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Ireland

Last month
February 2025
Update
Ireland confirm Doris, Kelleher and Furlong all ruled out for Wales clash
18 Feb
7.9k
63
squad update
Doris and Kelleher injury doubts as Ireland bring in six new faces for Wales camp
16 Feb
9.7k
16
Tadhg Beirne
'When I was 23 to 25, this was never really on the cards for me'
16 Feb
5.7k
22
High Ball
'He's a pretty inspirational figure' - Brian Fenton's day in Ireland camp
15 Feb
4.8k
0
Update
McCarthy and Hansen on course for Wales but Furlong remains a doubt
14 Feb
3.4k
21
Engine Room
Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start
11 Feb
4.0k
19
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
10 Feb
11.7k
44
'I’m playing in one of the best teams in the world. It's unbelievable to be a part of'
9 Feb
6.3k
15
Comment
Outstanding Gibson-Park brings calm amid the chaos in Murrayfield
9 Feb
3.2k
7
safe pair of hands
Keenan on coach Sexton, law changes and defending against Finn Russell
8 Feb
1.8k
1
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
The Starters
Scotland make three changes for Ireland's visit to Murrayfield
7 Feb
6.4k
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Team news
Six Nations: The Ireland team to play Scotland this Sunday has been named
Simon Easterby has made two changes, with Robbie Henshaw and Peter O’Mahony both added.
The 42
Updated 7 Feb
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Team news
Here's the Ireland team to play Scotland on Sunday
7 Feb
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0
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
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fyi
Where and when to watch Scotland v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
6 Feb
11.9k
1
back with a bang
How a former Irish Olympic boxer helped Dan Sheehan on his road back from injury
6 Feb
1.5k
1
back with a bang
Boxing and weekends watching AIL – Dan Sheehan's road back from ACL injury
6 Feb
2.6k
3
Impact
'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'
3 Feb
5.4k
3
Reaction
Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'
1 Feb
18.3k
141
Comment
James Lowe revels in role as Ireland's chief agitator and instigator
1 Feb
8.2k
22
Off the Mark
Ireland finish strong against England to open Six Nations defence with bonus-point win
Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan all scored tries to secure the win.
The 42
1 Feb
24.8k
102
Preview
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.
Ciarán Kennedy
1 Feb
1.6k
4
January
January 2025
Call it
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Six Nations?
31 Jan
2.0k
12
All The Deets
Where and when to watch Ireland v England and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
30 Jan
5.4k
1
Looking Back
How well do you remember Ireland's 2023 and 2024 Six Nations wins?
30 Jan
2.7k
5
Comment
Baird has opportunity to lay down a marker in Ireland's back row
30 Jan
4.8k
9
Sam Prendergast
Ireland team announced for opening Six Nations fixture against England
The 42
30 Jan
18.1k
40
It Begins
Sam Prendergast starts at out-half in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England
30 Jan
18.0k
165
Simon Easterby
'His coaching philosophy stemmed from the way he played. He loved to be on the edge'
4 hrs ago
6.6k
1
stepping up
'There's a tonne of faith in Si' - Doris on Ireland's head coach change
21 Jan
4.1k
15
Sidelined
England's Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
21 Jan
4.0k
40
U20 Six Nations
Doak names squad as Ireland U20s bid to wrestle back Six Nations crown
14 Jan
4.5k
38
Banned
Tom O'Toole to miss Six Nations openers after being hit with six-match ban
6 Jan
7.4k
28
Last year
2024
On The Dotted Line
Jacob Stockdale signs new two-year deal with Ulster
24 Dec 2024
3.5k
12
On The Dotted Line
Furlong and Porter sign two-year contract extensions with Leinster and Ireland
Updated 16 Dec 2024
5.2k
52
Top of the poll
Van der Flier named Player of the Autumn Nations Series after edging public vote
9 Dec 2024
4.0k
24
taking the reins
Attack and lineout issues top of Simon Easterby's in-tray as he steps up to Ireland job
Easterby will take interim charge as Andy Farrell heads off with the Lions.
8 Dec 2024
2.4k
24
Record Breaker
'A couple of times I thought I was beaten' - Healy's hard road to Ireland record
2 Dec 2024
2.5k
4
home from home
Joe Schmidt: 'I've felt the same warmth that I felt for 10 years here'
The 42
30 Nov 2024
14.5k
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