Rugby

February

February 2026

Setback

Cian Prendergast added to Ireland bench as Jack Conan ruled out of England game

21 Feb

27

bizarre times

25 years later, recalling Ireland's Foot and Mouth-delayed, what-might-have-been Six Nations

Keith Wood’s try against England remains etched into the tapestry of the countries’ modern-day rugby rivalry.

Gavan Casey

21 Feb

12

Skills

McCloskey's NFL pass, and Russell's flick – why don't we see more of this in rugby?

21 Feb

4

the cat

'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return

21 Feb

1

The old enemy

Blood in the water? Or fallible England? A big test for Ireland in London

There is some fear for Andy Farrell’s men but a stirring win would change the mood music.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from London

21 Feb

8

Boost

Josh Neill stars as Ireland overcome England

20 Feb

71

Rugby Weekly: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview England v Ireland

20 Feb

19m

Big Ange

Italy bring back Ange Capuozzo in timely boost for France Six Nations trip

20 Feb

7

Captain

Doris: Ireland determined 'to hunt England down, show what we're about'

20 Feb

13

xv de france

France give starts to hulking locks Flament and Meafou against Italy

20 Feb

3

Powerful

Munster confirm signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe

20 Feb

44

Tadhg Furlong

'I like where the group is going. I like where the road leads, if we can get there'

20 Feb

4

Changes

Farrell: How Prendergast can 'push career on', and keys for Ireland success in Twickenham

20 Feb

19

Analysiscounter

Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?

Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.

Murray Kinsella

19 Feb

24

Selection

Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham

19 Feb

24

Opportunity

'Sometimes people have nothing to lose and just rip in. We've seen that with Jack'

19 Feb

11

andy farrell

'He's made of the right stuff' - Farrell condemns 'disgusting' abuse aimed at Edogbo

19 Feb

21

Team news

Kinghorn and Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales

19 Feb

Selection

Crowley and Van der Flier start for Ireland as Prendergast left out of 23 for Twickenham

Andy Farrell has made five changes to his team as Ciarán Frawley returns on the Ireland bench.

19 Feb

144

Controversy

France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal

19 Feb

15

Changes

Costelow starts as Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut against Scotland

19 Feb

7

big tom

'If I can cover across the board, that can only be a real positive'

19 Feb

9

Possible XV

Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.

Murray Kinsella

18 Feb

56

Irish language option

Irish language commentary option to make rugby debut for Ireland v England clash

18 Feb

7

selection time

Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England

18 Feb

4

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England

One to Watch

'He's unreal, an unbelievable athlete' - Ireland aiming to keep Pollock quiet

18 Feb

23

Here's Johnny

Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching

The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.

18 Feb

32

Injury blow

Scotland's Ritchie to miss rest of Six Nations with leg fracture

17 Feb

Support

'It's not right' – Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse

17 Feb

Number 10

'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'

17 Feb

39

Team news

Henry Pollock handed first England start against Ireland in Six Nations

17 Feb

32

decision

England's Henry Arundell cleared to face Ireland despite Murrayfield red card

17 Feb

18

Rivals

'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'

17 Feb

10

rugby weekly extra

'I don't think this is about Sam or Jack. There's a lot of sh** going on here that has nothing to do with them'

The toxicity around Ireland’s out-half debate is not merely on online phenomenon, as discussed on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra.

16 Feb

67

Update

Ireland say Ringrose is good to go for England clash in London

16 Feb

35

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England

Edwin Edogbo

IRFU investigating 'cowardly' online abuse of Edwin Edogbo

16 Feb

Moefana ruled out of France squad for Italy game as Slimani called up

16 Feb

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