Rugby

Number 10

'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland

24 mins ago

247

Feeling Bleu

Ireland in Paris: The misery years

For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.

4 hrs ago

1.2k

mindset

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team

4 hrs ago

914

dream team

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off

5 hrs ago

2.0k

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Banned

'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki

5 hrs ago

2.2k

Yesterday

3rd February 2026

Ones to watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.

15 hrs ago

4.1k

Go West

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan

18 hrs ago

2.8k

Les blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

18 hrs ago

2.9k

Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

20 hrs ago

3.3k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

France v Ireland/Six Nations preview

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

23 hrs ago

5.0k

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

3 Feb

3.6k

Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

3 Feb

4.4k

Team news

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.

3 Feb

13.7k

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Respect

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'

3 Feb

5.4k

Monday

2nd February 2026

Dates For Diary

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed

2 Feb

4.8k

Bienvenue

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

2 Feb

2.3k

Making A Switch

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster

2 Feb

4.5k

Possible XV

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise

2 Feb

24.7k

Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

2 Feb

4.4k

Fronting Up

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus

2 Feb

1.9k

front row union

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman

2 Feb

3.0k

Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

2 Feb

3.9k

Sunday

1st February 2026

toto

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’

Murray Kinsella

1 Feb

4.2k

easy

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning

1 Feb

1.8k

Update

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp

1 Feb

7.2k

Job Done

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory

1 Feb

2.2k

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Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

1 Feb

3.4k

Last week

25th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

31 Jan

4.1k

URC

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point

31 Jan

2.7k

Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

31 Jan

5.0k

Impressive

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh

31 Jan

4.5k

URC

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre

31 Jan

3.8k

Reaction

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player

31 Jan

6.9k

Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

31 Jan

3.5k

game wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

31 Jan

6.2k

Report

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.

30 Jan

7.9k

hot prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

30 Jan

3.9k

It's quiziness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

30 Jan

4.9k

New Deal

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension

30 Jan

3.1k