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Ireland quartet set to be fit to face Italy in Six Nations

Ireland quartet set to be fit to face Italy in Six Nations

Hansen sat out Saturday’s 42-27 loss to title rivals France because of a quad strain.

Cian Ducrot to sing national anthems at Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland v France

Cian Ducrot to sing national anthems at Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland v France

Ducrot recently won a Grammy for co-writing SZA's song Saturn in the Best R&B Song category

Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland

Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland

The interim boss has targeted an improved performance after the narrow defeat of England.

Ireland pair Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Scotland clash

Ireland pair Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Scotland clash

Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37

England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37

Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations

Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations

Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp

Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The loss will raise questions about coach Gregor Townsend.

Duhan van der Merwe insists personal glory comes second to Scotland ambitions

Duhan van der Merwe insists personal glory comes second to Scotland ambitions

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

The 28-year-old moved within one of Stuart Hogg at the top of the Scots’ all-time try-scoring list.

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Les Bleus had won 45 of their previous 48 matches against the Azzurri.

James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking fly-half chance in his stride

James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking fly-half chance in his stride

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

The 24-year-old was elevated to first-choice fly-half following Johnny Sexton’s retirement after the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy

Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium for the first time since the Rugby World Cup.

Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash

Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The 25-year-old made his international debut in the first match of the Andy Farrell era.

Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Ireland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France.

Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy to make Six Nations debuts against France

Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy to make Six Nations debuts against France

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue.