Owens calls on Wales to restore pride against Ireland Ken Owens wants Wales to "put pride back in the shirt" when they launch this season's Guinness Six Nations Championship against Ireland on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Feb
Ireland trio start for Combined Provinces XV Ireland internationals Leah Tarpey, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Linda Djougang will start for the Combined Provinces XV against Scotland's Thistles at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off … Rugby • 03 Feb
Lenihan preview: World Cup aspirations start in Cardiff Donal Lenihan sums up the importance of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at the beginning of a World Cup year in which Andy Farrell's … Rugby • 03 Feb
'I'm obsessed with why teams keep being successful' Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side's mental strength will be key, as they go into the 2023 Six Nations as favourites. Rugby • 03 Feb
Halfpenny ruled out as Wales injury jinx strikes again Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations game with Ireland after suffering a back spasm and will be replaced at full-back by … Rugby • 02 Feb
Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute. Rugby • 02 Feb
Six Nations - Wales v Ireland: All you need to know A big year for Irish rugby begins in Cardiff as Andy Farrell's side kick off their Guinness Six Nations campaign against Wales. Rugby • 04 Feb
'As soon as you let up, you're going to lose your spot' Twelve months on from his Ireland debut, Mack Hansen looks at home in an Ireland jersey. But he's not getting comfortable. Rugby • 03 Feb
Porter: Painting positive pictures key for Irish scrum Andrew Porter says painting a positive picture for this week's referee Karl Dickson will be an important element, not just for this Saturday against Wales, … Rugby • 01 Feb
Fire still burns for Sexton in 14th Six Nations Some players would have been content to make 14 appearances in the Six Nations. This weekend, Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland out for his 14th … Rugby • 02 Feb
Sexton doesn't hold a Gatland grudge after Lions snub Johnny Sexton says he doesn't bear any ill-feeling towards Wales head coach Warren Gatland, after he was overlooked for selection for the 2021 British and … Rugby • 01 Feb
Gibson-Park sees big room for improvement with Ireland Jamison Gibson-Park says there's ample room for Ireland to get better in 2023. Rugby • 01 Feb
Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland clash Warren Gatland believes Wales will relish being underdogs for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland. Six Nations • 31 Jan
Gatland's impact on Irish rugby should not be forgotten It is 25 years this month since Warren Gatland answered Ireland's call, and how he would love to mark that anniversary with another victory over … Rugby • 01 Feb
Beirne: I only ever wanted to play for Ireland Tadhg Beirne says the prospect of playing for Wales was raised with him during his time at the Scarlets, but says he always wanted to … Rugby • 01 Feb
Keenan hoping for happier Cardiff return with Ireland There are few rugby arenas quite like the Principality Stadium in Cardiff when it's at full volume, and Hugo Keenan is expecting it to be … Rugby • 31 Jan
Wales boss Gatland recalls Halfpenny for Ireland opener Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will make his first Test start for 19 months in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Ireland. Rugby • 31 Jan
O'Sullivan: Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 30 Jan
Ireland call up Stewart after Kelleher suffers injury Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales after Rónan Kelleher suffered a hamstring … Rugby • 30 Jan
Lessons of 2019: Write off Six Nations at your peril If Ireland do go on to break their quarter-final glass ceiling at the World Cup later this year, their performance in this year's championship will … Rugby • 28 Jan
Furlong: Gatland will bring out the best in Wales Tadhg Furlong says he's expecting to face a very different Wales when Ireland travel to Cardiff for the opening game of their Guinness Six Nations … Rugby • 30 Jan
Farrell: Six Nations pressure will be priceless Andy Farrell believes the pressure of being Guinness Six Nations title favourites can aid Ireland's ultimate quest for World Cup glory. Rugby • 27 Jan
Ringrose a potential future Ireland captain - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes Garry Ringrose has the makings of the next Ireland captain when Johnny Sexton retires. Rugby • 26 Jan
IRFU would be 'honoured' for Farrell to coach Lions IRFU CEO Kevin Potts says the union would be 'honoured' for Andy Farrell to become British and Irish Lions head coach in 2025. Rugby • 25 Jan
Scots switch for Cooney wouldn't 'sit well' with Ferris Stephen Ferris insists that he would turn down any approach from Scotland if he were in John Cooney's shoes and that the situation does not … Rugby • 24 Jan
