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February 2026

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

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

21

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

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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

9

Feeling Bleu

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

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

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