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February 2025

Cardiff Chaos

Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos

Simon Easterby’s men were in major trouble against Matt Sherratt’s much-improved side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Principality Stadium

22 Feb

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LATE CHANGE

Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench

22 Feb

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Liveblog

Wales v Ireland, Six Nations

22 Feb

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vancouver 7s

Tough start for Ireland's 7s teams in Canada

22 Feb

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Reaction

'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'

22 Feb

3.7k

fullback

Osborne gets chance to challenge Keenan's grip on 15 shirt

22 Feb

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Competition

'That's the nature of Irish rugby. You need to grab chances with both hands'

22 Feb

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Silverware

Ballymun to Bristol and on to Cardiff for Ireland's Triple Crown tilt

Simon Easterby’s men face a Wales team that is as a major low ebb.

22 Feb

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Engine

'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland

22 Feb

1.4k

Report

Missed opportunities prove costly as Ireland U20s fall short in Wales

21 Feb

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Vancouver

Ireland beaten by Australia at Canada Sevens

21 Feb

2.3k

Selection

Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy

21 Feb

3.8k

Captain

'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'

21 Feb

4.1k

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ross Byrne's departure, Wales v Ireland and Murray cools off in Poppintree

Amid a travel debacle, Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Dublin Airport to look ahead to Cardiff.

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fightback

Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales, says captain Morgan

21 Feb

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chance to impress

Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England

21 Feb

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CONFIRMED

Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne to join Gloucester from next season

21 Feb

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no scrum no win

Tomorrow in Cardiff is a big day for Ireland's front row stocks

21 Feb

2.9k

JGP

'I had the time to reflect... I just committed a bit harder'

21 Feb

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opposition view

Matt Sherratt: 'Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something'

20 Feb

1.7k

athlete

Sheehan's tale of resilience leads to huge honour of Irish captaincy

The 26-year-old has been named skipper for the clash with Wales.

Murray Kinsella

20 Feb

2.8k

Teamsheet

Finn Russell fit for Scotland but Darcy Graham misses England clash

20 Feb

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Refreshed

Anscombe and Llewellyn come straight into Wales XV as new cap is named on wing

20 Feb

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Friday Night Lights

Former Ireland U20 Finn Treacy gets start for Connacht's friendly at Harlequins

20 Feb

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Speculation

'I've had no contact with the WRU' - Ireland's Easterby on Wales links

20 Feb

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Team news

Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash

20 Feb

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belief

'Underselling yourself is an Irish thing, people try to downplay their own ability'

20 Feb

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step up

U20s enjoy 'one of our best sessions' up against Irish senior counterparts

20 Feb

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Ireland A game gives exciting group a big opportunity to impress

20 Feb

5.1k

Cardiff Clash

Ireland set to make changes with Osborne in line for start in Wales

19 Feb

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Team news

Ireland U20s make two changes for Wales clash

19 Feb

4.4k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

How exactly did Welsh rugby end up here, and what's the best way out of it?

Gav is joined by leading Welsh rugby journalist Steffan Thomas of Wales Online ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Cardiff on Saturday.

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new approach

Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match

19 Feb

5.1k

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Setback

Matthieu Jalibert out of France's team for Italy clash

19 Feb

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hybrid

Winning scraps, hybrid role, and Henshaw's losing streak in Cardiff

19 Feb

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more to come

Goodman sees progress with Ireland's attack after 'tough' start

19 Feb

2.6k

Team news

England make one change for Scotland showdown

18 Feb

4.8k

Stateside Bound

Ireland to return to Chicago to face New Zealand as November fixtures announced

Ireland will also take on Japan, Australia, and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium this autumn.

18 Feb

6.6k

Update

Ireland confirm Doris, Kelleher and Furlong all ruled out for Wales clash

18 Feb

7.9k

Boost

Former Wales rugby star signs active roster contract with NFL side

17 Feb

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