# 6Nations

All time

Sean O’Brien ruled out for remainder of 6 Nations, Sexton ‘rolls ankle’ in training

Joe Schmidt also says that lock Mike McCarthy is unlikely to play again this season having seen a specialist after his concussion.

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Feb 19th 2016, 1:06 PM

# Vital Statistics

England coach Jones preparing for 'Aussie Rules battle' with Ireland

The Australian claims Ireland kick 60% of their ball, but the actual stats say otherwise.

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Feb 18th 2016, 10:11 AM

# barnstorming

Surprisingly enough, Wayne Barnes' favourite Six Nations moment is the exact same as yours

Assuming you’re an Irish rugby fan who likes your Grand Finales on the dramatic side.

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Feb 16th 2016, 10:43 AM

# Slipping Away

'It's great on paper': Delicate balance for provinces welcoming Irish players back

‘You want them to come in with gusto and excitement, but sometimes it’s just not the case.’

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Feb 16th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Style Points

Pick your favourite try scored so far in this year's Six Nations

Six games down, nine to go.

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Feb 15th 2016, 2:13 PM

# Top XV

France v Ireland coughed up just one player for our Six Nations Team of the Week

The sooner that game drips from the memory banks the better.

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Feb 15th 2016, 9:36 AM

# finishing strong

More warning shots from Scotland, but North and Roberts tip the balance for Wales

Wales and Scotland shared five tries in an entertaining encounter under the roof in Cardiff.

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Feb 13th 2016, 6:53 PM

# that's entertainment

Wales and Scotland made up for all that unpleasantness in Paris with two lovely first-half tries

Gareth Davies came up with a terrific finish, but should have been called back.

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Feb 13th 2016, 5:55 PM

# out of 10

How we rated Ireland in that bruising battle against France

This one was painful on so many levels.

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Feb 13th 2016, 4:51 PM

# Battlefield

Black and Bleu! The first half in Paris was an absolute war

Referee Jaco Peyper is making no friends in Ireland this afternoon.

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Feb 13th 2016, 3:47 PM

# up against it

Payback on Irish minds as they seek to break France hoodoo

Fly-half Caughey putting Olympic dreams on hold with a Six Nations crown to defend.

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Feb 13th 2016, 9:00 AM

# back to basics

More Warrenball! Gatland wants Wales to be more direct after 'expansive' approach fell short

Batten down those hatches, Scotland.

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Feb 12th 2016, 5:02 PM

# daunting

No time to lick their wounds as U20s prepare for bruising France encounter

Forwards coach calls for major improvement tonight after opening defeat to Wales.

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Feb 12th 2016, 3:55 PM

# so fresh and so clean

95 minutes of training time in 'unsettling and frustrating' week for Schmidt

Late selection calls and a focus on recovery have made it a difficult week for the reigning champs.

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Feb 11th 2016, 6:58 PM

# jack be nimble

'It's down to who's willing to work harder': McGrath scrummaging with a plan

The Leinster loosehead will pack down against the heaviest man to appear at last year’s World Cup. You think he’s fazed?

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Feb 11th 2016, 6:42 PM

# playmaker

No Bastareaud coming down the tracks, but Sexton fit and ready for France and Danty

‘I probably felt the way front-rowers feel every day, but as a soft out-half I just didn’t hide it as well.’

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Feb 11th 2016, 2:38 PM

# Opinion

Tight turnaround for Sexton and more talking points from Schmidt's side to face France

The out-half has struggled with a shoulder injury this week, but has been declared good to go.

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Feb 11th 2016, 1:39 PM

# Patched Up

Sean O'Brien and the Kearneys start for Ireland, as Zebo misses out on France trip

Fergus McFadden is on Ireland’s bench as Joe Schmidt makes three changes for the trip to Paris.

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Feb 11th 2016, 12:55 PM

# black and bleu

Ireland ready to spring towards Paris after bruising 'neutral' start

The ‘building blocks’ are in place and Ireland will reach for the gears this weekend.

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Feb 9th 2016, 7:04 PM

# nest step

'Young Munster U8s are looking for someone': Ryan backs 'great communicator' POC to become coach

Donnacha Ryan was in a better position than anyone to see every aspect brought to the able by Paul O’Connell.

