Tony Tighe

RTE Sport journalist

Andy Farrell has some decisions to make before Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales on 4 February

Predicting Ireland's Six Nations starting XV

The dust has only settled on Ireland's autumn campaign but thoughts are already turning to next year's Six Nations and what Andy Farrell's starting side will be when they travel to Cardiff in 10 weeks' time.

Rugby • 22 Nov 22

Harry Byrne and Rónan Kelleher are set to return from injury

Byrne, Baird and Kelleher return to Leinster training

Leinster have received a triple injury boost ahead of their return to BKT United Rugby Championship action with Harry Byrne, Ryan Baird and Rónan Kelleher all set to return to training this week.

Rugby • 21 Nov 22

Ireland's forwards produced a superb defensive effort

Ireland player ratings: Doris and Van der Flier deliver

Here is how we rated the Ireland performances in their scrappy victory over Australia at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Autumn Internationals: Ireland 13-10 Australia recap

Ross Byrne's late penalty saw Ireland edge Australia and complete an Autumn Series sweep of victories.

Rugby • 20 Nov 22

Johnny Sexton leads the Ireland players out for Friday's captain's run

Preview: Ireland eye winning finish against Wallabies

Andy Farrell takes charge of Ireland for the 30th time on Saturday night as they bid to sign off on a groundbreaking year with a ninth win from 11 games.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Dave Rennie has won 12 of his 32 games in charge of Australia

White targets Ireland win to ease pressure on Rennie

Australia's players head into Saturday's Test against Ireland with the future of their head coach weighing on their minds.

Rugby • 16 Nov 22

Mack Hansen has made a big impact with both Ireland and Connacht

Wallabies coach McKellar: Hansen one that got away

Dan McKellar comes up against his former Brumbies colleague Mack Hansen on Saturday and admits the Ireland wing is one that got away from Australia.

Rugby • 15 Nov 22

Ciarán Frawley suffered the injury while playing for Ireland A

Leinster's Frawley faces months out after knee surgery

Ciarán Frawley requires surgery on his injured knee and will be sidelined for a "number of months", Leinster have confirmed.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

Andy Friend is in his fifth season with Connacht

Friend confirms Connacht exit at end of season

Connacht have confirmed Andy Friend will step down as director of rugby when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

Johnny Sexton suffered a dead leg against South Africa

Sexton a doubt for Australia as Ireland injuries mount

Ireland are facing an out-half injury crisis ahead of Saturday's autumn finale against Australia with captain Johnny Sexton doubtful and Joey Carbery ruled out.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22