Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kearney is in line to win his 83rd cap against England at Twickenhan

No fears over Kearney fitness for England showdown

Rob Kearney sat out Ireland training at Carton House on Tuesday but is in no danger of missing Saturday's Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham.

Rugby • 13 Mar 18

Keith Earls peers towards the scrum during Ireland's last visit to Twickenham in 2016

English view: We'll find out Ireland's true measure

The general consensus among the English rugby writers and former players is that England are faltering, Ireland are worthy champions, but the home side can still spoil the party at Twickenham.

Rugby • 13 Mar 18

Cian Healy receives medical treatment on the pitch against Scotland

Cian Healy gets all-clear to face England

Ireland prop Cian Healy will take a full part on training this week and is fit to face England at Twickenham next weekend, the IRFU have confirmed.

Rugby • 12 Mar 18

Ireland are now one game away from just a third Grand Slam in the history of the competition.

Monday review: Twickenham tweaks required to take Slam

Scotland failed to halt Ireland's quest for the Grand Slam, but did pose further questions of the Six Nations champions.

Rugby • 13 Mar 18

Jacob Stockdale took his tally to 10 tries in eight games for Ireland

Seven Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Weekend

Seven Irish players are joined by four Welsh, three French players and an Italian in our Six Nations Team of the Weekend from round four.

Rugby • 12 Mar 18

Joe Schmidt is looking forward to a Grand Slam clash with England

Schmidt: England 'wounded but far from dead and buried'

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland boast a crop of players to stand comparison with the Grand Slam winning team of 2009.

Rugby • 12 Mar 18

CJ Stander celebrates with his wife after the win over Scotland

Stander: Grand Slam showdown biggest game of career

CJ Stander readily admits that Ireland's Grand Slam showdown with England is the biggest game of his career.

Rugby • 11 Mar 18

Scotland's Ryan Wilson and Ireland's Rob Kearney competing for the ball

Best: Ireland must raise game to seal Grand Slam glory

Ireland captain Rory Best says his team will need to improve on their display against Scotland if they are to secure a Six Nations grand slam in England next week.

Rugby • 10 Mar 18

Ireland are on a ten-game winning streak

Ireland must focus on Scots but title within reach

Ireland must stay focused on beating a Scotland side with a dreadful away record before talk of a clean sweep can be comtemplated, writes Michael Glennon.

Rugby • 10 Mar 18

We're likely to see Garry Ringrose back in green

Three changes likely for Ireland ahead of Scotland

Joe Schmidt announces his team this afternoon - expect to see him make a number of personnel switches.

Rugby • 08 Mar 18

Dylan Hartley is out with a calf problem

Hartley ruled out for England against France

Dylan Hartley has been ruled out of England's NatWest 6 Nations match against France with a tight calf.

Rugby • 08 Mar 18

England flanker Underhill to miss rest of season

England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the rest of the season.

Rugby • 07 Mar 18

Huw Jones in action during Scotland's win over Ireland last season

Danger man Jones presents real threat to Ireland

The prolific Huw Jones is one of the attackers who must come in for extra attention when Scotland play Ireland on Saturday, writes Michael Glennon.

Rugby • 09 Mar 18

There was a time when Scotland firmly had the upper hand over Ireland

'That was a defining moment for Irish rugby, that loss'

Conor Neville revisits Ireland's Six Nations defeat to Scotland in 2001 - a significant blip in an otherwise perfect year.

Rugby • 08 Mar 18

Kinghorn shakes hands with England's George Ford after Scotland's win

Townsend keeps Scotland changes to the minimum

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start for Scotland on Saturday after being named in Gregor Townsend's side for their pivotal NatWest 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby • 07 Mar 18

All change for Wales as Faletau takes over as captain

Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and Scarlets flanker James Davies makes his Test debut in Sunday's NatWest 6 Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Mar 18

Conor Murray was called on for kicking duties against Wales

Murray ready to kick on after week of 'cabin fever'

Conor Murray believes he has the ability to nail crucial kicks in his "back pocket" and is willing to shoulder his share of the goal-kicking pressure if the situation arises against Scotland on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Mar 18

Tadhg Furlong should be named in the starting XV on Thursday

Furlong declares himself ready to face the Scots

Tadgh Furlong has handed Ireland a huge boost ahead of Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Scotland by declaring himself fit and ready for battle.

Six Nations • 06 Mar 18

Scotland are looking for their second win in a row against Ireland

Ireland v Scotland: Three key battles

With Ireland and Scotland both chasing the Six Nations title we look at three key areas that will go a long way to deciding today's round four meeting in Dublin.

Rugby • 09 Mar 18

Keith Barry has been helping Keith Earls

It's a kind of magic - Earls gets help from Keith Barry

Keith Earls has revealed he has been working with Irish hypnotist and magician Keith Barry in a bid to boost his performances.

Rugby • 05 Mar 18

Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson are both recovering from hamstring strains

Furlong and Henderson 'expected to train fully'

Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson are "expected to train fully this week" with Joe Schmidt's squad ahead of Ireland's penultimate Natwest 6 Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Mar 18

Scotland's last win in Dublin came in Croke Park in 2010

Scottish View: Hoping for win and better road show

Without a win in Dublin since 2010, the Calcutta Cup victory over England has infused Scottish rugby with a new-found confidence ahead of next Saturday's NatWest Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

The Ireland team Joe Schmidt must pick for Scotland

As the countdown to Ireland's penultimate Six Nations game gets under way, Declan Whooley looks at a possible starting XV against Scotland.

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

Lenihan: Ireland must clip Scotland wings

Donal Lenihan believes that Ireland will have to improve defensively, particularly out wide, when they take on Scotland in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on 10 March.

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

Eddie Jones may stay away from public transport

Scottish Rugby, Hastings call Jones abuse 'disgusting'

Scottish Rugby has described the abuse suffered by Eddie Jones by a number of Scotland fans as "disgusting behaviour".

Rugby • 01 Mar 18