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February
February 2026
One to Watch
'Unreal' Pollock makes first England start - and Ireland know they'll need to keep him quiet
Selection
Crowley starts, van der Flier returns: here's the Ireland team to face England on Saturday
Selection
Crowley and Van der Flier start for Ireland as Prendergast left out of 23 for Twickenham
Andy Farrell has made five changes to his team as CiarĂ¡n Frawley returns on the Ireland bench.
Overdue'I was blown away by the response this week' – Izuchukwu makes impact on Six Nations debut
Comment
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
Italy will leave Dublin with regrets after another messy performance by Andy Farrell’s men.
Bryn Ward'A year ago I was playing AIL, now I’m going to hit a few putts with Josh van der Flier'
decisions decisionsSix Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy
On The 42Back in green
'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'
Reaction'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
Comment
Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days
Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.
home favourites
Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam
Les Bleus are aiming to go one better than they did in last year’s championship.
Feeling Bleu
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.
January
January 2026
Challenge
'I can't wait to get into camp. I love my job' - Farrell looks to lift Ireland again
There are questions around his team but the Ireland head coach is relishing a new Six Nations campaign.
Back in Blue
Selfies and soundbites as returning Dupont is star attraction at Six Nations launch
The France captain was in high demand in Edinburgh.
On The 42jack boyle
'It’s devastating for him and us' - Farrell disappointed to lose Boyle for Six Nations
UpdateIreland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback
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