Rugby

February

February 2025

BIG GUNS

France's Fickou and Flament return to Six Nations squad

14 Feb

2.5k

continuity

Josh Wycherley's return the only change to Munster's XV to face Scarlets

14 Feb

4.5k

exciting

Boyd to make senior debut as Ulster welcome back key backline trio to competitive action

14 Feb

2.5k

Sponsored

Start a conversation about mental health by asking 'Hello, how are you?' on 15 May

reinforced

Hugh Gavin returns at 13 in strong Connacht side to face Cardiff

14 Feb

3.7k

A Penny For Them

'It's the best club in the world' - Penny happy at Leinster despite limited game time

14 Feb

5.4k

Azzurri

Stephen Aboud returns to Italian Rugby Federation to take up key post

13 Feb

3.2k

all change

Howley departs Wales setup, while out-half Anscombe among three call-ups ahead of Ireland

13 Feb

5.6k

Pen to Paper

Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne commit futures to Ireland and provinces

Updated 13 Feb

5.4k

The Starters

Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name team for Ospreys trip

13 Feb

8.3k

next man up

'I probably didn't think I was that close' - Aungier's surprise at Ireland call-up

13 Feb

8.5k

wing man

'Being out of the squad is tough. I wanted to put my best foot forward'

13 Feb

10.4k

The Video Review

The suffocating four minutes that sum up Ireland's Six Nations so far

Peter O’Mahony turned the ball over and Caelan Doris eventually scored.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb

10.6k

CONFIRMED

4 senior internationals in England A squad to face Ireland A

12 Feb

9.3k

Ratified

Mark Sexton and Willie Faloon to complete Ulster's coaching ticket next season

12 Feb

3.8k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland

Bouncing Back

Eddie Jordan-led consortium brings London Irish rugby out of administration

12 Feb

5.9k

In form

'The lads are calling me Lazarus' - Bealham back to best for Ireland

12 Feb

3.6k

Pen to Paper

Wilkins expects Hansen contract to be done and dusted soon

12 Feb

3.0k

all change

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

11 Feb

4.8k

Engine Room

Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start

11 Feb

4.1k

squad update

Tom O’Toole returns for Ulster's trip to Benetton

11 Feb

2.7k

Campaign

Ireland U20s to train against Easterby's Six Nations side this week

11 Feb

2.9k

Injury blow

Blow for Ireland women as captain Sam Monaghan ruled out of Six Nations

11 Feb

1.4k

Change

Warren Gatland gone from Wales role with Matt Sherratt in temporary charge

Updated 11 Feb

10.2k

Injury Update

Ireland 'optimistic' that Furlong will be back for Wales clash

11 Feb

2.9k

reinforcements

Connacht welcome back five players from injury, and six from Ireland camp, for Cardiff clash

11 Feb

3.7k

Irish Abroad

Former Leinster back Chris Cosgrave makes move to Japan

11 Feb

7.1k

Dispute

NZ Rugby sues chemicals giant Ineos over sponsorship deal

11 Feb

6.0k

Changes

Ireland will go for 'balance' with team selection for Wales clash

11 Feb

6.3k

Rising Star

'A great experience' - Cullen pinpoints Leinster friendlies as key for Prendergast

11 Feb

4.8k

Not Like Us

The Eagles, like Ireland, remind us that a good big man will always beat a good small man

The Super Bowl champions resembled the Springboks in how they prioritised ‘the trenches’ to destroy Mahomes and the Chiefs.

Gavan Casey

10 Feb

2.8k

squad update

Tom Ahern released back to Munster ahead of URC clash with Scarlets

Updated 10 Feb

6.8k

pom

'I got a fairly savage boo. It's one of the biggest compliments of my career'

1 hr ago

6.5k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win

Candidates

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations

7 hrs ago

11.7k

11 in a row

It's the hope that hurts you. Ireland left Scottish fans in despair once again

Simon Easterby’s men took control early on at Murrayfield.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Murrayfield

11 hrs ago

4.5k

'I’m playing in one of the best teams in the world. It's unbelievable to be a part of'

20 hrs ago

6.3k

head injury

Russell passed HIA but Scotland decided not to send him back on

Updated 21 hrs ago

10.1k

Drive On

'There's an opportunity' - Ireland in a happy place in the Six Nations

22 hrs ago

5.6k

marks out of 10

Player ratings as Ireland dominate the Scots at Murrayfield

Jamison Gibson-Park was Gavan Casey’s pick of the bunch in a bonus-point win over the Scots.

22 hrs ago

7.7k