Ireland thankful to be able to call on three centres of excellence
For Saturday’s Six Nations match against England, Simon Easterby has had the luxury of choosing two starters from Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose
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There’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breathe
Six Nations guide to Ireland: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
Opener against England will go a long way towards defining campaign
Matt Williams: Ireland must avoid arrogance and pay England the respect they deserve
If England adopt a simple defensive game plan with total commitment they can push Ireland to the limit
Statistical breakdown: Did Ireland make the right call to start Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley?
Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf role
Josh van der Flier: ‘A day before the game, I’d have a doughnut or a couple of cookies. It helps me relax'
Ireland’s openside flanker says he’s found the sweet spot for battling pre-match anxiety
‘Entertainment’ is IRFU’s buzzword kicking off 2025
Union seeking to enhance the big-match experience and asking fans to arrive two hours early for the England game
Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby
Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside
Ireland v England: Simon Easterby puts his stamp on side with Ryan Baird selection
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
Jamison Gibson-Park and Ireland sensing huge opportunity
Scrumhalf knows avenging last year’s defeat to England would add real momentum to Ireland’s Six Nations campaign
Ireland U20s braced for clash with impressive world champions
England include eight of the side that dethroned former champions France in World Cup final
Ireland v England: Sam Prendergast set to get the nod against England
Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out
Tadhg Beirne embracing ‘great rivalry’ as he prepares for England test
Versatile forward expecting another abrasive battle with formidably physical English XV
Gordon D’Arcy: Six Nations has brought rugby incredible growth but we must tread carefully
Caelan Doris and his leadership group will set a tone this week to ensure the squad get to the right emotional and physical pitch
Sam Prendergast expected to be available for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England
Ireland assistant coach Andrew Goodman confident the outhalf will shake off dead leg
Steve Borthwick starts Curry twins in England backrow against Ireland
The 26-year-old Sale duo will play together at international level for the first time in Dublin
Simon Easterby: Welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss
The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
David Humphreys: ‘For me it’s making sure Leinster remain where they are’
Despite disillusionment creeping in among fans from other provinces, the IRFU want Leinster to keep setting standards in Europe
Ireland v England: TV details, kick-off time and team news for Six Nations opener
Simon Easterby’s team host old rivals England at the Aviva Stadium in their opening fixture of the 2025 championship
England buoyed by Alex Mitchell’s return for Six Nations clash with Ireland
Steve Borthwick must decide how to fill gap on the wing caused by injury to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
How the Irish rugby team are preparing for the Six Nations in Portugal
Quinta do Lago is where Irish rugby teams have been going since 2019 for warm weather training before the start of the Six Nations
James Ryan: ‘I think Irish teams are at their very best when we’re on the edge’
The Ireland secondrow has added parts to his game and hopes Irish lineout issues will be ironed out in Portugal
Paul O’Connell dismisses notion of Leinster bias in selection of Ireland’s Six Nations squad
Ireland forwards coach says during selection meetings there has never been a discussion as to what province players come from or who they play with
Paul O’Connell happy for warm weather training as Six Nations build-up given Storm Éowyn
Forwards coach says nothing is ever easy against England ahead of first game of championship
‘I want to put my mark on things’: Simon Easterby sees chance for he and Ireland to grow together
Warren Gatland says Ireland have benefitted from ‘favourable’ Six Nations draws
Steve Borthwick plays up England as underdogs angle ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland
The English squad has seen considerable change since last year’s competition
Ireland’s focus solely on England as Leinster learn to embrace the chaos
National Leagues spring into view as new rule changes in football come under spotlight again
‘Dupont was slagging me about the law changes’: Caelan Doris looks forward to Six Nations improvement
Ireland captain says team feel ‘lingering frustration’ with most recent performances
Simon Easterby targets ‘something special’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Johnny Sexton will continue helping Ireland coaching team, says interim head coach
Simon Easterby focused on continuity as Ireland seek third successive Six Nations title
Former Ireland backrow taking charge during Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical
England’s Six Nations injury worries grow with Jamie George out of Ireland opener
Jamie George joins number of players ruled out, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for game in Dublin
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal
Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against Stormers
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
Robbie Henshaw enthusiastic about Jordie Barrett’s quick impact with Leinster
The world-class All Blacks centre’s arrival adds significantly to the province’s attacking options as they target elusive European success
Gerry Thornley: Natural squad regeneration on show in Simon Easterby’s Six Nations selection
Some of the 11 players who were not in the squad at this point last year have been blooded in the intervening period
Ireland Six Nations squad: Sheehan and Lowe return; biggest calls at backrow and scrumhalf
An opening fixture against England awaits as Ireland bid for a historic three titles in a row
Key Ireland players returning from injury at the right time ahead of Six Nations squad announcement
Craig Casey’s injury opens the door for a scrumhalf place, with three main contenders
Leinster’s James Lowe and Dan Sheehan to step up injury recovery ahead of Bath game
Boost ahead of Six Nations as both players near return, with Sheehan out since July with a knee injury
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
We have the rules to help referees, so why don’t we use them?
In all sports, players and managers tread a fine line with match officials, wondering how much they will tolerate. It needs to stop
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’
Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for up to €2,480 on resale websites
IRFU says it will liaise with gardaí over issue and that tickets that can be verified as resold will be cancelled
Matt Williams: Stopping great teams from playing the way they can play is exceptionally difficult
Ireland’s attacking system is evolving but it’s not about other teams ‘figuring us out’
Bundee Aki and James Ryan sign new IRFU contract extensions
Aki signs one-year deal to extend stay at Connacht while Ryan agrees three-year deal to stay at Leinster
Neil Doak appointed as Ireland men’s under-20s head coach
The former Ulster scrumhalf has coached the Ireland under-18s and combined academies in recent seasons
Matt Williams: Autumn games showed the huge task ahead for Simon Easterby and Ireland
South Africa were the best team of the Autumn Internationals, while Ireland’s attacking game needs some retooling
Dan Sheehan resolute as he plans return to action early in the new year
Ireland and Leinster hooker has taken time to reflect on his career to date while rehabbing from an ACL injury
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