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Rugby

Last month
February 2025
'Being out of the squad is tough. I wanted to put my best foot forward'
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.
4 senior internationals in England A squad to face Ireland A
Mark Sexton and Willie Faloon to complete Ulster's coaching ticket next season
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Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella for an in-depth review of Ireland’s Six Nations win against Scotland.
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Eddie Jordan-led consortium brings London Irish rugby out of administration
'The lads are calling me Lazarus' - Bealham back to best for Ireland
Wilkins expects Hansen contract to be done and dusted soon
Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start
Tom O’Toole returns for Ulster's trip to Benetton
Ireland U20s to train against Easterby's Six Nations side this week
Blow for Ireland women as captain Sam Monaghan ruled out of Six Nations
Warren Gatland gone from Wales role with Matt Sherratt in temporary charge
Ireland 'optimistic' that Furlong will be back for Wales clash
Connacht welcome back five players from injury, and six from Ireland camp, for Cardiff clash
Former Leinster back Chris Cosgrave makes move to Japan
NZ Rugby sues chemicals giant Ineos over sponsorship deal
Ireland will go for 'balance' with team selection for Wales clash
'A great experience' - Cullen pinpoints Leinster friendlies as key for Prendergast
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.
Tom Ahern released back to Munster ahead of URC clash with Scarlets
'I got a fairly savage boo. It's one of the biggest compliments of my career'
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Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the Six Nations weekend, which has left Ireland top of the table on maximum points.
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6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
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.
'I’m playing in one of the best teams in the world. It's unbelievable to be a part of'
Russell passed HIA but Scotland decided not to send him back on
'There's an opportunity' - Ireland in a happy place in the Six Nations
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.
Outstanding Gibson-Park brings calm amid the chaos in Murrayfield
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REACTION: Ireland record bonus-point win vs Scotland
Murray Kinsella is on the ground in Scotland to reflect on Ireland’s win with Gavan Casey.
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Ireland dismantle Scotland to earn second Six Nations bonus-point win
Simon Easterby’s men are the only team to have won both of their opening games.
Scotland v Ireland, Six Nations
Scotland-Ireland: a rivalry of noisy neighbours, one of whom drives a nicer car these days
The ex-Ireland U19 and Ulster wing who made it big with Scotland
Tommy Seymour is working with Scottish Rugby after retiring from playing in 2021.
'I just have a smile most of the time. There’s enough pressure going around'
Ireland and Scotland know the Six Nations can bring great surprises
Gregor Townsend rates Sam Prendergast as a big talent.
Irish U20s get Six Nations back on track with five-try win over Scots
Daly late show helps England edge France in Six Nations thriller