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Feb 9th 2016, 5:09 PM

# healing power

Wales delay naming team as Biggar makes remarkable recovery

The fly-half suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday but could still face Scotland this weekend.

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Feb 9th 2016, 5:05 PM

# walking wounded

Sexton, Trimble and Zebo sit out training while McFadden joins Ireland squad as cover

The trio are expected to train fully on Thursday, but Keith Earls remains a major doubt for Saturday’s trip to Paris.

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Feb 9th 2016, 3:33 PM

# Number 1

Jones: Billy Vunipola can be the best number 8 in the world

A key player in last week’s Six Nations win over Scotland, Billy Vunipola has impressed Eddie Jones.

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Feb 9th 2016, 8:39 AM

# propped up

Having Mike Ross back in training is good news for everybody (unless you're the lad who has to carry him)

There was nothing light about the entertainment at Leinster’s training ground today.

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Feb 8th 2016, 5:23 PM

# Onwards

'When you come off the pitch a bit battered and bruised, that’s always a good thing' -- Best

‘When you come off the pitch in the front five and you’re a bit battered and bruised that’s always a good thing.’

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Feb 8th 2016, 12:13 PM

# First XV

CJ Stander and the rest of The42's Six Nations Team of the Week

There was the tightest of tight calls at number eight, while we found room for five Irishmen after the draw against Wales.

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Feb 8th 2016, 12:00 PM

# time to draw breath

'We can build on that and get better': Positives in Irish game keeps Murray confident

A point dropped, but Ireland have won back-to-back titles with a defeat under their belts.

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Feb 7th 2016, 8:30 PM

# KICKING THEMSELVES

'We had the game won': Wales leave Dublin frustrated with point dropped

Jamie Roberts said his side were ‘kicking themselves’ after failing to close the game at 13 – 16.

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Feb 7th 2016, 7:49 PM

# out of 10

Here's how we rated Ireland after an intense draw at home to Wales

Ireland will head back to Carton House disappointed at having to share the spoils.

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Feb 7th 2016, 5:23 PM

# honours even

13-point lead not enough for Ireland as Wales scrap back to force a draw

It’s the first time in Championship history that the sides have shared the spoils.

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Feb 7th 2016, 5:06 PM

# late withdrawal

Williams in at fullback for Wales as Anscombe is ruled out

Warren Gatland has had to shuffle his starting XV ahead of today’s match in Dublin.

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Feb 7th 2016, 1:50 PM

# History in the making

133 years of the 4, 5 and 6 Nations Championship: Can Ireland complete its first 3-in-a-row?

Most back-to-back champs have not fared well when they try for a third straight Championship.

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Feb 7th 2016, 6:20 AM

# It's quizziness time

QUIZ: How well do you know Ireland's Six Nations opponents Wales?

Will you win the Grand Slam or pick up the wooden spoon?

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Feb 6th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Captain's run

Best driving Ireland squad to enjoy the build-up, and get out of rucks clean

Entering the third of four internationals refereed by Jerome Garces, the new Ireland captain has a clear message at the breakdown.

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Feb 6th 2016, 2:31 PM

# Wales watching

'There is a familiarity between Ireland and Wales and familiarity breeds contempt' - Ryan Jones

The former Wales captain opens up to The42 on deep-seated rivalries, his love of the Six Nations and how much he misses the game.

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Feb 6th 2016, 7:30 AM

# reigning men

Ireland in a bullish 'mind-space' with new leaders pushed forward

“Wracked with doubt? Not really, no.”

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Feb 6th 2016, 7:10 AM

# Crystal Ball

Our writers give their predictions for the Six Nations

What way do you see the tournament unfolding?

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Feb 6th 2016, 6:30 AM

# spotter's guide

13 things you won't be able to sidestep this Six Nations weekend

Pipin’ ain’t easy.

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Feb 6th 2016, 2:42 AM

# Friday

We’ll Leave It There So: Shooting at boxing weigh-in, Ireland team named and today's sport

There was also big news for Sonia O’Sullivan and reports that Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge may quit the club.

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Feb 5th 2016, 8:03 PM

# Know Your Enemy

Have we got a kicker? Can we defend? The Italian perspective on the Six Nations

Italian rugby blogger Dario Mazzocchi serves up the penultimate part of our Six Nations preview series.

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Feb 5th 2016, 7:30 PM