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Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract

16 Mar

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Impact

'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember

16 Mar

15

faz

'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU

The Ireland head coach is happy about his team’s trajectory towards the 2027 World Cup.

16 Mar

21

Silverware

'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown

16 Mar

9

Os Lobos

Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004

15 Mar

13

getting his props

'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead

15 Mar

17

on a high

Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display

France are Six Nations champions but Ireland earned their Triple Crown in style.

Murray Kinsella

15 Mar

48

winners

France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris

Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.

14 Mar

110

Scenes

Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win

Number eight Aaron Wainwright crossed for the first two tries in Cardiff.

14 Mar

18

Reaction

Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts

14 Mar

18

Best Bits

Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt

14 Mar

1

Six Nations 2026

VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown

14 Mar

Analysismarks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again

14 Mar

10

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland

Comment

Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday

14 Mar

9

Dominant

Brilliant Ireland win Triple Crown and have a chance of Six Nations glory

Andy Farrell’s men scored six tries and were simply too good for Scotland.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

14 Mar

64

As it happened

Ireland 43-21 Scotland, Six Nations Triple Crown decider

14 Mar

99

Call it

Poll: Who will win the Six Nations today?

14 Mar

13

Tuned in

'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know

Former Chicago Bulls announcer Tommy Edwards and Bohemians/Dundalk FC DJ Brian McMahon share their insights.

14 Mar

3

Joe McCarthy

'You can't just be a big, heavy lump that walks around the pitch'

14 Mar

highs and lows

Ireland have glorious and agonising memories of Super Saturday

Who knows what lies ahead today in the Six Nations? Buckle up.

Murray Kinsella

14 Mar

12

fightback

Ulster score 26 points in sensational second-half rally to take second in URC

13 Mar

29

steady as she goes

Five-try Connacht pick up third win on the bounce against Scarlets

13 Mar

23

teams news

Ireland U20s make two changes for Scotland clash

13 Mar

5

rugby football

'There's no second chance' - Ireland ready for Super Saturday

13 Mar

3

Six Nations 2026

Video: Six Nations Super Saturday Preview with Ciarán and Murray

13 Mar

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Six Nations Super Saturday Preview

anti-doping

Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations

13 Mar

the cat

Baloucoune on Carré's try, his offloads, and linking up with O'Brien

13 Mar

12

one more step

'ROG has earned the right to his opinion' - Andy Farrell

13 Mar

25

Contracts

Farrell expects Aki and Lowe to extend deals and stay in Irish rugby

13 Mar

13

BKT Championship

Ulster's Mr Dependable David McCann ready for another bruising evening

12 Mar

2

Selection

Ireland's team to face Scotland has a very different look to last year's

Andy Farrell has called on a record 35 different players in this Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

12 Mar

7

ryan line

Ireland U20s following in senior team's footsteps with Six Nations revival

12 Mar

5

second row

Loss of Ryan's 'unbelievable form' a blow but Farrell backs Murray

12 Mar

11

Super Saturday

'It's out of our hands' - Gregor Townsend plays down Scotland's chances of Six Nations glory

12 Mar

19

Team news

O'Brien starts on left wing as Ireland make four changes

James Ryan misses out due to injury, with Darragh Murray included on the bench.

12 Mar

77

suftum

Ulster missing Iain Henderson for Edinburgh after Ireland call-up

12 Mar

13

Ready to go

Scotland make 3 changes for crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland

12 Mar

24

new faces

Connacht set for Scarlets test with 18 players unavailable

12 Mar

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