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1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
Staying Put
Pádraig Amond extends Waterford contract for two more seasons
4 Feb
2
Analysis
platform
POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength
The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Paris
4 Feb
6
RELATED
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
4 Feb
Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
4 Feb
A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
4 Feb
Movers and Shakers
Eight big Ireland WNT transfers in January as Katie McCabe looks likely to leave Arsenal
4 Feb
Ready to go
Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage
4 Feb
On Tour
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
On the road for Shels’ Conference League journey, featuring interviews with For Those I Love and Mark Rutherford.
4 Feb
2
Rugby
Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?
4 Feb
Paris Match
Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland
Murray and Ciarán on the challenge facing Ireland, France’s Grand Slam ambitions, and Sam Prendergast’s chance to shine.
4 Feb
1
Opportunity
Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A
4 Feb
27
Call It Here
Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?
4 Feb
9
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The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella on the ground in Paris, one day out from Ireland’s Six Nations opener vs France.
20m
Number 10
'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland
4 Feb
27
Planning
FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
4 Feb
Podcast
The Football Family
2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition
72m
RIP
Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
Updated 4 Feb
7
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
mindset
Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
4 Feb
13
Complaint
Derek Lyng: 'I just think there's too much going on at the minute. It's not fair on lads'
4 Feb
3
dream team
A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
4 Feb
6
Banned
'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki
4 Feb
11
Upset
Irish teenager key as Hearts' title challenge rocked to boost Celtic
3 Feb
Boost
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.
3 Feb
10
Wrap
Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis
3 Feb
1
Ones to watch
Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations
Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.
3 Feb
8
Determined
Lindsey Vonn on medal hunt at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL
3 Feb
2
Mark Again..
Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again
3 Feb
7
Go West
Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan
3 Feb
2
Dates For Diary
5 games live on TV-streaming in GAA hurling league next weekend
3 Feb
Les blues
The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be
3 Feb
6
Opportunity
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Paris
3 Feb
12
Supported by
Finance Solutions part of Howden
Podcast
Rugby Weekly Extra
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
50m
Big names
Staying stars Teahupoo and Bob Olinger counting down to Cheltenham
3 Feb
Please Stay
Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle
3 Feb
2
Update
Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad
3 Feb
17
partnerships
Centra new sponsor of camogie leagues, Derry rename county GAA stadiums
3 Feb
1
Podcast
The 42FM
Thrills, spills and politics: Why you should watch the Winter Olympics
43m
Fixtures
NFL confirm there will be no international game in Dublin in 2026
3 Feb
4
Back in action
Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland
3 Feb
17
Big Chance
'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
3 Feb
4
Team news
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.
3 Feb
136
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3 Feb
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2 Feb
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1 Feb
Tension
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match amid reports of fallout with club
3 Feb
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