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Six Nations

February
February 2026
Man 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
5.9k
12
speed
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
6.8k
17
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
3.4k
24
easy
Bielle-Biarrey makes Six Nations history as France beat Italy
22 Feb
8.5k
15
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
5.2k
30
Drama
Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations
21 Feb
3.3k
3
marks 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
16.2k
44
Your View
How did you rate Ireland's players in their double-scores demolition of England?
21 Feb
2.7k
5
Focus
Kick in the teeth: Ireland pull off aerial masterstroke on day when few expected it
21 Feb
2.6k
7
Dominant
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
21 Feb
10.7k
93
As it happened
England 21-42 Ireland, Six Nations
21 Feb
53.7k
150
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.
Gavan Casey
21 Feb
1.9k
11
the cat
'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return
21 Feb
897
1
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.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
21 Feb
1.7k
8
Rugby Weekly: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview England v Ireland
20 Feb
852
0
Big Ange
Italy bring back Ange Capuozzo in timely boost for France Six Nations trip
20 Feb
1.9k
7
xv de france
France give starts to hulking locks Flament and Meafou against Italy
20 Feb
2.1k
3
counter
Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?
Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.
Murray Kinsella
19 Feb
3.8k
24
flow
Analysis: Baloucoune's beautiful try against Italy
19 Feb
207
0
Here's Johnny
Johnny Sexton: The Ireland legend on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
19 Feb
560
0
Where to watch England v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
19 Feb
3.2k
2
Controversy
France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal
19 Feb
6.3k
15
Changes
Costelow starts as Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut against Scotland
19 Feb
1.6k
7
Possible XV
Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.
Murray Kinsella
18 Feb
22.5k
56
Here's Johnny
Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.
18 Feb
4.9k
32
Injury blow
Scotland's Ritchie to miss rest of Six Nations with leg fracture
17 Feb
2.3k
0
Support
'It's not right' – Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse
17 Feb
5.2k
Number 10
'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'
17 Feb
7.1k
39
Team news
Henry Pollock handed first England start against Ireland in Six Nations
17 Feb
5.2k
32
decision
England's Henry Arundell cleared to face Ireland despite Murrayfield red card
17 Feb
2.5k
18
Update
Ireland say Ringrose is good to go for England clash in London
16 Feb
5.1k
34
Moefana ruled out of France squad for Italy game as Slimani called up
16 Feb
2.2k
9
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hits out at 'keyboard warriors' criticising his players
The 42
16 Feb
13.4k
46
edwin edgobo
'I suppose you can be quite focused on yourself and team form, so you don't really look outwards'
16 Feb
3.5k
24
Trip to Twickers
Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England
16 Feb
6.1k
36
Toxic
'The keyboard warriors need to cop on and help these kids' - Farrell
The Ireland boss slammed the criticism and abuse of Prendergast and Crowley.
16 Feb
7.6k
121
haves and have nots
France score eight tries on way to emphatic win over Wales
Home side sink to 13th straight Six Nations defeat in front of swathes of empty seats in Cardiff.
15 Feb
5.5k
48
flow
'As good a try as we've ever scored' - Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland
Ireland made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score.
Murray Kinsella
15 Feb
6.4k
50
Mixed Bag
McCloskey the main man as Ireland mix the good and the bad
15 Feb
5.0k
29
Shock
Scotland end England’s 12-game winning streak with four-try Murrayfield triumph
14 Feb
5.9k
40
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