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March
March 2026
suftum
Ulster have seven players in this week's squad - and that's a good news story for Irish rugby
5 Mar
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Team news
Here's the Ireland team for Friday night's Aviva Stadium clash with Wales
5 Mar
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JGP
'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps
The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.
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5 Mar
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scuffle
'It was a bit of craic. Henry Pollock can give it and take it'
5 Mar
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Depth
33 players used, first caps, and Six Nations debuts for Farrell's Ireland
5 Mar
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suftum
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.
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4 Mar
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plans
'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links
4 Mar
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Team news
O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes
Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.
4 Mar
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running fast
The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up
The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
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Possible XV
Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales
3 Mar
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Rugby
From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around
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3 Mar
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fullback
Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Osborne shines at 15
3 Mar
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Friday Night Lights
Farrell looking for more of the same as Ireland welcome Wales
2 Mar
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February
February 2026
shape of the game
'The game's in a good place' - No law changes after World Rugby talks
27 Feb
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Record
The IRFU will want to keep Farrell after the 2027 World Cup
The popular head coach has enjoyed remarkable success with the national team.
Murray Kinsella
27 Feb
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Attack
Munster to double down on McMillan's vision as Prendergast exits
The Limerick man was a key figure in the province’s URC success in 2023.
Murray Kinsella
26 Feb
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Next Job
Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target
They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.
24 Feb
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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the cat
'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return
21 Feb
894
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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
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
Selection
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
19 Feb
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flow
Analysis: Baloucoune's beautiful try against Italy
19 Feb
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Here's Johnny
Johnny Sexton: The Ireland legend on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
19 Feb
560
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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
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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
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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
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Rivals
'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'
17 Feb
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Update
Ireland say Ringrose is good to go for England clash in London
16 Feb
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Edwin Edogbo
IRFU investigating 'cowardly' online abuse of Edwin Edogbo
16 Feb
4.6k
Trip to Twickers
Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England
16 Feb
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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
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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
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Mixed Bag
McCloskey the main man as Ireland mix the good and the bad
15 Feb
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29
Tense
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
14 Feb
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14 Feb
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