Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

14 March 2026; Tom O’Toole of Ireland after his side's victory in the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

O'Toole: 'It's been an absolute journey for me'

One of Ireland's breakout stars of the Six Nations, Tom O'Toole, believes the squad are "building nicely" after their strong Six Nations finish.

Rugby • 50 mins

14 March 2026; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and Darragh Murray of Ireland after their side's victory in the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Farrell 'proud as punch' as Ireland power past Scotland

Andy Farrell believes his Ireland squad have grown "massively" in this Guinness Six Nations, after they finished their campaign with a brilliant 43-21 win against Scotland.

Rugby • 11 hrs

14 March 2026; Ireland captain Caelan Doris lifts the Triple Crown trophy after his side's victory in the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Updated Ireland win Triple Crown but France nick 6 Nations title

Ireland capped their Guinness Six Nations off on a high with an outstanding 43-21 win against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown, but Andy Farrell's side fell agonisinly short of the outright title after a Super Saturday for the ages.

Rugby • 9 hrs

13 March 2026; Caelan Doris, left, and Jack Conan, right, lead their side out before an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Preview: Triple Crown tees up potential Super Saturday

Who would have thought that after their opening defeats to France and Italy, Ireland and Scotland would be facing off in the final round with their title hopes alive?

Rugby • 19 hrs

10 March 2026; Joe McCarthy poses for a portrait after an Ireland Rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

McCarthy: 'I've loads more to give and to get better at'

Joe McCarthy says he's far from the finished product, as he looks to help Ireland finish their Six Nations campaign on a high against Scotland.

Rugby • 14 Mar

27 February 2025; Bundee Aki, right, and James Lowe during an Ireland Rugby open training session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Farrell hoping Aki and Lowe stay around for RWC push

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has made it clear that Bundee Aki and James Lowe, believed to be soon out of contract, are part of his plans for next season, leading up to the World Cup in Australia.

Rugby • 13 Mar

12 March 2026; Head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Farrell: Scotland 'rightly' coming with confidence

Andy Farrell says Scottish confidence is fully justified ahead of this Saturday's Six Nations finale in Dublin, after their opponents' winger Darcy Graham suggested Ireland were "there for the taking".

Rugby • 12 Mar

6 March 2026; James Ryan of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ryan ruled out of Six Nations finale against Scotland

Ireland have been dealt a huge blow ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations finale with Scotland, with James Ryan ruled out due to a calf injury.

Rugby • 12 Mar

28 February 2026; Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster before the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Glasgow Warriors at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Connacht and Ulster name teams for rearranged URC games

Connacht have made five changes to their side as they look to make it three wins in a row in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 7: Grant Gilchrist of Scotland runs at Peato Mauvaka of France during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 7, 2026 (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images)

Gilchrist and Williamson come into Scottish second row

Grant Gilchrist and Max Williamson will come into the Scotland second row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations final round against Ireland at Aviva Stadium, as Gregor Townsend makes three changes to his side from last week's win against France.

Rugby • 12 Mar