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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival
Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes?
Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterparts
Gordon D’Arcy: Schools should adopt attacking style seen in Six Nations
The game has changed and phase play teams are finding it increasingly difficult to keep pace
Dan Sheehan says renewing Leinster contract was ‘easy decision’
Hooker craves 'big days’ as Leinster face into pressure phase of season
Kicking is on the way down – does that explain the rise in tries?
The number of kicks in open play dropped for five of the six teams, Ireland bizarrely the only exception as their kick volume remained unchanged
Inside rugby’s law battles: How politics shapes the game
How minor law changes are caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war
Rob Baloucoune out for three months due to elbow operation
Ulster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summer
Conor Murray: Pay-off for Ireland’s risky Six Nations move will be seen in World Cup 2027
Having seven players make their Six Nations debuts while winning four out of five games is an outstanding return
Scott Bemand continues building Ireland’s depth as nine uncapped players named in Six Nations squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs contract extension that runs up to 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Lessons from Ireland’s heart-stopping Six Nations campaign
Emerging talents, tactical gambles and the growing confidence of Andy Farrell’s side
The trends that explain Ireland’s Six Nations turnaround
Andy Farrell’s team tweaked their game plan and added new faces to their talent pool
Robert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late
It’s taken the Northern Irishman a while to make his mark in Ireland rugby, but this Six Nations was his moment
Are Ireland trending in the right direction? What we learned from their Six Nations campaign
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV
Player of the tournament; top three tries; best match; plenty of surprises; things to change
Owen Doyle: England right to feel aggrieved by France’s penalty try
Nika Amashukeli did a good job overall in a match with the highest degree of difficulty and intensity
Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension
The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup
Six Nation rugby listening’s winners and losers
Man of the match for commentary has to go to Michael Corcoran
The Irish Times view on the rugby Six Nations: Ireland’s thrilling Triple Crown
Saturday’s hard fought performance underlines the competitive nature of the competition
Gerry Thornley: That was the best Six Nations ever, wasn’t it?
Ireland rebounded from France defeat with four wins, including record-breaking victory at Twickenham
Cheering on England is a dirty business but sometimes it just has to be done
England show up in Paris seemingly determined to crown Ireland champions
Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six Nations
Ireland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad management
How Ireland’s set-piece detail returned with a vengeance against Scotland
Irish attack has showed variety by going back to its roots with a strong set-piece after counter-attacking flourish at Twickenham
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in Dublin
Saturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to Ireland
Tom O’Toole credits Andy Farrell’s motivation after he made 21 tackles in Scotland win
Ulster player has excelled despite moving from tighthead to loosehead prop
France 48-46 England (FT) as it happened: Last-gasp penalty sees Ireland miss out on Six Nations title
Championship comes down to final game after Ireland win in Dublin
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournament
The direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugby
Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against Scotland
Head coach says side played ‘bloody well’ as they had convincing victory over the Scots
Ireland 43-21 Scotland FT: Triple Crown secured and title hopes kept alive – as it happened
Relive all the action as Ireland cross six times to finish Six Nations on a high
Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple Crown
Sides go toe-to-toe in brilliant Six Nations game where both teams were committed to attacking
Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against Scotland
Set piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland player ratings: Stuart McCloskey stands out as Ireland beat Scotland
Jack Crowley and Caelan Doris had fine games as Ireland won the Triple Crown
Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?
28-year-old Baloucoune has become Ireland’s overnight sensation after six years
‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations glory
Andy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and more
Six Nations permutations: How Ireland, France or Scotland can win the 2026 competition
France lead title charge going into final round
Matt Williams: Ireland will lose if Scotland bring their elite mentality to Dublin
This Six Nations, more than any other in history, has showcased the importance of a psychological edge
Written-off Gregor Townsend has Scotland plotting their greatest Six Nations story
How fitting it would be for Scotland to confirm their turnaround by beating Ireland, the team that’s tormented them more than any other in recent times
Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finale
Connacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against Wales
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against Scotland
Intuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’
Andy Farrell confident Bundee Aki and James Lowe will extend contracts to take in World Cup
Speculation surrounds New Zealand-born duo who are out of contract at the end of this season
Do Scotland have a genuine chance at breaking their 11-match losing run to Ireland?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Andy Farrell plays strongest hand as Ireland look to seal Triple Crown with victory over Scotland
Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier return to the pack while Tommy O’Brien named on the left wing
Ireland v Scotland team announcements: Andy Farrell makes four changes for Triple Crown decider – as it happened
Ireland, Scotland and France remain in the running for the Six Nations title
Ireland v Scotland: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s final match of the 2026 Six Nations and what they need to do to win the title
Conor Murray: Maybe Scotland have to say it out loud to believe it – some things never change
Scotland and Ireland have changed a lot since the start of this Six Nations and each could view the other as being ‘there for the taking’
Six Nations permutations: Here’s how Ireland can win the title on the final day
France are in the driving seat but Ireland or Scotland may yet have a say on the final Saturday of the championship
From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against Scotland
Irish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on Saturday
Ireland v Scotland: Tommy O’Brien in line for recall ahead of Jacob Stockdale
Andy Farrell set to return to bulk of side that pulled off memorable victory over England at Twickenham for Triple Crown clash
Ireland’s goalkicking could prove a serious problem if Scotland game is tight
With a success rate is 70 per cent in the Six Nations, Ireland are the worst of all six teams
Josh van der Flier: ‘I don’t mind being on the bench. It drives you on’
The Ireland flanker’s Six Nations profile this season is different from previous campaigns, a change he has had to adjust to
Gordon D’Arcy: Have Scotland closed the gap on Ireland?
France imploding, England abdicating, Italy enjoying a renaissance – how will it all pan out in this topsy-turvy championship?
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