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Ireland

Flying High

Ireland quickly hit their stride as chasing pack struggle in Six Nations

14 Feb 2024

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next man up

Depth at fullback comes into focus as Ireland await update on Hugo Keenan injury

The Leinster player suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s defeat of Italy.

13 Feb 2024

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Big Joe

‘I love pressuring teams, love getting them ‘man and ball’’ - McCarthy

13 Feb 2024

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Analysis

'He's on fire at the minute' - Henshaw's form leaves Farrell with a big decision for Wales

The Ireland centre has looked back to his influential best in the wins against France and Italy.

12 Feb 2024

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Top 10

Crowley backs up Marseille with another impressive attacking display

12 Feb 2024

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Rewind

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland continue Six Nations run with huge win over Italy

11 Feb 2024

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Reaction

'You’ve got to be happy with that' - Farrell satisfied after Italy rout

11 Feb 2024

3.2k

marks out of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their 36-point win against Italy?

11 Feb 2024

8.1k

Six Nations

Six-try Ireland storm past Italy to take another step towards Grand Slam defence

The 42

11 Feb 2024

27.3k

bonus point

Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy

Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

11 Feb 2024

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Minute-by-Minute

Ireland v Italy, Six Nations

11 Feb 2024

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Preview

Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash

11 Feb 2024

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oh Captain my captain

'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland

10 Feb 2024

3.3k

late bloomer

'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'

10 Feb 2024

5.3k

chasing history

Farrell urges Ireland to build on Marseille momentum against Italy

10 Feb 2024

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Six Nations Report

Late try saves Ireland U20s from shock home defeat to Italy

The 42

9 Feb 2024

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Relief

Late try saves Ireland from shock home defeat to Italy

9 Feb 2024

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Leader

'Let’s see what he can do with it' - Farrell excited to hand Doris Ireland captaincy

9 Feb 2024

3.5k

Six changes: Here's the Ireland rugby team to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday

The 42

9 Feb 2024

16.4k

Team news

Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy

Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

9 Feb 2024

14.0k

Jack Conan

'There's far more progression here and understanding of what makes you who you are'

9 Feb 2024

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Injury Update

Italy hit with more bad injury news ahead of Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland

8 Feb 2024

5.8k

Air Force

After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France

8 Feb 2024

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pulling the strings

Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system

Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.

8 Feb 2024

3.1k

Selection

The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy

Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.

7 Feb 2024

12.3k

Update

Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy

7 Feb 2024

4.6k

Analysis

How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France

The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.

6 Feb 2024

4.5k

Momentum

'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'

6 Feb 2024

4.3k

words of wisdom

'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France

5 Feb 2024

8.2k

Doubling up

Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille

No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.

5 Feb 2024

3.7k

Optimism

Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling

4 Feb 2024

5.0k

Marseille

Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues

Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.

4 Feb 2024

4.0k

Reaction

'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille

3 Feb 2024

4.5k

Captain

O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'

The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.

3 Feb 2024

8.4k

Highlights

Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland kick off the Six Nations in style

3 Feb 2024

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Impact

'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille

2 Feb 2024

3.6k

marks out of 10

How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?

2 Feb 2024

10.6k

Six Nations Report

Brilliant Ireland open Six Nations defence with bonus-point win against France

The 42

2 Feb 2024

37.1k

Up and Running

Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

2 Feb 2024

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Liveblog

France v Ireland, Six Nations

2 Feb 2024

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