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
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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
Auradou and Jegou named in France Six Nations squad after rape allegations dismissed
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names uncapped New Zealand-born outhalf Fergus Burke in his squad
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
Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Maro Itoje as England captain
Radical decision to replace Jamie George as captain comes before make or break Six Nations for head coach
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
Warren Gatland names Wales squad for 2025 Six Nations
Wales are away to France in the tournament opener on January 31st
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
Toy Show and sport top list of most-watched TV of 2024. But where is the comedy and drama?
Festive Late Late event was the only non-sport programme in the top 10, with I’m a Celebrity and the Eurovision Song Contest among the shows to improve their rankings last year
‘I’ve been involved a lot in turnarounds’: Michael Cheika on his coaching philosophy and career to date
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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
England’s Six Nations hopes dealt major blow with Feyi-Waboso ruled out
Surgery means Exeter winger will miss entire tournament, joining fullback George Furbank on the sidelines
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’
Denis Walsh: Irish sport’s underdog mentality has been replaced with an unabashed hunger to be the best
In the Golden Age of Irish sport, winning has become intentional
Irish women’s rugby: ‘there are loads of structural issues that are really difficult to address’
The Counter Ruck Podcast
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
Are Fiji now capable of beating Ireland for the first time in their history?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Why Ireland won’t push the panic button after All Blacks defeat
The Counter Ruck podcast: How worried should Irish rugby be after a disheartening defeat to the All Blacks?
French tour operators fear hit from Dublin Airport cap
Most fans travelling for rugby clash in March could cancel if flights are redirected
Rugby fixtures 2024/2025: Ireland matches and major tournament dates for the season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
Dan Sheehan progressing well from ACL injury and could be back for Six Nations
Jacques Nienaber says RG Snyman’s injury is not serious at Leinster training camp in Gorey
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