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Ireland

This month
April 2025
staying in red
Munster & IRFU confirm new 2-year contract for Jack Crowley
9 Apr
9.7k
57
CONFIRMED
Munster duo and Connacht's Tucker join O'Connell's coaching team for Ireland's summer tour
2 Apr
4.6k
28
Last month
March 2025
Women's Six Nations
Ireland earn first win of Six Nations with bonus-point heroics against Italy
The 42
30 Mar
7.8k
8
Off the Mark
Eight-try Ireland earn first win of the Six Nations with bonus-point heroics against Italy
30 Mar
3.8k
11
Minute-by-Minute
Italy v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
Ireland were in Parma this weekend for their second outing of the tournament.
30 Mar
10.9k
23
What Ifs
'We don’t want to be noble losers' - Ireland lament missed opportunity against France
22 Mar
1.8k
4
decisions
Italy pair hit with bans for red cards against Ireland
18 Mar
3.9k
4
Comeback Kid
Easterby hails 'pretty impressive' Sheehan after capping off ACL return with hat-trick
17 Mar
2.8k
19
A low-energy end to a Six Nations that promised so much
Ireland had the tired look of a side still recovering from the ferocious French storm last week.
Ciarán Kennedy
reports from the Stadio Olimpico, Rome
16 Mar
3.4k
49
Reaction
'It's a good reminder that there's more in us... we're by no means the finished article'
15 Mar
5.4k
36
Match Report
Sheehan's hat-trick saves sluggish Ireland - now they wait on a Six Nations miracle
Ireland rode their luck in the Stadio Olimpico but came away with the bonus-point win that they needed.
15 Mar
5.2k
121
Back in the Saddle
22 minutes at 10 during the Six Nations - today brings Crowley's chance to show that was wrong
15 Mar
8.5k
28
Preview
Ireland need to ensure they don't leave Italy with any regrets
15 Mar
2.4k
25
working it out
'It’s been a step up from November' - Keenan sees progress in Ireland's attack
15 Mar
978
1
Green army
'Incredibly special' - Ireland aim to put on a show for 30,000 travelling fans
14 Mar
5.7k
28
Where and when to watch Italy v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
14 Mar
5.2k
0
Room to improve
Ryan: Ireland have to be 'smart' with discipline while cutting out the cards
14 Mar
1.1k
0
Rugby
Six Nations: Ireland team announced for Saturday's tournament finale against Italy
The 42
13 Mar
19.3k
21
response
'I didn’t go out to try injure anyone' - Porter hits back at Galthié after citing incident
12 Mar
6.0k
39
The Video Review
How France bulldozed Ireland across dazzling second-half surge
11 Mar
1.9k
5
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
10 Mar
5.5k
10
Second best
'Being down to 14 men never helps against a quality team'
9 Mar
5.9k
91
french fury
'It was reprehensible' - France report Porter and Beirne to citing commissioner
8 Mar
17.1k
82
Comment
France serve up intoxicating blend of flair and ferocity on sobering day for Ireland
8 Mar
2.5k
26
locked and loaded
'Some games feel extra special' - McCarthy ready to rumble against France
8 Mar
1.3k
2
Where and when to watch Ireland v France and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
7 Mar
4.5k
1
bundee aki
'He’s like a fine wine. The older he gets the better he is'
7 Mar
2.4k
2
Mack Hansen
'Playing in this team means more to me than almost anything in my life'
5 Mar
3.0k
3
pom
'As a young fella you couldn't ask for any more. I consider myself very lucky'
2 Mar
2.9k
6
February
February 2025
the big one
'A very different challenge to what we’re used to' - Ireland step up preparations for France
28 Feb
2.9k
8
Bowing out
'I've lived the dream' - Murray aiming to sign out on a high with Ireland
28 Feb
1.7k
5
Influence
'Some guys fade away, those guys have got better and more important in some ways'
27 Feb
3.3k
5
next step
'Nothing is set in stone yet' - Murray weighs up options for move abroad
27 Feb
6.1k
18
End of an era
Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
The 42
27 Feb
21.3k
35
End of an era
Healy, Murray and O'Mahony to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
27 Feb
9.7k
76
six nations 2025
France heavyweight Meafou doubtful for Ireland showdown due to lung infection
24 Feb
4.4k
6
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
24 Feb
9.1k
47
Impact
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
22 Feb
6.2k
15
LATE CHANGE
Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench
22 Feb
5.4k
7
Reaction
'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'
22 Feb
3.7k
15
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