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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.
Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The Connacht wing is replaced by Munster’s Calvin Nash.
Tom Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland's Six Nations squad

Tom Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland's Six Nations squad

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are both set to be monitored over the coming days, while Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have both stepped up their rehab.
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.
Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Itoje says ‘rugby needs more eyes on it, not less’.
Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?

Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Without head coach Andy Farrell, who is managing the British and Irish Lions this summer, Simon Easterby takes charge for the campaign,
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.
Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1st
Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

As Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia, defence coach Simon Easterby will take charge of the side during the Six Nations.
Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Ireland beat Scotland 15-12 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast
Saturday sport: Kerry come from behind to defeat Cork, Galway claim late win over Sligo

Saturday sport: Kerry come from behind to defeat Cork, Galway claim late win over Sligo

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

A day full of sporting action.
Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders

Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

The Scots showed plenty of promise during an inconsistent campaign.
Heartbreak for Ireland Under-20s as England clinch Six Nations title

Heartbreak for Ireland Under-20s as England clinch Six Nations title

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Ireland’s Under-20s could only watch as England secured the Six Nations title last night
Spending on flights hits record high as Six Nations drives pub scene

Spending on flights hits record high as Six Nations drives pub scene

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

AIB's Spend Trend report found customers spent over €210 million with airlines in the first two months of the year
Ireland's Grand Slam hopes over after England loss at Twickenham

Ireland's Grand Slam hopes over after England loss at Twickenham

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

England end Irish Grand Slam hopes
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.
Saturday sport: England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, Man United beat Everton

Saturday sport: England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, Man United beat Everton

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The two sides square off from 4:45pm - with the visitors looking to maintain their Grand Slam push.
Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland

Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Care will become the sixth England men’s Test centurion if he steps off the bench in Saturday’s Six Nations match
Saturday sport: Ireland beat Wales, Calcutta Cup win for Scotland

Saturday sport: Ireland beat Wales, Calcutta Cup win for Scotland

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Ireland have edged closer to another Six Nations Grand Slam with a 31-7 victory over Wales
Wales out to unsettle ‘world-class’ Ireland – Warren Gatland

Wales out to unsettle ‘world-class’ Ireland – Warren Gatland

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

The odds are stacked against Wales for Six Nations clash in Dublin.
Jamie George takes inspiration from his late mother for Scotland clash

Jamie George takes inspiration from his late mother for Scotland clash

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

George expects his mother, who died of cancer last week, will be ‘looking down telling everyone her son is England captain’.
Wales relishing ‘tough’ clash with Six Nations favourites Ireland – Adam Beard

Wales relishing ‘tough’ clash with Six Nations favourites Ireland – Adam Beard

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Wales’ young side take on Andy Farrell’s Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on February 24th
Scotland hold off thrilling Wales fightback to end win drought

Scotland hold off thrilling Wales fightback to end win drought

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

The visitors led 27-0 shortly after half-time but eventually won by just a single point.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?

Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Along with France vs Ireland, Wales face Scotland in Cardiff while England travel to Rome to face Italy.
Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Newcomers hoping to make an impression with Wales.
Mack Hansen to miss Six Nations through injury

Mack Hansen to miss Six Nations through injury

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The 25-year-old will miss Ireland's Six Nations campaign, as Andy Farrell's side aim to win back-to back Grand Slams.
Manu Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations after suffering groin injury

Manu Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations after suffering groin injury

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Sale’s England international sustained the problem during last week’s Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens.
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

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