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Rugby

Possible XV

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy

Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.

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4 mins ago

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Team news

Ireland U20s make three changes as they look to get back on track against Italy

3 hrs ago

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Rugby

Ulster sign Irish-qualified teenagers from Australia and South Africa for their academy

3 hrs ago

2.5k

3

Bryn Ward

'A year ago I was playing AIL, now I’m going to hit a few putts with Josh van der Flier'

11 hrs ago

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Six Nations

'To say we're on the decline is a bit disingenuous'

12 hrs ago

3.1k

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Yesterday

10th February 2026

Team news

Itoje returns to captain England for Scotland Six Nations clash

10 Feb

2.0k

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Review

'There's still frustration' – Ireland begin to turn page on Paris pain

The Irish camp may have over-focused on tactical work rather than the mindset needed to be physical.

10 Feb

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Monday

9th February 2026

impetus

Debuts for Edogbo and Ward could add some pop for Ireland

9 Feb

9.5k

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'Ireland have never and will never cope with that amount of talent taken out of their team'

9 Feb

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Update

Ireland call up 21-year-old Ward as Furlong returns for Italy clash

9 Feb

7.7k

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically

family first

Italy without key man Brex for Dublin clash against Ireland

9 Feb

3.6k

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Blow

England's Feyi-Waboso could miss entire Six Nations

9 Feb

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Switch

Wallaby winger Nawaqanitawase returns to union with move to Japan

9 Feb

3.0k

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bench

'We had a great impact' - Milne proud to step up for Ireland

9 Feb

3.8k

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This week

8th February 2026 - 11th February 2026

aerial battle

Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air. But they kept losing the contests

Andy Farrell’s side got little success from a kicking game that lacked variety.

Murray Kinsella

8 Feb

6.1k

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Last week

1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026

Disappointment

Ireland U20s well beaten by France in Six Nations opener

7 Feb

7.1k

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easy

England thrash Wales in opener as Henry Arundell runs riot

7 Feb

4.6k

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Under Pressure

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

7 Feb

3.7k

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Mixed Fortunes

Italy beat Scotland in rain-soaked Rome

7 Feb

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decisions decisions

Six Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy

7 Feb

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What's Next?

Grim nights for Irish rugby but Farrell has to rally his men after Paris

7 Feb

2.0k

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Rugby

Tough night for Ireland XV as England 'A' run riot at Thomond Park

6 Feb

9.3k

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Test Yourself

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

6 Feb

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Back in green

'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'

6 Feb

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

France-Ireland review

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Injury Update

England injury setback as Feyi-Waboso ruled out on eve of Six Nations opener

6 Feb

2.0k

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Regrets

'Nowhere near where we expect' – Ireland fall well short in Paris

6 Feb

3.7k

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Chastening

France were always favourites but Ireland's frailties a big concern

It was a grim night for Andy Farrell’s side against the brilliant French.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade de France

6 Feb

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Strong start

'When we were 29-0 it was very surprising for us' - Dupont

6 Feb

3.1k

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marks out of 10

Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris

5 Feb

8.5k

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Reaction

'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris

5 Feb

7.7k

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6m

Le Martien

With the boot, or with ball in hand – Antoine Dupont remains an inevitable force

5 Feb

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Have your say

How did you rate Ireland's players on a night to forget in Paris?

5 Feb

7.0k

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Comment

Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days

Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade de France

5 Feb

2.8k

10

down and out

France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris

There were some signs of hope as the Irish bench made an impact but it was misery for Irish fans.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade de France

5 Feb

6.9k

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Minute-by-Minute

Ireland fall well short in 36-14 Six Nations defeat to France

5 Feb

53.6k

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Team news

Josh Neill handed Ireland U20 debut in Six Nations opener following South Africa switch

5 Feb

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Team news

Kinghorn and Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland, Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return

Updated 5 Feb

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