Rugby
February
February 2026
AnalysisMan I Need
How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable
33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.
back on track
'The belief is always there. It's an honour and privilege to play for Ireland' - Ringrose
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraOne of the great days at Twickenham
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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.
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.
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.
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.
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraSNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
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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.
Dominant
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
bizarre times
25 years later, recalling Ireland's Foot and Mouth-delayed, what-might-have-been Six Nations
Keith Wood’s try against England remains etched into the tapestry of the countries’ modern-day rugby rivalry.
The old enemy
Blood in the water? Or fallible England? A big test for Ireland in London
There is some fear for Andy Farrell’s men but a stirring win would change the mood music.
