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Rugby

February
February 2024
Munster's Simon Zebo will not need surgery for knee injury
Lynagh to swap Harlequins for Benetton with aim of playing for Italy
'He nailed it': Andy Farrell lauds confidence of young boy who sang Ireland's Call at Aviva
Crowley backs up Marseille with another impressive attacking display
McCloskey responds to Farrell's Ireland challenge after 'face didn't fit' under Schmidt
Lowe salutes captain Doris' pre-match speech after another excellent wing display
Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland continue Six Nations run with huge win over Italy
'You’ve got to be happy with that' - Farrell satisfied after Italy rout
Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
How did you rate Ireland in their 36-point win against Italy?
Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy
Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.
Ireland v Italy, Six Nations
Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash
Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat
Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.
England come from behind to edge Wales 16-14 at Twickenham
France hold off Scotland for controversial Six Nations win
'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland
Will France respond or down tools against potential title chasers Scotland?
'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'
Farrell urges Ireland to build on Marseille momentum against Italy
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
Late try saves Ireland from shock home defeat to Italy
Alldritt urges 'humiliated' France to atone for Irish 'car crash' against Scotland
'Let’s see what he can do with it' - Farrell excited to hand Doris Ireland captaincy
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Opportunities for McCloskey and Casey as Ireland ring the changes for Italy
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Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
'Never stop fighting' - Will Stuart urges England to show spirit against Wales
Joe Schmidt to begin Australia reign with home tie against Wales
'There's far more progression here and understanding of what makes you who you are'
'I always wanted to be a good coach': Ian Keatley embracing new challenge with U20s Grand Slam bid
Italy hit with more bad injury news ahead of Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland
Galthie keeps France changes to a minimum as Darge and Gilchrist return for Scotland
England stick after Wales twist for Six Nations clash
Halfpenny to miss most of Super Rugby season with injury suffered against Munster
After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France
Wilhelm de Klerk: South Africa's loss is Ireland's gain as U20s chase another Slam
Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system
Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.
Grand Slam star Gleeson not named in squad as Ireland U20s reshuffle pack for Italy clash
Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy