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This week
1st March 2026 - 5th March 2026
Growth
O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes'
3 Mar
4
looks whos back
'He's a brilliant personality to have around' - Ireland welcome Aki back into squad
2 Mar
14
stuart mccloskey
'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'
Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his strong run of form in the Ireland team.
1 Mar
8
Last week
22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
belief
Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement
27 Feb
1
In Demand
Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens
26 Feb
31
End of an era
Katie Taylor to retire after summer fight in Dublin
25 Feb
7
AIL
Carlos Spencer departs Terenure RFC for personal reasons
25 Feb
12
On Tour
Venues confirmed for Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures in July
24 Feb
14
back on track
'The belief is always there. It's an honour and privilege to play for Ireland' - Ringrose
24 Feb
6
Update
Ireland monitor Lowe's groin injury as 11 players released back to provinces
23 Feb
24
Big Joe
'We knew if we delivered, we could beat anyone on our day'
23 Feb
5
feeling good
McCloskey: 'I'm glad I stuck at it to get to experience days like this'
22 Feb
81
Last month
February 2026
Pride
'You talk about inspiring the nation, hopefully that brought people a bit of joy'
21 Feb
14
Comment
Ireland's outstanding Ulstermen shine on both sides of the ball
This was the Ireland of old, confident, accurate, and capable of producing stunning rugby.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Twickenham
21 Feb
27
Setback
Cian Prendergast added to Ireland bench as Jack Conan ruled out of England game
21 Feb
27
Skills
McCloskey's NFL pass, and Russell's flick – why don't we see more of this in rugby?
21 Feb
4
Captain
Doris: Ireland determined 'to hunt England down, show what we're about'
20 Feb
13
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
One to Watch
'Unreal' Pollock makes first England start - and Ireland know they'll need to keep him quiet
19 Feb
Selection
Crowley starts, van der Flier returns: here's the Ireland team to face England on Saturday
19 Feb
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
22
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
145
big tom
'If I can cover across the board, that can only be a real positive'
19 Feb
9
One to Watch
'He's unreal, an unbelievable athlete' - Ireland aiming to keep Pollock quiet
18 Feb
23
Overdue
'I was blown away by the response this week' – Izuchukwu makes impact on Six Nations debut
14 Feb
3
Reaction
Farrell: 'Obviously too many errors, but the character and courage was very encouraging'
14 Feb
50
Comment
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
Italy will leave Dublin with regrets after another messy performance by Andy Farrell’s men.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
14 Feb
28
intent
Can Ireland bring more physicality while keeping discipline in check?
14 Feb
2
rallying call
Doris: Ireland 'can't have any passengers' against Italy
13 Feb
5
point to prove
'When any team tries to evolve, there's obviously teething problems'
13 Feb
13
New Face
'It's pretty crazy': Bryn Ward's rapid rise from the All-Ireland League to the Six Nations
12 Feb
Bryn Ward
'A year ago I was playing AIL, now I’m going to hit a few putts with Josh van der Flier'
11 Feb
10
decisions decisions
Six Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy
7 Feb
44
Back in green
'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'
6 Feb
49
Strong start
'When we were 29-0 it was very surprising for us' - Dupont
6 Feb
14
Reaction
'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
5 Feb
15
Comment
Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days
Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Stade de France
5 Feb
10
home favourites
Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam
Les Bleus are aiming to go one better than they did in last year’s championship.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Paris
5 Feb
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