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'Speed of thought is as important as speed of movement'

McCloskey proof that experience is a precious commodity

Stuart McCloskey's masterclass in Twickenham showed that age should be less of a talking point when it comes to selecting an Ireland squad.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Eddie Jones, (R) the England head coach talks to his forwards coach Steve Borthwick during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan. (Photo by D

Jones slams Borthwick 'overconfidence' for England dip

14 February 2026; Sam Prendergast of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by John Dickson/Sportsfile

Cullen on Prendergast: 'It's never smooth sailing'

21 February 2026; James Lowe of Ireland, centre, and team manager Mick Kearney celebrate after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland wait on news of Lowe's injury; Conan returns

21 February 2026; Referee Pierre Brousset awards Ireland a fourth try, scored by Dan Sheehan, hidden, during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/S

TV audience for Ireland win peaks at over a million

21 February 2026; Tommy O'Brien of Ireland is tackled by Marcus Smith of England during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Sometimes you don't have time to think' - O'Brien

LILLE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 22: Louis Bielle-Biarrey of France scores his team's first try during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between France and Italy at Stade Pierre Mauroy on February 22, 2026 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

France advance towards Slam after seeing off Italy

21 February 2026; Stuart McCloskey of Ireland after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCloskey: 'We proved a lot of people wrong'

21 February 2026; Ireland players, including Jack Crowley, James Ryan, Garry Ringrose, Tadhg Beirne and Ciarán Frawley, celebrate their side's first try, scored by teammate Jamison Gibson-Park, left, during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match

Six Nations: England 21-42 Ireland - recap

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FT • Six Nations • 15 Feb

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Six Nations • 6 Mar

Ireland Ire

20:10

Wales Wal

Six Nations • 7 Mar

Scotland Sco

14:10

France Fra

Six Nations • 7 Mar

Italy Ita

16:40

England Eng

Six Nations • 14 Mar

Ireland Ire

14:10

Scotland Sco

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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