# Six Nations

This year

2023

# Upbeat

Irish U20s skipper McCarthy: 'We can hold our heads high'

Richie Murphy’s side slumped to a disappointing 50-14 defeat in the World Rugby U20 Championship final.

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Jul 15th 2023, 6:45 AM

# New Tests

Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams set to meet in new tournament from 2026

New global tournament to be played in July and November every other year, alternating with Lions Tour and World Cup.

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Jul 1st 2023, 10:34 AM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

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Apr 27th 2023, 7:24 PM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

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Apr 27th 2023, 2:35 PM

# Focus

Ireland have to break 'negative momentum' amidst more controversy

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams admitted it’s tough for his team to ignore bad news.

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Apr 14th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Team news

Ireland make three changes for Six Nations clash with Italy

Lauren Delany, Anna McGann, and Ailsa Hughes all coming into the starting XV.

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Apr 13th 2023, 1:34 PM

# Women's Six Nations

Ireland make three changes for Six Nations clash with Italy

Lauren Delany, Anna McGann, and Ailsa Hughes all coming into the starting XV.

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Apr 13th 2023, 1:01 PM

# Reaction

'You feel you have let people down' - Ireland have a lot to learn after heavy Wales defeat

Greg McWilliams said his squad would work tirelessly to show an improvement against France next week.

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Mar 25th 2023, 6:33 PM

# keep an eye

Ireland players to watch as the 2023 Women's Six Nations kicks off

Greg McWilliams’ side open their campaign away to Wales this afternoon.

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Mar 25th 2023, 6:00 AM

# rugby incident

'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology

The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.

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Mar 23rd 2023, 12:02 AM

# road to glory

It's a lopsided World Cup but Farrell's Ireland won't fear anyone

The draws means the top five-ranked teams in the world are on one side of the tournament.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 5:08 PM

# lock

James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland

Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.

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Mar 21st 2023, 7:30 PM

# Tommy Bowe

Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam

Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.

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Mar 21st 2023, 5:19 PM

# Update

Connacht hopeful of Bealham return before end of season

Meanwhile, Jack Carty and Denis Buckley are set to miss the Edinburgh tie.

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Mar 21st 2023, 2:12 PM

# Contract

Ireland lock Henderson has big decision to make after offer from Japan

The 31-year-old also has a contract extension offer to stay at home.

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Mar 20th 2023, 9:32 PM

# reflections

Best moment? Ireland's star? World Cup hopes? Our writers review 2023 Six Nations

The curtain came down on the tournament on Saturday night.

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Mar 20th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Treatment Table

Sexton set for scan on groin injury picked up in Six Nations game

The out-half limped off towards the end of Saturday’s game.

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Mar 20th 2023, 6:15 PM

# Awards

Irish trio make player of the Six Nations shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen in contention for award.

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Mar 20th 2023, 5:00 PM

# Awards

Irish trio make player of the Six Nations shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen in contention for award.

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Mar 20th 2023, 2:56 PM

# Grand Slam

Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory

‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’

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Mar 20th 2023, 8:15 AM

# Jack Conan

'We spoke all week about this being one of the greatest days of our lives'

Jack Conan and Ross Byrne both made important contributions off the bench against England.

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Mar 20th 2023, 7:15 AM

# Grand Slammers

A spectacular Paddy's weekend shows Irish rugby is in rude health

Ireland celebrated two Grand Slams in the space of 24 hours.

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Mar 20th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Grand Ambitions

Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory

‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’

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Mar 20th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Leader

'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'

Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.

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Mar 19th 2023, 12:30 PM

# Analysis

Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries

Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.

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Mar 19th 2023, 9:16 AM

# ryan baird

'I saw it and thought, 'this is what Tadhg Beirne would do', so I just did what he'd do!'

Ireland lock Ryan Baird made some big contributions on the biggest day of his young career.

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Mar 19th 2023, 6:15 AM

# World Cup

Andy Farrell: 'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential'

Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.

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Mar 18th 2023, 10:17 PM

# Comment

Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby

The Ireland captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.

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Mar 18th 2023, 9:17 PM

# that winning feeling

'It's an unbelievable feeling, just so much pride to play for this country'

Ireland’s Josh van der Flier and Mack Hansen reflect on a special day at Aviva Stadium.

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Mar 18th 2023, 9:09 PM

# World Cup

'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential' - Farrell

Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.

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Mar 18th 2023, 9:07 PM

# Big call

'I was surprised' - England captain Farrell on Steward's red card

The England fullback was sent off after a collision with Hugo Keenan.

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Mar 18th 2023, 8:47 PM

# Comment

Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby

The Ireland captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.

9.5k

Mar 18th 2023, 8:36 PM

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

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Mar 18th 2023, 7:12 PM

# Glory Days

Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam

There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.

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Mar 18th 2023, 7:01 PM

# Allez les Bleus

Penaud double helps France beat Wales in Six Nations

A 41-28 win for the home side in Paris.

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Mar 18th 2023, 4:51 PM

# Breakthrough

Welsh regions finally cleared to offer new contracts to players

Prolonged and bitter wrangling led frustrated Wales internationals to threaten a players’ strike during the Six Nations.

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Mar 18th 2023, 1:13 PM

# Comment

Win or lose, Irish rugby is enjoying another golden era

Grand Slam success would be just reward for a team that deserve to be celebrated.

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Mar 18th 2023, 9:00 AM

# jvdf

'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'

World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.

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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM

# On the brink

Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days

Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.

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Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Best of Friends

'When I'm not playing against them, I watch Ireland with a smile on my face'

England hooker Jamie George will go up against some close friends in Dublin.

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Mar 17th 2023, 10:00 PM