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Rugby

'You talk about inspiring the nation, hopefully that brought people a bit of joy'
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.
How did you rate Ireland's players in their double-scores demolition of England?
SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham
Kick in the teeth: Ireland pull off aerial masterstroke on day when few expected it
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.
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
England 21-42 Ireland, Six Nations
Cian Prendergast added to Ireland bench as Jack Conan ruled out of England game
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.
McCloskey's NFL pass, and Russell's flick – why don't we see more of this in rugby?
'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return
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.
Yesterday
20th February 2026
Josh Neill stars as Ireland overcome England
Rugby Weekly: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview England v Ireland
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The final England-Ireland preview
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Italy bring back Ange Capuozzo in timely boost for France Six Nations trip
Doris: Ireland determined 'to hunt England down, show what we're about'
France give starts to hulking locks Flament and Meafou against Italy
Munster confirm signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe
'I like where the group is going. I like where the road leads, if we can get there'
Farrell: How Prendergast can 'push career on', and keys for Ireland success in Twickenham
Thursday
19th February 2026
Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?
Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
'Sometimes people have nothing to lose and just rip in. We've seen that with Jack'
'He's made of the right stuff' - Farrell condemns 'disgusting' abuse aimed at Edogbo
Kinghorn and Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales
Crowley and Van der Flier start for Ireland as Prendergast left out of 23 for Twickenham
Andy Farrell has made five changes to his team as Ciarán Frawley returns on the Ireland bench.
France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal
Costelow starts as Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut against Scotland
'If I can cover across the board, that can only be a real positive'
Wednesday
18th February 2026
Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.
Irish language commentary option to make rugby debut for Ireland v England clash
Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England
Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England
'He's unreal, an unbelievable athlete' - Ireland aiming to keep Pollock quiet
Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.
Tuesday
17th February 2026
Scotland's Ritchie to miss rest of Six Nations with leg fracture
'It's not right' – Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse