injury. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile. Ireland coach Andy Farrell has…
‘It was special’ – Leinster’s Harry Byrne delighted to nail his big moment against La Rochelle
Ronan O’Gara chooses not to speak to media after Champions Cup defeat Harry Byrne of Leinster celebrates after…
Harry Byrne the hero as Leinster survive La Rochelle onslaught to edge Champions Cup classic
Leinster 25 La Rochelle 24 Leinster players celebrate after Harry Byrne, centre, converted an 80th minute penalty to…