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Scotland in Six Nations title mix after winning 90-point thriller against France

Scotland in Six Nations title mix after winning 90-point thriller against France

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed.
Saturday sport: Limerick beat Cork in National League, Italy upset England in Rome

Saturday sport: Limerick beat Cork in National League, Italy upset England in Rome

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Goals from Shane O'Brien, Cathal O'Neill and an Aidan O'Connor penalty helped the Treaty to a 3-19 to 20 point win at the Gaelic Grounds.
Irish people second most critical in EU of defence spending, survey finds

Irish people second most critical in EU of defence spending, survey finds

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

The poll found that 48 per cent of individuals stated that the current level of public spending on defence and security measures in Ireland was “not enough”
France overpower Wales en route to emphatic Six Nations victory in Cardiff

France overpower Wales en route to emphatic Six Nations victory in Cardiff

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Les Bleus scored eight tries to return to the top of the Six Nations table.
Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up

Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Aged 21, Stockdale was crowned player of the championship in 2018 after scoring a then-tournament record seven tries in five outings.
Rugby fans disappointed by in-game adverts during ITV's Six Nations coverage

Rugby fans disappointed by in-game adverts during ITV's Six Nations coverage

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

While it is commonplace in US sports to see split-screen adverts, it is a relatively new concept for European sports coverage. 
France open Six Nations with statement victory against Ireland

France open Six Nations with statement victory against Ireland

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.
France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time

France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Follow along for updates and analysis as Andy Farrell's men kick off the 2026 championship with a daunting Thursday night test at the Stade de France in Paris
French rugby player Uini Atonio forced to retire after heart attack

French rugby player Uini Atonio forced to retire after heart attack

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

La Rochelle offered support for Atonio and his family, and said he holds a special place in the history of the club.
Tributes paid to man, 20, who died while on skiing holiday in France

Tributes paid to man, 20, who died while on skiing holiday in France

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Cian O’Brien, 20, from Gleann na Rí, Tower, Co Cork, lost his life while on a skiing trip to the French Alps at the weekend.
Cork man (20) who died while on skiing holiday in France named locally

Cork man (20) who died while on skiing holiday in France named locally

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Cian O’Brien became ill on Sunday night when he was with friends in the well-known French ski resort of Alp d’Huez.
Sentencing delayed for pilot convicted over 120kg Midlands cocaine flight

Sentencing delayed for pilot convicted over 120kg Midlands cocaine flight

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

The sentence hearing for a pilot of a light aircraft who flew €8.4 million of cocaine into the Midlands from France in 2022 has been moved back until December
Ireland draw France, Netherlands, and Poland in Women's World Cup draw

Ireland draw France, Netherlands, and Poland in Women's World Cup draw

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

The details on which opponent Ireland will play on specific dates and in which venue will be announced in due course.
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales players are OK after team bus involved in collision

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales players are OK after team bus involved in collision

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The Welsh have cancelled their scheduled training session at the stadium.
Ryanair forced to cancel more than 400 flights due to French air traffic control strike

Ryanair forced to cancel more than 400 flights due to French air traffic control strike

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

The disruption comes at the start of Europe's summer holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
75-year-old Irish woman found alive after going missing during pilgrimage to Lourdes

75-year-old Irish woman found alive after going missing during pilgrimage to Lourdes

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

A 75-year-old disabled Irish woman who went missing during a pilgrimage to Lourdes has been found alive by French emergency services
Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.
Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.
Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.
What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

What is the Mercosur trade deal? And can Ireland block it?

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

The accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from Ireland, France and some other EU members.
Smyths Toys sees revenues rise to €2.49bn

Smyths Toys sees revenues rise to €2.49bn

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

The retail empire now employs 7,985 across its European network, which now extends to 225 outlets
European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test

European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Gardaí were conducting a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin on Saturday when a man was stopped and tested.
Court refuses to halt Data Commissioner's probe into Google's sign-up process

Court refuses to halt Data Commissioner's probe into Google's sign-up process

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

The search engine company asked the court to cancel an inquiry commencement notice issued by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in October 2023.
Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement
Man arrested after €2.8m cocaine seizure at Dublin Port

Man arrested after €2.8m cocaine seizure at Dublin Port

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 50s, following the seizure of cocaine worth €2.8 million at Dublin Port
Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France

Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Belgium were the night’s other winners in Group A2.
Ireland and France agree to work on joint ‘action plan’

Ireland and France agree to work on joint ‘action plan’

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Simon Harris met Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Harris to meet Macron in Paris

Harris to meet Macron in Paris

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

The meeting at the Élysée Palace comes ahead of the appointment of a new European Commission and the term of the new European Parliament.
July saw most transactions on record for AIB customers in France

July saw most transactions on record for AIB customers in France

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Overall spending for the month was up 9% compared to July 2023
Search continues for French rugby player swept out to sea off South Africa coast

Search continues for French rugby player swept out to sea off South Africa coast

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Medhi Narjissi was 'swept away by a wave' on Wednesday afternoon while swimming with other players in a recovery session after training
Sex offender who exposed himself on Dart to young women is jailed

Sex offender who exposed himself on Dart to young women is jailed

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Tony Guilloteau (32) was living in Ireland studying English in 2020 when he engaged in a campaign of targeting young women
Couple appear in court charged with robbery of French student in Cork

Couple appear in court charged with robbery of French student in Cork

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

It was claimed that the female believed one of the teenagers was laughing at her.
Tributes paid to Irish cyclist who died in accident in France

Tributes paid to Irish cyclist who died in accident in France

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Cycling Ireland chief executive officer James Quilligan extended his sympathies to the Kieran family.
Ireland to face Georgia in Euro play-off semi-final

Ireland to face Georgia in Euro play-off semi-final

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Georgia in the semi-final of the Euro 2025 qualifiers
Own goal helps France beat Belgium to book Euro 2024 quarter-finals spot

Own goal helps France beat Belgium to book Euro 2024 quarter-finals spot

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

France will hope to improve their attacking efforts against the winner of Portugal and Slovenia in Hamburg on Friday
Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

France will now meet the winner of Monday's match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarter-finals in Hamburg on Friday.
Maradona heirs say Golden Ball trophy was stolen and want to stop its auction

Maradona heirs say Golden Ball trophy was stolen and want to stop its auction

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Maradona, who died in 2020 aged 60, won the trophy for the best player of the tournament the 1986 World Cup, which was won by Argentina.
Rishi Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

Rishi Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Rishi Sunak said the UK would not accept returns from Ireland if the EU would not allow small boat migrants to be sent back to France.
England celebrate Six Nations Grand Slam with victory in France

England celebrate Six Nations Grand Slam with victory in France

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

The Red Roses scored six tries in Bordeaux to round off a dominant campaign
Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Varane says that he advises his seven-year-old son not to head the ball when he plays.
Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

France’s World Cup captain is starring on the sevens circuit.
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.
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.

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