Rugby

Vote of Confidence
Steve Borthwick given RFU backing as pressure builds amid dismal Six Nations
7 hrs ago
13
Nathan Doak
'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'
13 hrs ago
7
Home Advantage
'I think they saw there was a bit of jeopardy there and that was obviously massive for us in the end'
14 hrs ago
16
Showdown
Scintillating Scots set up a whopper of a game with Ireland in Dublin
There’s a huge amount on the line as Scotland try to end an 11-game losing run against the Irish.
Murray Kinsella
14 hrs ago
21
Yesterday
7th March 2026
Thriller
Ireland U20s tee up Triple Crown shot with exciting win over Wales
21 hrs ago
11
Scenes
History in Rome as Italy beat England for first time in Six Nations
Tommaso Menoncello’s try proved the difference at the Stadio Olimpico.
7 Mar
62
Great Scots
Stunning Scotland put 50 points on France in Murrayfield
7 Mar
64
Milestone
'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland
7 Mar
17
ups and downs
Wales' whopping 240 tackles made life tough but Ireland still scored four
7 Mar
21
Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Gav react to Ireland's win over Wales
7 Mar
Last week
1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026
Analysismarks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland see off Wales in tough challenge
6 Mar
24
Reaction
Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'
6 Mar
12
Comment
Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort
6 Mar
13
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 27-17
tough and tense
Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Mar
65
As it happened
Ireland 27-17 Wales, Six Nations
6 Mar
82
Interview
'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise
6 Mar
27
Preview
Welsh test is Ireland's first step to proving Twickenham was no once-off
6 Mar
3
seamus toomey
'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture'
5 Mar
16
Ready to go
Italy bring back Brex to face England
5 Mar
4
Six Nations 2026
Rugby Weekly: The final Ireland v Wales preview
5 Mar
Selection
Ireland U20s make two changes for Wales clash
5 Mar
6
Team news
Jack Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for France clash
5 Mar
10
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
The final Ireland/Wales preview
Six Nations
Wales captain embracing underdog tag ahead of Ireland clash
5 Mar
9
Rugby
Matthieu Jalibert recalled as France aim to seal Six Nations title in Scotland
5 Mar
New Deal
Ronan Foxe signs two-year senior Munster contract
5 Mar
11
AnalysisJGP
'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps
The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
5 Mar
11
scuffle
'It was a bit of craic. Henry Pollock can give it and take it'
5 Mar
2
Depth
33 players used, first caps, and Six Nations debuts for Farrell's Ireland
5 Mar
3
suftum
Ulster's strong influence in Ireland's 23 is a good news story
Seven of Richie Murphy’s players will feature in the clash with Wales.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
21
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland team to face Wales: reaction
plans
'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links
4 Mar
5
Team news
O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes
Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.
4 Mar
76
AnalysisRugby
From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
5
New Zealand
Rennie non-committal on All Blacks captaincy, but suggests softening overseas selection policy
4 Mar
1
Pen to Paper
Seán Edogbo signs two-year senior contract with Munster
4 Mar
13
Team news
Wales make three changes for Ireland clash
4 Mar
25
dotted line
In-demand Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham extends contract
4 Mar
3
Analysisrunning fast
The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up
The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
12
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