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Rugby

February
February 2024
World Rugby announce referee change for Ireland-Italy game on Sunday
Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach
Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.
Scotland lose Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray for rest of Six Nations
'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'
'Resentment and bitterness' in French camp after Ireland defeat
'He’s the best suited scrum-half in the world to the way that we want to play'
'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
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.
Wales and Lions legend Barry John dies
Gatland buoyed by Wales recovery after 'terrible' first half
Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling
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.
Ireland claim brilliant win in France to start Six Nations U20 campaign in style
Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.
Scotland edge Wales in Six Nations thriller to end Cardiff curse
England survive scare to squeeze past Italy
'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille
'Stunned from the off' - The French press fallout as Galthie insists Six Nations isn't over
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.
'Keep hammering' - Crowley glad to shrug off early blips and nail his lines in second half
Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland kick off the Six Nations in style
'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille
Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.
How did you rate Ireland in their five-try win in France?
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.
France v Ireland, Six Nations
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Ange Capuozzo to miss Italy's Six Nations opener against England
Poll: What do you think will be the outcome of tonight's Ireland-France game?
Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour
It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.
Six Nations retains its appeal by staying the same in a changing sporting world
'It’s a big occasion and we need big players, he’s certainly one of them'
Ireland sense opportunity as a new era kicks off in France
Andy Farrell’s side face a testing Six Nations opener in Marseille tonight.
The former Cork underage hurling star now looking to hit big time with Ireland
Joey Carbery to start for Munster against Crusaders
Quiz: How well do you remember last year's Six Nations?
Paul O'Connell's nephew Evan to captain Ireland U20s against France
George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland
Borthwick hands out two debuts for England's Six Nations opener against Italy
19-year-old Posolo Tuilagi, nephew of Manu, called into French squad for Ireland clash