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Ireland

February
February 2025
End of an era
Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
The 42
27 Feb
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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
Engine
'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland
22 Feb
1.4k
7
High Ball
'He's a pretty inspirational figure' - Dublin GAA legend shares some insights with the Ireland camp
20 Feb
590
0
Six Nations
Where and when to watch Wales v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
20 Feb
6.3k
0
more to come
Goodman sees progress with Ireland's attack after 'tough' start
19 Feb
2.6k
1
triple blow
Ireland confirm forward trio all ruled out injured for Wales clash
18 Feb
17.1k
21
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
4.1k
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
2 hrs ago
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.
15 hrs ago
2.3k
4
RELATED
Easterby springs a surprise with POM's return to face the Scots
19 hrs ago
'Jack is disappointed but he's an unbelievable person. He's so supportive'
21 hrs ago
Both Ireland out-halves had classy moments and made mistakes
6 Feb
The Starters
Scotland make three changes for Ireland's visit to Murrayfield
18 hrs ago
6.4k
48
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 21 hrs ago
13.9k
Team news
Here's the Ireland team to play Scotland on Sunday
22 hrs ago
10
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Team news
Henshaw and O'Mahony named in Ireland team to play Scotland
Garry Ringrose and Ryan Baird drop to the bench.
23 hrs ago
13.7k
117
fyi
Where and when to watch Scotland v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
6 Feb
12.0k
1
back with a bang
How a former Irish Olympic boxer helped Dan Sheehan on his road back from injury
6 Feb
1.6k
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
5.5k
3
Reaction
Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'
1 Feb
18.4k
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
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