'We might get a bit of luck with it being Paddy's' Simon Easterby is hoping that his team get the luck of the Irish against Italy with the destiny of the Six Nations title out of their hands. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
'We might get a bit of luck with it being Paddy's' Simon Easterby is hoping that his team get the luck of the Irish against Italy with the destiny of the Six Nations title out of their hands. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Italy v Ireland: All you need to know Ireland round off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations championship with a trip to Rome to face Italy. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Italy v Ireland: All you need to know Ireland round off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations championship with a trip to Rome to face Italy. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Crowley to start against Italy as Furlong returns Jack Crowley has been handed his first start of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations for Ireland's round-five clash with Italy on Saturday, while Tadhg Furlong is named on the bench. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Crowley to start against Italy as Furlong returns Jack Crowley has been handed his first start of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations for Ireland's round-five clash with Italy on Saturday, while Tadhg Furlong is named on the bench. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Ratings: Doris and Sheehan best on difficult day It was a difficult day for the majority of the Irish players as France ruined their Grand Slam hopes in fine style, and here's how we rated them. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Ratings: Doris and Sheehan best on difficult day It was a difficult day for the majority of the Irish players as France ruined their Grand Slam hopes in fine style, and here's how we rated them. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Six Nations recap: Ireland 27-42 France The action as it happened as Ireland's Grand Slam hopes were ended by France Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Six Nations recap: Ireland 27-42 France The action as it happened as Ireland's Grand Slam hopes were ended by France Rugby • 08 Mar 25
'I always find it a little bit emotional' - Doris Grand Slam, Six Nations title, pole position going into the final round – there's a lot at stake this afternoon when Ireland take on France. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
'I always find it a little bit emotional' - Doris Grand Slam, Six Nations title, pole position going into the final round – there's a lot at stake this afternoon when Ireland take on France. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Doris promises cool heads in red hot Bleus battle Caelan Doris is expecting another "unbelievable atmosphere" for the next chapter of Ireland v France but insists cool heads will prevail with so much at stake. Rugby • 07 Mar 25
Doris promises cool heads in red hot Bleus battle Caelan Doris is expecting another "unbelievable atmosphere" for the next chapter of Ireland v France but insists cool heads will prevail with so much at stake. Rugby • 07 Mar 25
Six Nations: Ireland v France - All you need to know The fourth and penultimate leg of a potential Grand Slam campaign is likely to be the most difficult challenge of the lot as Ireland welcome a France side determined to land just a second Six Nations title in 15 years. Rugby • 07 Mar 25
Six Nations: Ireland v France - All you need to know The fourth and penultimate leg of a potential Grand Slam campaign is likely to be the most difficult challenge of the lot as Ireland welcome a France side determined to land just a second Six Nations title in 15 years. Rugby • 07 Mar 25
Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping' Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping' Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Osborne: We have to be at best to beat Les Bleus Jamie Osborne's ability to put an early set-back against Wales behind him is testament to the 'next-moment-focussed' mentality in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 06 Mar 25
Osborne: We have to be at best to beat Les Bleus Jamie Osborne's ability to put an early set-back against Wales behind him is testament to the 'next-moment-focussed' mentality in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 06 Mar 25
Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Doris making 'positive strides' ahead of France clash Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
Doris making 'positive strides' ahead of France clash Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
France have potential to spoil trio's Aviva send-off The Irish rugby landscape has changed dramatically in the last two decades. From wooden spoons to Grand Slam expectations, this weekend could be another monumental timestamp in the history of the country's success. Rugby • 04 Mar 25
France have potential to spoil trio's Aviva send-off The Irish rugby landscape has changed dramatically in the last two decades. From wooden spoons to Grand Slam expectations, this weekend could be another monumental timestamp in the history of the country's success. Rugby • 04 Mar 25
'More to come' says McCarthy as he signs IRFU deal Joe McCarthy has signed a three-year central contract that will keep him with Ireland and Leinster until the end of the 2027/28 season. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
