Rugby

# Team Named

Teenage prop McGrath given Ireland debut in Six Nations opener

The 18-year-old prop is selected in the front-row having impressed during the recent Celtic Challenge competition.

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# Team news

Leinster make one change as Stormers get Boks back for table-topping encounter

Ciarán Frawley moves from full-back to inside centre for Leo Cullen’s side.

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1 hour ago

# fixtures list

Ireland to open 2024 Women's Six Nations with tough away assignment

The tournament will get underway on March 23rd before concluding with a ‘Super Saturday’ triple-header on April 27th.

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# Hot Stepper

Connacht pull off huge coup with signing of Pumas flyer Cordero

The 29-year-old will join from Bordeaux on a two-season deal this summer.

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2 hours ago

# Womens Six Nations

Molly Scuffil-McCabe happy to put vet career on long finger for shot at pro rugby

The 25-year-old was working full-time during last year’s Six Nations but is now contracted with the IRFU.

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6 hours ago

# rugby incident

'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology

The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.

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13 hours ago

Yesterday

22nd March 2023

# Debate

Who makes Irish rugby's Mount Rushmore?

Rugby Weekly Extra pundits pick their top four.

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17 hours ago

# road to glory

It's a lopsided World Cup but Farrell's Ireland won't fear anyone

The draws means the top five-ranked teams in the world are on one side of the tournament.

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20 hours ago

# Champions Again

Connacht rugby powerhouse Sligo Grammar School win back-to-back Senior Cups

They rounded off an unbeaten season with a tough physical test against a young but rapidly-improving Marist College side.

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20 hours ago

# Signed Up

Jamie Osborne and Jack Conan sign new Leinster contracts

Both players have penned new deals with the province.

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21 hours ago

# Signed Up

Springbok Du Toit to join Van Graan's Bath after World Cup

Du Toit was a member of the Springboks squad that won the 2019 World Cup.

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23 hours ago

# Overturned

England fullback Steward's red card against Ireland has been rescinded

The disciplinary committee ruled that he should have been shown yellow instead.

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Wed 10:03 AM

# Conveyor belt

U20s' Slam success brings back fond memories of close-knit 2019 team for Leinster's Turner

The 23-year-old centre also coached this year’s Ireland 20s captain, Gus McCarthy, at their alma mater Blackrock College.

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Wed 8:00 AM

Tuesday

21st March 2023

# lock

James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland

Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.

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Tue 7:30 PM

# Analysis

Kinsella on Rugby: How Ireland clinched the Grand Slam while playing below their standard

Players will know that the game against England never should have been as fraught as it became in the third quarter.

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Tue 6:55 PM

# Womens Six Nations

'There’s definitely huge potential, you just want them to go and fulfil that'

Niamh Briggs and Maeve Óg O’Leary look ahead to a new Six Nations campaign.

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Tue 6:49 PM

# URC

Munster expecting a bounce from returning internationals

The province resume their URC campaign at Thomond Park on Saturday against Glasgow Warriors.

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Tue 5:56 PM

# Tommy Bowe

Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam

Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.

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Tue 5:19 PM

# Update

Connacht hopeful of Bealham return before end of season

Meanwhile, Jack Carty and Denis Buckley are set to miss the Edinburgh tie.

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Tue 2:12 PM

# OFFICIAL

Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes

The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.

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Tue 1:48 PM

# The Possibilities

The future of rugby bursting with potential after Ireland U20's back-to-back Grand Slam glory

Richie Murphy’s side is packed with talent that could make the breakthrough with the Ireland senior team.

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Tue 11:00 AM

# Taking Charge

New Zealand name Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach from 2024

Robertson will replace Ian Foster.

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Tue 7:50 AM

# pushing on

'We want to be World Cup champions' - The Tipp GAA player dreaming big in rugby

Brian Gleeson is already looking to the next target after his man-of-the-match display for the Ireland U20s.

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Tue 7:00 AM

Monday

20th March 2023

# Contract

Ireland lock Henderson has big decision to make after offer from Japan

The 31-year-old also has a contract extension offer to stay at home.

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Mon 9:32 PM

# reflections

Best moment? Ireland's star? World Cup hopes? Our writers review 2023 Six Nations

The curtain came down on the tournament on Saturday night.

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Mon 8:00 PM

# Treatment Table

Sexton set for scan on groin injury picked up in Six Nations game

The out-half limped off towards the end of Saturday’s game.

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Mon 6:15 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'There’s work to be done on growing the game where it’s really not on the radar at all'

This is an opportune time to get more people involved in rugby, RWE pundits say.

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Mon 5:52 PM

# Awards

Irish trio make player of the Six Nations shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen in contention for award.

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Mon 2:56 PM

# Steve Hansen

'If it was the All Blacks, they’d probably be called chokers' - Hansen's warning for Ireland

Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes pressure could be a problem for Ireland at the 2023 World Cup.

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Mon 11:22 AM

# Jack Conan

'We spoke all week about this being one of the greatest days of our lives'

Jack Conan and Ross Byrne both made important contributions off the bench against England.

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Mon 7:15 AM

# Grand Slammers

A spectacular Paddy's weekend shows Irish rugby is in rude health

Ireland celebrated two Grand Slams in the space of 24 hours.

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Mon 6:30 AM

# Grand Ambitions

Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory

‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’

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Mon 6:00 AM

Sunday

19th March 2023

# Green shoots

'Lads were singing in the room' - Ireland U20s drew inspiration from senior Grand Slam success

This was an incredible weekend for Irish rugby.

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Sun 8:30 PM

# Champions Again

Six-try Ireland U20s make history with back-to-back Grand Slam titles

Richie Murphy’s held off the challenge from England to retain their crown.

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Sun 7:04 PM

# Leader

'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'

Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.

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Sun 12:30 PM

# Analysis

Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries

Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.

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Sun 9:16 AM

# Champions

Grand Slam games are for winning, and Ireland did the job they set out to do

Ireland found a way to produce an all-time great moment at home even when they were miles off their best.

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Sun 8:00 AM

# ryan baird

'I saw it and thought, 'this is what Tadhg Beirne would do', so I just did what he'd do!'

Ireland lock Ryan Baird made some big contributions on the biggest day of his young career.

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Sun 6:15 AM

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# that winning feeling

'It's an unbelievable feeling, just so much pride to play for this country'

Ireland’s Josh van der Flier and Mack Hansen reflect on a special day at Aviva Stadium.

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Sat 9:09 PM

# World Cup

'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential' - Farrell

Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.

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Sat 9:07 PM