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Rugby

Last month
February 2025
break the cycle
Ireland and Scotland know the Six Nations can bring great surprises
Gregor Townsend rates Sam Prendergast as a big talent.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Edinburgh
9 Feb
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early blitz
Irish U20s get Six Nations back on track with five-try win over Scots
8 Feb
5.0k
19
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Daly late show helps England edge France in Six Nations thriller
8 Feb
8.0k
115
another hit
Italy hand Wales record 14th straight defeat as Six Nations slump continues
8 Feb
6.0k
50
CONFIRMED
Nash starts for Ireland after Hansen ruled out with injury
8 Feb
10.5k
92
Inspiration
'It will be really special' - Hoy to deliver ball for Scotland's clash with Ireland
8 Feb
4.0k
6
Nous
'I think it just makes him feel a little bit younger than he is!'
8 Feb
6.7k
34
dynamic duo
Centre pairing of Fahy and O'Leary Kareem should spark Ireland U20s' campaign into life
8 Feb
2.7k
4
safe pair of hands
Keenan on coach Sexton, law changes and defending against Finn Russell
8 Feb
1.8k
1
Rugby
11 tries in entertaining friendly, but Les Kiss downs Ulster on Ravenhill return
7 Feb
8.0k
5
Changes
Ireland boast experience at centre while Scotland test new combination
Robbie Henshaw returns for Ireland as Huw Jones and Tom Jordan start together in midfield for the first time.
7 Feb
2.3k
4
RELATED
Easterby springs a surprise with POM's return to face the Scots
7 Feb
'Jack is disappointed but he's an unbelievable person. He's so supportive'
7 Feb
Both Ireland out-halves had classy moments and made mistakes
6 Feb
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Ireland and Scotland name teams for Sunday showdown
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the big one at Murrayfield, where Peter O’Mahony will resume his hilarious rivalry with the Scots.
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Potential Move
Leinster centre Ben Brownlee training with Munster
7 Feb
11.4k
1
The Starters
Scotland make three changes for Ireland's visit to Murrayfield
7 Feb
6.4k
48
Staying Put
Maro Itoje rejected French clubs to fulfill England ambitions
7 Feb
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spice
Easterby springs a surprise with POM's return to face the Scots
Robbie Henshaw swaps into the starting XV but it’s a settled matchday 23.
Murray Kinsella
7 Feb
4.3k
20
decision
'Jack is disappointed but he's an unbelievable person. He's so supportive'
7 Feb
18.8k
119
Team news
Henshaw and O'Mahony named in Ireland team to play Scotland
Garry Ringrose and Ryan Baird drop to the bench.
7 Feb
13.7k
117
Looking Back
'The whole team and even the coaching staff, we made mistakes on the day'
7 Feb
5.1k
10
Team news
Doak names side for U20s clash against Scotland
6 Feb
4.3k
24
On the Move
Munster sign centre Dan Kelly from Leicester Tigers
6 Feb
8.7k
56
Transfers
Bath sign England back Arundell from Racing 92, Scotland's Ritchie to join Perpignan
6 Feb
2.8k
5
Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
6 Feb
2.3k
32
Team news
Jalibert, Penaud return for France, England name Fin Smith at 10
Updated 6 Feb
5.1k
15
Moving On
Joe Schmidt to leave Australia role after this year's Rugby Championship
6 Feb
7.9k
31
The Video Review
Both Ireland out-halves had classy moments and made mistakes
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley were effective as a combination.
Murray Kinsella
6 Feb
6.0k
16
RELATED
'I was in a little bit of a panic... Andy just goes, 'This is brilliant!''
6 Feb
England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
5 Feb
back with a bang
Boxing and weekends watching AIL – Dan Sheehan's road back from ACL injury
6 Feb
2.6k
3
Murrayfield
'I was in a little bit of a panic... Andy just goes, 'This is brilliant!''
6 Feb
5.2k
10
Disciplinary
France star Ntamack hit with three-match ban - but set to be back in time for Ireland clash
Updated 5 Feb
5.8k
31
rugby weekly extra
Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
5 Feb
545
1
stock replenished
Hume, Stockdale and McCloskey to make Ulster returns against Queensland Reds
5 Feb
3.5k
22
Injury Update
Furlong and McCarthy ruled out but Hansen and Bealham look good for Scots clash
5 Feb
6.1k
63
The Smiths
England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
5 Feb
3.3k
11
Podcast
Ireland restore feel-good factor
4 Feb
1.1k
1
England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations
4 Feb
4.3k
12
Exit
Ulster confirm departure of defence coach Bell by mutual consent
4 Feb
5.2k
22
The Video Review
Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England
After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.
Murray Kinsella
4 Feb
5.3k
16
heartbeat
'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland
4 Feb
3.6k
21
suspended
English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s
3 Feb
4.8k
10
Injury Update
Ireland hopeful for Bealham and Hansen as Ahern and Bolton join squad
3 Feb
8.0k
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