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Rugby

Yesterday
7th February 2025
11 tries in entertaining friendly, but Les Kiss downs Ulster on Ravenhill return
Ireland boast experience at centre while Scotland test new combination
Robbie Henshaw returns for Ireland as Huw Jones and Tom Jordan start together in midfield for the first time.
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Ireland and Scotland name teams for Sunday showdown
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Leinster centre Ben Brownlee training with Munster
Scotland make three changes for Ireland's visit to Murrayfield
Maro Itoje rejected French clubs to fulfill England ambitions
Easterby springs a surprise with POM's return to face the Scots
Robbie Henshaw swaps into the starting XV but it’s a settled matchday 23.
'Jack is disappointed but he's an unbelievable person. He's so supportive'
Henshaw and O'Mahony named in Ireland team to play Scotland
Garry Ringrose and Ryan Baird drop to the bench.
'The whole team and even the coaching staff, we made mistakes on the day'
Thursday
6th February 2025
Doak names side for U20s clash against Scotland
Munster sign centre Dan Kelly from Leicester Tigers
Bath sign England back Arundell from Racing 92, Scotland's Ritchie to join Perpignan
Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
Jalibert, Penaud return for France, England name Fin Smith at 10
Joe Schmidt to leave Australia role after this year's Rugby Championship
Both Ireland out-halves had classy moments and made mistakes
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley were effective as a combination.
Boxing and weekends watching AIL – Dan Sheehan's road back from ACL injury
'I was in a little bit of a panic... Andy just goes, 'This is brilliant!''
Wednesday
5th February 2025
France star Ntamack hit with three-match ban - but set to be back in time for Ireland clash
Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
Hume, Stockdale and McCloskey to make Ulster returns against Queensland Reds
Furlong and McCarthy ruled out but Hansen and Bealham look good for Scots clash
England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
Tuesday
4th February 2025
Ireland restore feel-good factor
England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations
Ulster confirm departure of defence coach Bell by mutual consent
Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England
After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.
'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland
Monday
3rd February 2025
English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s
Ireland hopeful for Bealham and Hansen as Ahern and Bolton join squad
France out-half Ntamack to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday
'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'
Ireland weigh up changes for Six Nations visit to Scotland
This week
2nd February 2025 - 8th February 2025
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires
Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.
'It'd be a bit awkward if we didn’t get on: we travel in the same car to and from kicking'
Return of game-changing Sheehan and Conan a huge boost for Ireland
Paul O’Connell’s pack had a good day against the English.
Last week
26th January 2025 - 8th February 2025
Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'
'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'