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Preview: Six Nations of transition beckons for Ireland

'The scrum battle can change the complexion of a game if the dominant team are given the opportunity'

Unpredictable France pose preview problems for Ireland

8 March 2025; Dan Sheehan of Ireland is tackled by Uini Atonio, 3, and François Cros of France during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Sheehan: Atonio retirement puts rugby into perspective

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: John Eales and Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i during a Rugby World Cup Media Opportunity on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on February 03, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Ireland Rugby World Cup 2027 dates and venues confirmed

27 December 2025; Matthew Devine of Connacht before the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Ulster at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Scrum-half Devine to leave Connacht for Ulster

GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Maro Itoje reacts during the England training camp at Hotel Camiral de Caldes de Malavella on January 30, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Steve Bardens - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Itoje named on bench for England v Wales

Italy player Louis Lynagh celebrates

Italy braced for intense 6N opener against Scotland

1 February 2026; Assistant coach Simon Easterby during an Ireland Rugby media conference at The Campus in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Easterby dismisses Leinster defence 'misconception'

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Six Nations

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Six Nations • 5 Feb

France Fra

20:10

Ireland Ire

Six Nations • 7 Feb

Italy Ita

14:10

Scotland Sco

Six Nations • 7 Feb

England Eng

16:40

Wales Wal

Six Nations • 14 Feb

Ireland Ire

14:10

Italy Ita

Six Nations • 14 Feb

Scotland Sco

16:40

England Eng

Six Nations • 15 Feb

Wales Wal

15:10

France Fra

Six Nations • 21 Feb

England Eng

14:10

Ireland Ire

Six Nations • 21 Feb

Wales Wal

16:40

Scotland Sco

Champions Cup

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FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 • 18 Jan

Glasgow Warriors Flag

Glasgow Warriors Gla

28 - 3

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 • 18 Jan

La Rochelle Flag

17 - 27

Harlequins Flag

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 • 18 Jan

Northampton Saints Flag

Northampton Saints Nor

43 - 28

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 • 18 Jan

Bristol Bears Flag

Bristol Bears Bri

15 - 27

Union Bordeaux Begles Uni

Union Bordeaux Begles Flag

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 3 Apr

Northampton Saints Flag

Northampton Saints Nor

20:00

Castres Olympique Cas

Castres Olympique Flag

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Bath Bat

15:00

Saracens Sar

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Toulon Tou

15:00

Stormers Sto

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Glasgow Warriors Flag

Glasgow Warriors Gla

17:30

Bulls Bul