Rugby

February

February 2024

Team news

George North returns as Wales boss Gatland rings changes for England

7 Feb

3.8k

Disciplinary

France lock Willemse to miss two Six Nations games following Ireland red card

6 Feb

4.7k

Injury Update

Munster injury boost as Snyman returns to full training ahead of schedule

6 Feb

5.4k

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Analysis

How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France

The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.

6 Feb

4.5k

team of us

Over 1 million tune in to watch Ireland's 38-17 win over France

6 Feb

5.6k

Ref Watch

World Rugby announce referee change for Ireland-Italy game on Sunday

6 Feb

13.3k

CONFIRMED

Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach

Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.

6 Feb

12.9k

Double Blow

Scotland lose Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray for rest of Six Nations

6 Feb

4.5k

Momentum

'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'

6 Feb

4.3k

les grumps

'Resentment and bitterness' in French camp after Ireland defeat

5 Feb

13.2k

rugby weekly extra

'He’s the best suited scrum-half in the world to the way that we want to play'

5 Feb

8.8k

words of wisdom

'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France

5 Feb

8.2k

Doubling up

Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille

No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.

5 Feb

3.7k

RIP

Wales and Lions legend Barry John dies

4 Feb

5.1k

Hope

Gatland buoyed by Wales recovery after 'terrible' first half

4 Feb

2.7k

Optimism

Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling

4 Feb

5.0k

Marseille

Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues

Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.

4 Feb

4.0k

Flying Start

Ireland claim brilliant win in France to start Six Nations U20 campaign in style

3 Feb

11.1k

squeaker

Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.

Gavan Casey

Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

3 Feb

14.4k

Relief

Scotland edge Wales in Six Nations thriller to end Cardiff curse

3 Feb

6.0k

Off the Mark

England survive scare to squeeze past Italy

3 Feb

5.4k

Reaction

'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille

3 Feb

4.5k

Reaction

'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over

3 Feb

18.9k

Captain

O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'

The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.

3 Feb

8.3k

trust

'Keep hammering' - Crowley glad to shrug off early blips and nail his lines in second half

3 Feb

5.2k

Highlights

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland kick off the Six Nations in style

3 Feb

3.4k

Impact

'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille

2 Feb

3.5k

marks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille

Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.

Gavan Casey

2 Feb

14.6k

marks out of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?

2 Feb

10.6k

Up and Running

Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

2 Feb

11.7k

106

Liveblog

France v Ireland, Six Nations

2 Feb

31.4k

109

SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sports news this week?

2 Feb

6.8k

Star Man

Ange Capuozzo to miss Italy's Six Nations opener against England

2 Feb

3.4k

Crystal Ball Gazing

Poll: What do you think will be the outcome of tonight's Ireland-France game?

2 Feb

4.7k

Opening Night

Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour

It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.

2 Feb

3.1k

column

Six Nations retains its appeal by staying the same in a changing sporting world

2 Feb

2.7k

jack crowley

'It’s a big occasion and we need big players, he’s certainly one of them'

2 Feb

2.7k

Preview

Ireland sense opportunity as a new era kicks off in France

Andy Farrell’s side face a testing Six Nations opener in Marseille tonight.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Marseille

2 Feb

1.7k

Switch

The former Cork underage hurling star now looking to hit big time with Ireland

2 Feb

9.8k

Pairc Life

Joey Carbery to start for Munster against Crusaders

1 Feb

8.1k