Sexton signs new deal with Ireland and Leinster Ireland and Leinster out-half Johnny Sexton has signed a one-year central contract extension with the IRFU. Rugby • 8 hrs
France v Scotland lined up for end of March Scotland's postponed Guinness Six Nations match with France is being lined-up for 26 March with the English Premiership clubs open to the release of players ... Rugby • 4 hrs
Wales keeping noses clean as referees play central role Wales have defied pre-tournament expectations by claiming the Triple Crown and giving themselves a shot at an improbable Six Nations Grand Slam, writes Jonny Holland. Jonny Holland • 7 hrs
'We're not going anywhere with Italy' in Six Nations Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes "we are not going anywhere" with regard to Italy's continued participation in the Guinness Six Nations, while adding that ... Rugby • 16 hrs
Best backs Kelleher for overcoming line-out struggles Former Ireland captain Rory Best believes Ronan Kelleher is back to his best at the line-out after a post-lockdown blip last year. Six Nations • 01 Mar
Laporte insists Galthie 'had the right' to leave bubble French rugby chief Bernard Laporte has confirmed that national head coach Fabien Galthie had left the Six Nations secure bubble to watch his son play ... Six Nations • 01 Mar
World Rugby admit officiating errors in England game French referee Pascal Gauzere held his hand up over the handling of two controversial first-half tries in England's Six Nations defeat by Wales, World Rugby's ... Rugby • 01 Mar
Keenan and others moving into 'non-debatable' bracket A number of Ireland players hoping to nail down starting berths are moving into the 'non-debatable' category, says Andy Farrell. Rugby • 28 Feb
England Rugby condemns abuse and threats to players England Rugby has condemned social media abuse directed at its players in the wake of the Six Nations defeat to Wales in Cardiff. Rugby • 28 Feb
Italy 6N place 'precarious' if losing streak continues Italy's place in the Six Nations is becoming increasingly precarious, according to former Ireland international Shane Byrne. Rugby • 28 Feb
England opt against making official complaint England have opted against lodging an official complaint to World Rugby over the performance of Pascal Gauzere in Saturday's 40-24 defeat by Wales. Rugby • 28 Feb
'The future is bright' - Sexton hails Casey and Baird Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says the "future is bright" after 21-year-olds Craig Casey and Ryan Baird made their international debuts against Italy. Rugby • 28 Feb
Farrell proud as players pass 'test of character' Andy Farrell said his Ireland side displayed "real character" as they avoided a fourth successive Guinness Six Nations defeat. Rugby • 28 Feb
Ireland punish ragged Italy to earn first 6N win Ireland condemned Italy to a 30th straight Guinness Six Nations defeat in a 48-10 win for Andy Farrell's men in Rome. Rugby • 28 Feb
Wales seal Triple Crown with victory over England Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match in ... Rugby • 27 Feb
Sexton: Performance partly born out of frustration Ireland captain Johnny Sexton admitted that frustration had played a part in their performance as they hammered Italy for a first win in this year's ... Rugby • 28 Feb
Ireland can take Rome form into final 6N games - Beirne Tadhg Beirne believes that Ireland have created a template to take into their final two games of the Six Nations campaign following an impressive 48-10 ... Rugby • 27 Feb
Ireland player ratings v Italy Here's how we rated the Irish performances in the win over Italy at the Stadio Olympico. Rugby • 27 Feb
Six Nations: Wales 40-24 England recap Wales won the Tripple Crown and secured their place at the top of the Six Nations standings with a fine victory over England in Cardiff. ... Rugby • 27 Feb
Six Nations recap: Italy 10-48 Ireland The action as it happened in Ireland's Six Nations victory over Italy in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Rugby • 27 Feb
Italy v Ireland: All You Need To Know The lowdown ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy for Round 3 of the 2021 Six Nations Rugby • 26 Feb
France players to return home, no new positive tests The French rugby federation said its players would be able to return home on Friday after the latest round of Covid-19 tests came back negative. Six Nations • 26 Feb
Much expected of new Ireland combos in Rome Ireland's new combinations are a cause for optimism ahead of a must-win match against Italy. Rugby • 26 Feb
Farrell urges caution as Carbery set for Munster return Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Joey Carbery needs space and time to get fully back to speed ahead of the out-half's long-awaited return to ... Rugby • 26 Feb
Ferris: Dynamic Kelleher the future for Ireland Stephen Ferris belives Leinster hooker Ronan Kelleher could be the long-term solution to the void left by Rory Best in the Ireland team. Rugby • 25 Feb
