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Rugby

February
February 2025
Tough Times
Ireland A second best on miserable day against England
The English scored four tries and could have had several more in Bristol.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Ashton Gate
23 Feb
12.2k
24
Composure
This was a cracking Ireland win in an enthralling contest in Cardiff
The revitalised Wales played their part in a gripping game of rugby.
23 Feb
5.8k
23
RELATED
Ireland aim to sharpen up after struggle with 'dark arts of scrums'
23 Feb
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
22 Feb
Long road back
'I've been dying to get back here for a few years' - Daly keen to seize chance with Ireland A
23 Feb
4.2k
6
Skipper's View
Ireland aim to sharpen up after struggle with 'dark arts of scrums'
23 Feb
6.0k
50
Impact
'I’m lucky I didn’t see my family or I’d have cried in front of the boys'
22 Feb
7.4k
17
marks out of 10
The player ratings as Ireland survive seesaw battle with Wales
A tough day for some, but a few 8/10s stood up in what was a belting Test match against the revitalised hosts.
22 Feb
11.2k
73
Calcutta Cup
Late drama at Twickenham as England edge Scotland
22 Feb
5.5k
35
Three from Three
'There has been some really poor media talk around Wales' - Easterby
22 Feb
5.5k
45
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
Impact
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
22 Feb
6.2k
15
Cardiff Chaos
Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos
Simon Easterby’s men were in major trouble against Matt Sherratt’s much-improved side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Principality Stadium
22 Feb
6.0k
99
LATE CHANGE
Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench
22 Feb
5.4k
7
Liveblog
Wales v Ireland, Six Nations
22 Feb
41.5k
167
vancouver 7s
Tough start for Ireland's 7s teams in Canada
22 Feb
1.5k
0
Reaction
'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'
22 Feb
3.7k
15
fullback
Osborne gets chance to challenge Keenan's grip on 15 shirt
22 Feb
3.2k
12
Competition
'That's the nature of Irish rugby. You need to grab chances with both hands'
22 Feb
2.2k
0
Silverware
Ballymun to Bristol and on to Cardiff for Ireland's Triple Crown tilt
Simon Easterby’s men face a Wales team that is as a major low ebb.
22 Feb
2.6k
2
Engine
'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland
22 Feb
1.4k
7
Report
Missed opportunities prove costly as Ireland U20s fall short in Wales
21 Feb
6.9k
60
Vancouver
Ireland beaten by Australia at Canada Sevens
21 Feb
2.3k
0
Selection
Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy
21 Feb
3.8k
10
Captain
'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'
21 Feb
4.1k
9
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ross Byrne's departure, Wales v Ireland and Murray cools off in Poppintree
fightback
Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales, says captain Morgan
21 Feb
3.1k
32
chance to impress
Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England
21 Feb
7.9k
49
CONFIRMED
Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne to join Gloucester from next season
21 Feb
5.5k
74
no scrum no win
Tomorrow in Cardiff is a big day for Ireland's front row stocks
21 Feb
2.9k
6
JGP
'I had the time to reflect... I just committed a bit harder'
21 Feb
4.3k
12
opposition view
Matt Sherratt: 'Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something'
20 Feb
1.7k
5
athlete
Sheehan's tale of resilience leads to huge honour of Irish captaincy
The 26-year-old has been named skipper for the clash with Wales.
Murray Kinsella
20 Feb
2.8k
9
RELATED
Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash
20 Feb
Goodman sees progress with Ireland's attack after 'tough' start
19 Feb
Teamsheet
Finn Russell fit for Scotland but Darcy Graham misses England clash
20 Feb
2.3k
8
Refreshed
Anscombe and Llewellyn come straight into Wales XV as new cap is named on wing
20 Feb
5.1k
26
Friday Night Lights
Former Ireland U20 Finn Treacy gets start for Connacht's friendly at Harlequins
20 Feb
2.9k
6
Speculation
'I've had no contact with the WRU' - Ireland's Easterby on Wales links
20 Feb
3.2k
11
Team news
Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash
20 Feb
12.6k
121
belief
'Underselling yourself is an Irish thing, people try to downplay their own ability'
20 Feb
2.9k
4
step up
U20s enjoy 'one of our best sessions' up against Irish senior counterparts
20 Feb
3.3k
2
Ireland A game gives exciting group a big opportunity to impress
20 Feb
5.1k
4
Cardiff Clash
Ireland set to make changes with Osborne in line for start in Wales
19 Feb
12.6k
63
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