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March 2026
How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style
Murray Kinsella analyses the tactical battle and key stats that underpinned Ireland’s brilliant Triple Crown victory against Scotland.
Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury
'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.
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.
France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.
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.
Ireland have glorious and agonising memories of Super Saturday
Who knows what lies ahead today in the Six Nations? Buckle up.
'There's no second chance' - Ireland ready for Super Saturday
Baloucoune on Carré's try, his offloads, and linking up with O'Brien
'ROG has earned the right to his opinion' - Andy Farrell
Farrell expects Aki and Lowe to extend deals and stay in Irish rugby
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.
Analysis: Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows threat coming Ireland's way
Here's the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland
Loss of Ryan's 'unbelievable form' a blow but Farrell backs Murray
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.
Farrell set to restore big guns to Ireland side for Scotland clash
Ireland look to get perfect balance in finale against Scotland
Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows threat coming Ireland's way
Gregor Townsend’s men shredded France over the course of 36 compelling minutes.
'There was some quite loud roaring for Scotland on Saturday'
Irish attack starts perfectly, loses its way, but finishes strongly
Andy Farrell’s men did some fine work against a stubborn Welsh defence but overplayed at times.
Loughman won't return for Ireland's final Six Nations game
Scotland locks Cummings and Brown ruled out of Ireland clash
'It’s huge' - Ireland and Scotland to fight for Triple Crown, maybe more
Andy Farrell will confirm his matchday 23 on Thursday afternoon.
O'Toole earns high praise for 'amazing' impact at loosehead
France's Jégou cited for alleged eye contact during Scotland loss
Scintillating Scots set up a whopper of a game with Ireland in Dublin
There’s a huge amount on the line as Scotland try to end an 11-game losing run against the Irish.
Wales' whopping 240 tackles made life tough but Ireland still scored four
Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.
'Hard as nails': Why Gibson-Park remains so important to Ireland as he hits 50 caps
Ulster have seven players in this week's squad - and that's a good news story for Irish rugby
Here's the Ireland team for Friday night's Aviva Stadium clash with Wales
'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps
The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.
'It was a bit of craic. Henry Pollock can give it and take it'
33 players used, first caps, and Six Nations debuts for Farrell's Ireland
Ulster's strong influence in Ireland's 23 is a good news story
Seven of Richie Murphy’s players will feature in the clash with Wales.
'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links
O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes
Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.
The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up
The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.
From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around