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Ireland in Paris: The misery years

For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.

4 Feb

9

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

3 Feb

17

Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

2 Feb

25

Sponsored

Ready for Cheltenham? Here are three bets to hopefully get off to a flyer on Day One

January

January 2026

Transfer

Rovers win race to sign UCD teenager previously linked with Championship move

30 Jan

6

Talent

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood

29 Jan

6

Pen to Paper

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract

29 Jan

4

Reunion

'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return

29 Jan

20

Rugby

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'

28 Jan

21

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.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Edinburgh

27 Jan

8

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.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Edinburgh

26 Jan

7

jack boyle

'It’s devastating for him and us' - Farrell disappointed to lose Boyle for Six Nations

26 Jan

2

Update

Ireland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback

25 Jan

38

Interview

Inside Gary Keegan's role with the Ireland rugby team

25 Jan

10

New threads

Here are the new jerseys Ireland will (hopefully) be wearing at the 2026 World Cup

22 Jan

13

KNOCKOUTS

Leinster get Easter Sunday slot as Champions/Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed

22 Jan

14

Opportunity

Sheehan: 'Powerful athlete' Boyle can step up at loosehead for Ireland

21 Jan

8

Selection

Ulster see form rewarded with strong showing in Ireland squad

21 Jan

19

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.

Updated 20 Jan

10

squad announcement

Here's the Ireland squad - and their new captain - for the U20 Six Nations

20 Jan

39

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.

19 Jan

22

Exit

New boss for Parrott as AZ sack manager Maarten Martens

19 Jan

7

Reality check

Longstanding concerns snowball into a Champions Cup disaster for Munster

All of the province’s problems against Castres had been previously highlighted.

Ciarán Kennedy

19 Jan

22

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.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

18 Jan

26

Reaction

'We give up points very quickly after scoring' - McMillan on Munster's Champions Cup exit

17 Jan

56

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.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

17 Jan

132

Preview

McMillan's All Blacks link a familiar fear as Munster look to avoid nervy night with Castres

17 Jan

11

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.

16 Jan

18

Boost

Casey recovers from shoulder injury to start for Munster v Castres

16 Jan

27

premier talent

Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch

16 Jan

9

Determined

'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'

15 Jan

14

Switch

Former Rovers man signs for Dundee Utd as Noelle Murray bounces back from 'disgraceful' Shels exit

Updated 14 Jan

1

decision

'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty

14 Jan

23

Boost

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury

Updated 13 Jan

7

Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

13 Jan

15

missed opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

12 Jan

16

Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

11 Jan

30

Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

11 Jan

53

Preview

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans

11 Jan

24

wingman

Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon

10 Jan

13

On The Road

Munster make 10 changes for Champions Cup trip to Toulon

9 Jan

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