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Six Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy
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'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
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.
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.
Feeling Bleu
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.
Last month
January 2026
Challenge
'I can't wait to get into camp. I love my job' - Farrell looks to lift Ireland again
There are questions around his team but the Ireland head coach is relishing a new Six Nations campaign.
Back in Blue
Selfies and soundbites as returning Dupont is star attraction at Six Nations launch
The France captain was in high demand in Edinburgh.
Update
Ireland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback
Homecoming
'I'd love to end my career here in Ireland' - Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park send-off
Bray fighter also expresses frustration at gender pay gap in boxing.
decisions decisions
Farrell facing some interesting calls as he weighs up Six Nations wing options
With a number of players injured, the Ireland head coach might need to shake things up in his back three.
Reality check
Longstanding concerns snowball into a Champions Cup disaster for Munster
All of the province’s problems against Castres had been previously highlighted.
Second best
Castres exploit familiar Munster issues on a deflating night at Thomond Park
Mental lapses and loose defence cost the province dearly as they dropped out of the Champions Cup.
Early Exit
Castres win a Thomond thriller to dump Munster out of Champions Cup
The province scored five tries but came up short in Limerick.
Preview
McMillan's All Blacks link a familiar fear as Munster look to avoid nervy night with Castres
tight-lipped
'I haven't even given any thought to that question' - McMillan on vacant All Blacks job
The Munster boss previously held coaching roles with New Zealand U20, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks XV teams.
