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Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan of Ireland after defeat to France in 2026 Six Nations

O'Sullivan: Statement performance must follow the noise

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 21: Jamie Hannah and Cullen Grace of the Crusaders (L-R) pose with the trophy following the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match between Crusaders and Chiefs at Apollo Projects Stadium, on June 21, 2025, in Christchurch,

Speeding up game the aim as Super Rugby hits 30

7 February 2026; The Ireland team huddle after the U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship match between France and Ireland at Stade Amie Giral in Perpignan, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Three changes for Ireland Under-20s to take on Italy

GENOA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Ange Capuozzo of Italy is seen in action during the Quilter Nation Series 2025 match between Italy and Chile at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 22, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda - Federugby/Federugby via Getty

Capuozzo returns but Brex ruled out for Italy in Dublin

Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley

Ferris: Number 10 uncertainty could be damaging Ireland

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is tackled by Italy's Dino Lamb, left, and Danilo Fischetti during last year's Six Nations encounter

O'Gara: Under-appreciated Italy can upset Ireland

Dylan McNeice of Ireland during the U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship match between France and Ireland at Stade Amie Giral in Perpignan, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Eight-try France too strong for Ireland U20s

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Henry Pollock of England celebrates scoring a try, which is later awarded as a penalty try after a TMO review during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between England and Wales at Allianz Stadium on February 07, 2026 in Lo

England crush Wales to maintain winning streak

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Six Nations

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FT • Six Nations • 7 Feb

48 - 7

FT • Six Nations • 7 Feb

18 - 15

FT • Six Nations • 5 Feb

36 - 14

Six Nations • 14 Feb

Ireland Ire

14:10

Italy Ita

Six Nations • 14 Feb

Scotland Sco

16:40

England Eng

Six Nations • 15 Feb

Wales Wal

15:10

France Fra

Six Nations • 21 Feb

England Eng

14:10

Ireland Ire

Six Nations • 21 Feb

Wales Wal

16:40

Scotland Sco

Champions Cup

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FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 • 18 Jan

Glasgow Warriors Flag

Glasgow Warriors Gla

28 - 3

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 • 18 Jan

La Rochelle Flag

17 - 27

Harlequins Flag

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 • 18 Jan

Northampton Saints Flag

Northampton Saints Nor

43 - 28

FT • European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 • 18 Jan

Bristol Bears Flag

Bristol Bears Bri

15 - 27

Union Bordeaux Begles Uni

Union Bordeaux Begles Flag

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 3 Apr

Northampton Saints Flag

Northampton Saints Nor

20:00

Castres Olympique Cas

Castres Olympique Flag

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Bath Bat

15:00

Saracens Sar

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Toulon Tou

15:00

Stormers Sto

European Rugby Champions Cup Final Stage • 4 Apr

Glasgow Warriors Flag

Glasgow Warriors Gla

17:30

Bulls Bul