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Rugby

Yesterday

24th February 2026

Next Job

Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target

They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.

12 hrs ago

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18

Teamsheet

Connacht not under pressure from Andy Farrell to play Aki this weekend — Muldoon

13 hrs ago

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4

In form

'He's always had it in him' - McCloskey praised by Ulster coach Murphy

13 hrs ago

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15

Man I Need

How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable

33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.

Murray Kinsella

20 hrs ago

4.8k

11

Sponsored

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Crocked

Italy blow as Capuozzo ruled out of Six Nations

20 hrs ago

2.4k

1

On Tour

Venues confirmed for Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures in July

24 Feb

8.4k

14

back on track

'The belief is always there. It's an honour and privilege to play for Ireland' - Ringrose

24 Feb

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Impressive

'Tommy was outstanding' - Cullen praises Leinster star's Ireland impact

24 Feb

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Monday

23rd February 2026

URC

Connacht escape €10,000 fine for verbal abuse of referees

23 Feb

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13

new recruit

Munster sign former New Zealand U20 scrum-half O'Donovan

23 Feb

10.1k

33

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

One of the great days at Twickenham

home from home

Fiji to play 'home' Nations Championship games in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh

23 Feb

2.1k

12

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Update

Ireland monitor Lowe's groin injury as 11 players released back to provinces

23 Feb

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24

speed

This was one of the most lethal displays of the Andy Farrell era

Ireland scored three tries in a blistering 10-minute blitz of England at Twickenham.

Murray Kinsella

23 Feb

5.7k

16

Big Joe

'We knew if we delivered, we could beat anyone on our day'

23 Feb

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5

The Boss

'The potential is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months'

The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.

Murray Kinsella

23 Feb

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This week

22nd February 2026 - 25th February 2026

easy

Bielle-Biarrey makes Six Nations history as France beat Italy

22 Feb

8.4k

15

feeling good

McCloskey: 'I'm glad I stuck at it to get to experience days like this'

22 Feb

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80

Speed and Guile

Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby

The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Twickenham

22 Feb

5.1k

30

Last week

15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Les Bleus

France out-half Jalibert ruled out of Italy clash

21 Feb

4.1k

6

Rugby

IRELAND STUN ENGLAND: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy react from Twickenham

21 Feb

4.5k

12

Drama

Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations

21 Feb

3.2k

3

Pride

'You talk about inspiring the nation, hopefully that brought people a bit of joy'

21 Feb

4.2k

14

marks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland trounce England at Twickenham

Jamison Gibson-Park, Stuart McCloskey and Caelan Doris produced phenomenal displays in an excellent team effort.

Gavan Casey

21 Feb

16.0k

44

Your View

How did you rate Ireland's players in their double-scores demolition of England?

21 Feb

2.6k

5

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland

Best Bits

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham

21 Feb

2.8k

7

Focus

Kick in the teeth: Ireland pull off aerial masterstroke on day when few expected it

21 Feb

2.5k

7

Comment

Ireland's outstanding Ulstermen shine on both sides of the ball

This was the Ireland of old, confident, accurate, and capable of producing stunning rugby.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Twickenham

21 Feb

4.7k

27

Dominant

Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham

The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Twickenham

21 Feb

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93

As it happened

England 21-42 Ireland, Six Nations

21 Feb

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150

Setback

Cian Prendergast added to Ireland bench as Jack Conan ruled out of England game

21 Feb

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27

bizarre times

25 years later, recalling Ireland's Foot and Mouth-delayed, what-might-have-been Six Nations

Keith Wood’s try against England remains etched into the tapestry of the countries’ modern-day rugby rivalry.

Gavan Casey

21 Feb

1.8k

11

Skills

McCloskey's NFL pass, and Russell's flick – why don't we see more of this in rugby?

21 Feb

1.6k

4

the cat

'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return

21 Feb

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The old enemy

Blood in the water? Or fallible England? A big test for Ireland in London

There is some fear for Andy Farrell’s men but a stirring win would change the mood music.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from London

21 Feb

1.6k

8

Boost

Josh Neill stars as Ireland overcome England

20 Feb

10.8k

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Rugby Weekly: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview England v Ireland

20 Feb

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0

19m

Big Ange

Italy bring back Ange Capuozzo in timely boost for France Six Nations trip

20 Feb

1.8k

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