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Last month
February 2025
France out-half Ntamack to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday
'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'
Ireland weigh up changes for Six Nations visit to Scotland
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires
Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.
'It'd be a bit awkward if we didn’t get on: we travel in the same car to and from kicking'
Return of game-changing Sheehan and Conan a huge boost for Ireland
Paul O’Connell’s pack had a good day against the English.
Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'
'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'
Player ratings as Ireland see off stern English challenge at the Aviva
Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match podcast
James Lowe revels in role as Ireland's chief agitator and instigator
Immense bench impact sends Ireland to bonus-point win over England
Simon Easterby’s men made lots of errors but Dan Sheehan and co. got the job done
Jones hat-trick helps Scotland start Six Nations with bonus-point win over Italy
Ireland v England, Six Nations
Ex-England and Leinster coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92
'It'll always be an advantage for the IRFU but others are starting to replicate that'
Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness
England a blockbuster opener as Ireland chase Six Nations history
Simon Easterby’s squad need to hit the ground running against Steve Borthwick’s side in Dublin.
January
January 2025
Dupont-inspired France thrash Wales in Six Nations opener
Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners.
Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations
The 2025 action starts tonight.
'More eyes, not less' - Maro Itoje urges organisers to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV
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Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress
Ireland have 'total faith' in Prendergast as ROG cites Crowley's 'yo-yo' form
'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form
'Because Faz isn’t around we’ve all had to step up in certain areas'
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Six Nations?
Experienced England prove too strong for Ireland in U20 Six Nations curtain-raiser
Mark Mapletoft’s champions took a 19-3 victory away from Leeside.
Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset
How well do you remember Ireland's 2023 and 2024 Six Nations wins?
Clarke moves to Saracens from Munster
Baird has opportunity to lay down a marker in Ireland's back row
Easterby: Prendergast 'the right man this weekend to lead the team'
Jonny Gray returns for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy
Conor Murray to release autobiography in September
Michael Cheika to leave Leicester head coach role after declining to extend contract
Sam Prendergast starts at out-half in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England
Ulster's Kieran Treadwell to rejoin Harlequins at end of the season
Irish referee Chris Busby confirms decision to retire