England to limit Six Nations squads to 28 players England will be limited to selecting squads of 28 players for their Guinness Six Nations title defence in an effort to enhance coronavirus safety measures. Rugby • 15 Jan
Rugby Australia mull over hosting 'mini World Cup' Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they were open to hosting a "mini World Cup" involving Six Nations teams during the Southern Hemisphere winter to ... Rugby • 15 Jan
Griggs hopeful Ireland's RWC path will become clearer Ireland manager Adam Griggs has said he's hopeful that the team's World Cup qualifying schedule will become clearer over the next 10 days. Rugby • 14 Jan
Williams banned for Six Nations opener against Ireland Liam Williams will miss Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland on 7 February after being given a three-match ban for his red card in the ... Rugby • 14 Jan
Lenihan: O'Connell appointment a major plus for Ryan Donal Lenihan explains why Paul O'Connell's addition to Ireland's coaching staff will be beneficial to James Ryan on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby • 13 Jan
Ban rules Sinckler out of Six Nations opener Kyle Sinckler will miss England's opening Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland after receiving a two-week ban for failing to respect the authority of a ... Rugby • 13 Jan
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: O'Connell boost and European format Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill on RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss Paul O'Connell joining the Ireland coaching staff, the Champions ... Rugby • 13 Jan
French government seeks Covid-19 protocol 'guarantees' The French government is demanding reassurances on safety from Ireland and England before allowing its national side to visit the countries during the Six Nations. Rugby • 12 Jan
Six Nations likely with pro game on tightrope - Jackman Bernard Jackman expects the Six Nations will still go ahead but thinks the competition might take place at a single venue, possibly in France. Rugby • 11 Jan
Champions Cup in doubt after French government call The French sports ministry is recommending that French clubs postpone games against British teams amid the Covid-19 crisis. Rugby • 09 Jan
Paul O'Connell joins Ireland coaching team Former national team captain Paul O'Connell has been added to Andy Farrell's Ireland coaching team as forwards coach. Rugby • 07 Jan
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Carty masterclass & Irish 10s battle On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to discuss Connacht's win over Leinster and ... Rugby • 06 Jan
Deal with clubs ensures strongest French squad for 6N France have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been ... Rugby • 05 Jan
Staying in the present key for Ryan and Leinster In the midst of a pandemic, James Ryan says he and his Leinster team-mates just focus on the next game. Rugby • 05 Jan
Six Nations still planning for February start Six Nations organisers have confirmed the 2021 Championship will take place in February and March as planned in response to suggestions it could be moved ... Rugby • 04 Jan
Irish rugby in flux after difficult year As the fallout from this most difficult of years continues, it seems the real action in 2021 will take place off the pitch Rugby • 31 Dec 20
France set to lose Ntamack for Six Nations start France fly-half Romain Ntamack looks set to miss the start of the Six Nations after suffering a double fracture of the jaw, with Ireland set ... Rugby • 28 Dec 20
Barnes for Wales-Ireland as Six Nations refs named Wayne Barnes will take charge of his seventh Wales-Ireland Six Nations game as the officials for the 2021 competition have been confirmed. Rugby • 24 Dec 20
Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland fightback Andy Farrell says he was pleased with how the players reacted to falling behind early against Scotland in Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup victory. Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Murray: Scotland 'licking their lips' at Ireland shot Conor Murray admits that Scotland will justifiably be "licking their lips" at the prospect of beating Ireland in Dublin for the first time in a ... Rugby • 02 Dec 20
IRFU bosses say Farrell's the right man to lead Ireland Ireland rugby bosses have no regrets over the appointment of head coach Andy Farrell and believe he is "absolutely" the right man to lead the ... Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Farrell urges McCloskey not to be too eager to impress Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits Stuart McCloskey is entitled to feel aggrieved about his lack of international action but has urged him not to be ... Rugby • 27 Nov 20
Jones content with 'dominant' performance England coach Eddie Jones was pleased with his team's Autumn Nations Cup victory over Ireland and declared there is more to come. Rugby • 21 Nov 20
'We think of all our players as being Irish' Richie Murphy says there has been no extra homework for the recruited Ireland players with as many as eight imports set to play a part ... Rugby • 20 Nov 20
Stander not buying 'soft' Ireland tag as England loom CJ Stander views Rassie Erasmus' labelling of Ireland as a "soft" team as a challenge and has promised to keep that message in store for ... Rugby • 18 Nov 20
