After the Wallabies’ 1984 tour of Ireland and Britain, the first indigenous Australian to captain the side retired, aged 25. Forty years on, he remains an alluring figure
Wallabies now head for Dublin with what they may regard as their own campaign-defining match against Ireland
Scotland make 14 changes from the side that beat Portugal with Finn Russell starting at outhalf
Wales stumble to 10th straight Test defeat as Fiji emerge triumphant in Cardiff
Father-of-four pleaded guilty to single charge at Selkirk Sheriff Court
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The 62-year-old will not be full-time, operating on a consultancy basis over the next two years
Brittany Hogan: ‘I’m just so proud. I literally heard before I came over here that we’ve qualified and I’m just so happy’
Dannah O’Brien’s second half penalty the difference between the sides as Scott Bemand’s outfit holds on for a three-point win
Never before has a last day clash between fifth and third in the Six Nations carried such long-term significance
Scott Bemand brings back Monaghan, Méabh Deely and Enya Breen as part of three changes to the side which lost at Twickenham
Latest instalment of the old firm fixture affords opportunity for women in green to finish this tournament on a high
Triumph over Scotland in final Six Nations game would secure a third-place finish and direct qualification for the World Cup
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
England backrow Ben Earl, Scotland winder Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello the other nominations
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Our writers pick their top moments from the Six Nations Championship 2024
The Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his stride
Leinster'sJordan Larmour earns late call up at fullback to play an important role in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph
Tap and Go competition winner Alice McManus reports from the Aviva Stadium on the final round of the Six Nations championship
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Scottish media praise their defensive effort but rue their lack of creativity against Ireland
Head coach Andy Farrell says ‘whatever is right’ for O’Mahony as retirement from Ireland looms
Ireland deserved to win Six Nations, but would a great team butcher as many tries as they did here?
Follow all of the reaction after Andy Farrell’s side came out on top in a hard-fought battle at the Aviva Stadium
Title was not exactly sealed in the grandest of manners. But this brilliant Irish team are champions again
Ireland captain’s future remains uncertain after he lifted the Six Nations crown following victory over Scotland
Robbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter stand out in what was not a vintage display
Six Nations analysis: Scotland rejig their midfield once again to counter the powerful Irish centre’s carrying threat
Scotland come in quest of a Triple Crown but form lines suggest Farrell’s men retain a decisive edge over the visitors
Ireland needed France to do them a favour against England in Pau but the visitors run out 14-point victors in an impressive display
Scotland show grit to frustrate for much of the contest but Ireland score four tries in the final quarter to add gloss to the scoreline
Ireland could lose to Scotland and win the championship with losing bonus point
From exposing Scotland’s lax backfield coverage to taking advantage of a quirky defensive ploy, a breakdown of how Ireland can prevail on Saturday
All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side looks to bounce from defeat at Twickenham to still finish top of the Six Nations table
A 32-32 draw vs England removed a hat-trick of Grand Slams from the agenda but nevertheless they still hope to finish top of the pile
Harry Byrne and Garry Ringrose named on the bench as Andy Farrell returns to 5-3 split
Ulster lock is enjoying the competitive environment and the new talent coming through
Likely that Ireland will name three backs on the bench with Harry Byrne also coming into the match day 23 ahead of Saturday’s finale
Munster lock says Ireland must correct indiscipline that cost them dearly against England
Defence coach says ill-fated moment was made in coaches’ box and relayed from sidelines
Both players had to leave the field during Ireland’s loss to England at Twickenham
Scotland need to mind the gap behind their backline; England have found a winning formula; and Ireland have plenty to ponder
Italy fought back from 22-16 down at half-time to secure a famous win in front of a packed Stadio Olimpico
Ireland will conclude with a trip to Rome to take on Italy on St Patrick’s weekend
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
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Scotland’s captain Finn Russell displayed his golden touch, while left wing Duhan van der Merwe has become a try-scoring titan
Ireland are the only unbeaten side left in the competition as Steve Borthwick’s side fall in Edinburgh
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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