Rugby

February

February 2026

shape of the game

'The game's in a good place' - No law changes after World Rugby talks

27 Feb

18

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

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Record

The IRFU will want to keep Farrell after the 2027 World Cup

The popular head coach has enjoyed remarkable success with the national team.

Murray Kinsella

27 Feb

11

belief

Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement

27 Feb

1

Ulster

'He's taught me and he's always there to help' - Postlethwaite salutes Ireland star McCloskey

27 Feb

5

Attack

Munster to double down on McMillan's vision as Prendergast exits

The Limerick man was a key figure in the province’s URC success in 2023.

Murray Kinsella

26 Feb

16

Man Down

Blow for Ireland as James Lowe to miss rest of Six Nations through injury

Updated 26 Feb

24

No Story Here

Saracens 'categorically state' no offer made to Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

26 Feb

12

In Demand

Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens

26 Feb

31

returning stars

Munster welcome back Ireland internationals for URC tie against Zebre

26 Feb

16

Moving On

Munster confirm departure date for senior coach Mike Prendergast

26 Feb

30

Team news

Robbie Henshaw back in blue as Leinster name team for Cardiff trip

26 Feb

46

Blow

Alex Mitchell to miss rest of England’s Six Nations campaign through injury

25 Feb

17

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more

AIL

Carlos Spencer departs Terenure RFC for personal reasons

25 Feb

12

Injury

Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland

25 Feb

Next Job

Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target

They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.

24 Feb

30

Teamsheet

Connacht not under pressure from Andy Farrell to play Aki this weekend — Muldoon

24 Feb

12

In form

'He's always had it in him' - McCloskey praised by Ulster coach Murphy

24 Feb

18

AnalysisMan I Need

How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable

33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.

Murray Kinsella

24 Feb

12

Crocked

Italy blow as Capuozzo ruled out of Six Nations

24 Feb

1

On Tour

Venues confirmed for Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures in July

24 Feb

14

back on track

'The belief is always there. It's an honour and privilege to play for Ireland' - Ringrose

24 Feb

6

Impressive

'Tommy was outstanding' - Cullen praises Leinster star's Ireland impact

24 Feb

20

URC

Connacht escape €10,000 fine for verbal abuse of referees

23 Feb

15

new recruit

Munster sign former New Zealand U20 scrum-half O'Donovan

23 Feb

34

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

One of the great days at Twickenham

home from home

Fiji to play 'home' Nations Championship games in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh

23 Feb

12

Update

Ireland monitor Lowe's groin injury as 11 players released back to provinces

23 Feb

24

Analysisspeed

This was one of the most lethal displays of the Andy Farrell era

Ireland scored three tries in a blistering 10-minute blitz of England at Twickenham.

Murray Kinsella

23 Feb

17

Big Joe

'We knew if we delivered, we could beat anyone on our day'

23 Feb

5

The Boss

'The potential is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months'

The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.

Murray Kinsella

23 Feb

25

easy

Bielle-Biarrey makes Six Nations history as France beat Italy

22 Feb

15

feeling good

McCloskey: 'I'm glad I stuck at it to get to experience days like this'

22 Feb

81

Speed and Guile

Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby

The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Twickenham

22 Feb

31

Les Bleus

France out-half Jalibert ruled out of Italy clash

21 Feb

6

Rugby

IRELAND STUN ENGLAND: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy react from Twickenham

21 Feb

12

Drama

Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations

21 Feb

3

Pride

'You talk about inspiring the nation, hopefully that brought people a bit of joy'

21 Feb

14

Analysismarks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland trounce England at Twickenham

Jamison Gibson-Park, Stuart McCloskey and Caelan Doris produced phenomenal displays in an excellent team effort.

Gavan Casey

21 Feb

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