Sexton back to his imperious best in sun-kissed Roman rompOuthalf’s importance to Ireland clear again in clinical dismantling of ItalyMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Plenty for Farrell to muse on after encouraging displayIreland’s coaching team have lots of options to ponder before the trip to ScotlandMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past ItalyAndy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hostsSat Feb 27 2021 - 17:27
Colosseum will hold no fear for Test match animal Rónan Kelleher23-year-old’s pace, physicality and eye for the line make him the perfect modern hookerSat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: Time for Ireland to deliver in style against ItalyReturn of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking displaySat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Carbery’s return the major subplot as Munster visit CardiffIrish fingers will be crossed for a successful return from injury for the unlucky outhalfFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Ireland will be looking for clinical edge in Rome, says FarrellSix Nations: After two defeats, the focus is on getting the basics right against the AzzurriFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: France and Fabien Galthié in the eye of Covid-19 stormReports in L’Équipe claimed head coach had broken bubble rules ahead of Ireland winThu Feb 25 2021 - 18:04
Joey Carbery set for Munster return against Cardiff on FridayIreland international has been out of action since January 2020 through injuryThu Feb 25 2021 - 07:00
New Ireland frontrow among expected changes for Italy tripRyan Baird and Craig Casey in line to make their Test debuts off the benchWed Feb 24 2021 - 20:30
Leinster and Munster guaranteed home ties in reformatted Champions CupQuarter-final draws will effectively be open meaning Irish teams could face each otherWed Feb 24 2021 - 14:07
Johnny Sexton rows back on ‘throwaway’ retirement commentIreland captain had said on Tuesday that he may not be part of 2023 World Cup cycleWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose accepts Catt’s call on getting Ireland’s communication spot on‘We’re close to getting there and we’re constantly working to get the best out of ourselves’Tue Feb 23 2021 - 18:09
Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too farIreland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career endsTue Feb 23 2021 - 16:09
Gerry Thornley: Ireland must not underestimate inventive and ambitious ItalyFor Andy Farrell’s side it’s a must-win, but Italy’s young guns could seize the momentTue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to stick with tried and tested for Italian assignmentAll signs point to Murray and Sexton starting a 64th Test match together in RomeMon Feb 22 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell names unchanged and predictable squad for ItalyLate call-ups Ed Byrne, Ryan Baird and Jack Conan retained as Ireland aim for first winSun Feb 21 2021 - 16:34
Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019Sat Feb 20 2021 - 05:00
Six Nations: Andy Farrell wary of ‘blooding’ young Ireland players in ItalyUncapped talents Harry Byrne and Craig Casey have to be ready, says Ireland coachFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Caelan Doris will be unavailable for ‘foreseeable future’Andy Farrell explains team selection against Italy will be based ‘on the here and now’Thu Feb 18 2021 - 15:18
Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at MunsterJohnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFUThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:30
Andy Farrell targets three Ireland wins after faltering start to Six NationsExperimentation may be at a minimum for the third round trip to play Italy in RomeTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:40
Gerry Thornley: French lesson in offloading is one Ireland must take on boardThe way the modern game is going means the offload must be central to attacking strategyTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:00
Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operationLeinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in OctoberMon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04
France edge the fine margins but Andy Farrell can take confidenceIreland head coach says he is proud of his players but chances were passed upMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
France savour their victory as Ireland’s character put to the testFirst win for Les Bleus at Aviva in a decade leaves Andy Farrell’s side out of the runningSun Feb 14 2021 - 21:37
Ireland huff and puff but it’s not enough as France winRónan Kelleher’s try gave home side hope but any title hopes are now dead in the waterSun Feb 14 2021 - 17:36
Six Nations: Wounded Ireland can deliver against FranceIt is sink or swim for Andy Farrell’s side - they can keep themselves afloat on SundaySat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage systemDaniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star TrevorSat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Billy Burns named at outhalf with Sexton and Murray ruled outJames Ryan also sidelined for Sunday’s game against France as Andy Farrell reveals teamFri Feb 12 2021 - 11:58
Ireland v France: Henderson set to replace Ryan with Ruddock to startRuddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’MahonyThu Feb 11 2021 - 19:33
Johnny Sexton questions timing of intervention by French doctorsIreland outhalf’s former neurologist regrets talking of 30 concussions in initial interviewThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton ‘saddened and shocked’ over concussion comments from French medicsDr Jean-François Chermann expresses regret over comments about former patientWed Feb 10 2021 - 14:52
Rhys Ruddock in line for his first Six Nations start against FranceJack Conan called into squad as cover after Peter O’Mahony is given three-match banWed Feb 10 2021 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s next three games following red cardFlanker will only be eligible to return for closing encounter against England in DublinTue Feb 09 2021 - 18:57
Ireland expecting Sexton and Ryan to be fit to face FranceDefence coach Simon Easterby says the Irish management expect them to be availableTue Feb 09 2021 - 14:07
Gerry Thornley: France may learn it’s a bad week to run into this Ireland teamDespite the defeat to Wales there was much to admire in the Irish performance in CardiffTue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00
O’Gara advises Burns to dust himself down and get ready to go againLa Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman DupontTue Feb 09 2021 - 01:30
Andy Farrell backs Ireland players to put things right against FranceHead coach believes set piece will be vital against French in Aviva clashTue Feb 09 2021 - 01:00
Ronan O’Gara: Ireland would have beaten Wales by 10 points with 15 playersLa Rochelle coach admits it is difficult to know how to tackle breakdown issuesMon Feb 08 2021 - 14:09
Peter O’Mahony likely to miss France and Italy games after sending-offSix Nations: Flanker facing disciplinary hearing over foul during defeat to WalesMon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: 14-man Ireland’s goose is cooked in CardiffAfter losing half-time lead, last hope shattered as Billy Burns penalty misses touchMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Ireland fall short against Wales after Peter O’Mahony’s red cardVisitors left with a mountain to climb as Six Nations campaign starts with bruising lossSun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09
Ireland’s outhalf succession plan: Who will take Johnny Sexton’s place?Issues including injuries, exile and lack of experience could leave Ireland wantingSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:45
Six Nations: Big moment for Ireland as they face battle-hardened Wales in openerFarrell sees performance as something to take pride in but says victory is ultimate goalSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Justin Tipuric: The quiet Welsh backrow with Croatian rootsThe 31-year-old has become a key player for Wales but prefers to shirk the limelightFri Feb 05 2021 - 05:00
James Lowe and Hugo Keenan in line to start for Ireland against WalesBig issue is lack of game time as Ireland manager unveils his matchday 23 against WalesThu Feb 04 2021 - 21:30
Veteran Johnny Sexton still motivated by biggest challengesIreland captain and outhalf relishes the pressure of his 12th Six Nations campaignThu Feb 04 2021 - 05:45
Six Nations: England very short-priced favourites to retain their crownBookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winnersThu Feb 04 2021 - 01:00
Josh Adams suspended by Wales for breaching Covid rulesWinger will miss the Six Nations clash with Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday afternoonWed Feb 03 2021 - 18:37