'More to come' says McCarthy as he signs IRFU deal Joe McCarthy has signed a three-year central contract that will keep him with Ireland and Leinster until the end of the 2027/28 season. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
Hansen signs two-year deal with Irish Rugby Mack Hansen has committed his immediate future to Ireland and Connacht Rugby by signing a new two-year central contract. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
Hansen signs two-year deal with Irish Rugby Mack Hansen has committed his immediate future to Ireland and Connacht Rugby by signing a new two-year central contract. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
Cullen defends Ringrose and says centre was 'available' Leo Cullen reckons Garry Ringrose was unlucky to have been red-carded against Wales and cited Jack Boyle's involvement for Leinster against Cardiff as an example of why the Ireland centre's ban included the URC fixture. Rugby • 01 Mar 25
Cullen defends Ringrose and says centre was 'available' Leo Cullen reckons Garry Ringrose was unlucky to have been red-carded against Wales and cited Jack Boyle's involvement for Leinster against Cardiff as an example of why the Ireland centre's ban included the URC fixture. Rugby • 01 Mar 25
Warrior O'Mahony 'at peace' with end of road in sight Peter O'Mahony, who on Thursday announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season, is "at peace" with his decision. Rugby • 02 Mar 25
Warrior O'Mahony 'at peace' with end of road in sight Peter O'Mahony, who on Thursday announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season, is "at peace" with his decision. Rugby • 02 Mar 25
Ringrose suspended but could still return for 6N finale Garry Ringrose could be available for Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Italy next month, despite picking up a suspension following his red card against Wales last Saturday. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
Ringrose suspended but could still return for 6N finale Garry Ringrose could be available for Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Italy next month, despite picking up a suspension following his red card against Wales last Saturday. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
I 'lived the dream' - Murray prepares to step away Conor Murray says he has "lived the dream" as he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his rugby career. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
I 'lived the dream' - Murray prepares to step away Conor Murray says he has "lived the dream" as he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his rugby career. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits Conor Murray remained coy on his post-Munster future but hinted that he will play one more season in a new environment "for his family". Rugby • 27 Feb 25
Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits Conor Murray remained coy on his post-Munster future but hinted that he will play one more season in a new environment "for his family". Rugby • 27 Feb 25
O'Connell wary of 'unstructured' France France's "unstructured game" will be the biggest threat to Ireland when the sides meet in a Six Nations showdown on Saturday week, according to Paul O'Connell. Six Nations • 28 Feb 25
O'Connell wary of 'unstructured' France France's "unstructured game" will be the biggest threat to Ireland when the sides meet in a Six Nations showdown on Saturday week, according to Paul O'Connell. Six Nations • 28 Feb 25
Doris 'in with a shout' to face France, Furlong absent Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher both trained with Ireland on Thursday morning but Tadhg Furlong was absent. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
Doris 'in with a shout' to face France, Furlong absent Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher both trained with Ireland on Thursday morning but Tadhg Furlong was absent. Rugby • 28 Feb 25
Some Irish fans need to 'take hard look' at themselves Brian O'Driscoll is in no doubt that arrogance is creeping into the Irish rugby fanbase and that many supporters need "to have a good hard look" at themselves. Rugby • 27 Feb 25
Some Irish fans need to 'take hard look' at themselves Brian O'Driscoll is in no doubt that arrogance is creeping into the Irish rugby fanbase and that many supporters need "to have a good hard look" at themselves. Rugby • 27 Feb 25
O'Driscoll: 'Out of control' speed may cost Ringrose Brian O'Driscoll reckons Garry Ringrose won't change much about his tackle technique even if he faces a ban that will rule him out of the remainder of the Six Nations. Rugby • 26 Feb 25
O'Driscoll: 'Out of control' speed may cost Ringrose Brian O'Driscoll reckons Garry Ringrose won't change much about his tackle technique even if he faces a ban that will rule him out of the remainder of the Six Nations. Rugby • 26 Feb 25
Ringrose to learn Six Nations fate on Thursday Garry Ringrose will learn on Thursday if he is able to play any further part in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations title bid after being sent off against Wales. Rugby • 26 Feb 25
Ringrose to learn Six Nations fate on Thursday Garry Ringrose will learn on Thursday if he is able to play any further part in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations title bid after being sent off against Wales. Rugby • 26 Feb 25
