Six Nations
Six Nations considers Saturday-only revamp to boost rugby’s pulling power
Friday and Sunday games may go with Super Saturday concept extended across full tournament
After a full year on the go, is Irish rugby running on empty?
Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing since
Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home?
The Counter Ruck podcast: Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in a bitter blow for Irish rugby
Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster’s defence
The Counter Ruck podcast: Former Ireland U20s head coach and current Glasgow Warriors’ attack coach speaks about his attacking philosophy
Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster’s Champions Cup showdown
The Counter Ruck podcast: Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy discuss a busy week in rugby
Simon Zebo’s top five moments for Munster, Ireland, Racing and the Lions
From thrilling tries to outrageous footwork and a prank call to his Munster boss, the Cork man did everything with a smile
What has David Nucifora ever done for Irish rugby?
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
The Counter Ruck: Rugby’s new laws explained with Owen Doyle
The Counter Ruck podcast: A number of trials will be run over the summer by World Rugby
National Lottery plans to move its HQ to new location
Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ
‘We’ve come through so much’ - Ireland revel in World Cup qualification
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’
Six Nations: Ireland edge past Scotland to finish third and secure World Cup qualification
Dannah O’Brien’s second half penalty the difference between the sides as Scott Bemand’s outfit holds on for a three-point win
No dead rubber as Ireland and Scotland once again battle for a World Cup spot
Never before has a last day clash between fifth and third in the Six Nations carried such long-term significance
The Counter Ruck: Does rugby need the 20-minute red card?
Owen Doyle, a former international referee and an Irish Times columnist, joins Gordon D’Arcy and Nathan Johns to discuss the potential new law
Six Nations: Sam Monaghan returns to captain Ireland against Scotland
Scott Bemand brings back Monaghan, Méabh Deely and Enya Breen as part of three changes to the side which lost at Twickenham
Women’s rugby: Ireland-Scotland Six Nations finale could effectively become World Cup qualifier
Latest instalment of the old firm fixture affords opportunity for women in green to finish this tournament on a high
‘We will do our darndest to win it’: Ireland one victory away from achieving pre-tournament goal
Triumph over Scotland in final Six Nations game would secure a third-place finish and direct qualification for the World Cup
‘A slaughter seldom seen in modern rugby’ - English press reacts to Ireland’s Six Nations drubbing
The Offload: University of Pittsburgh finds new way of testing for concussions; battle for the URC playoffs heats up
‘We’ve got to keep being positive’: Bemand says Ireland must learn from ‘bruising’ England defeat
Visibly broken Irish side suffer a demoralising 14-try defeat at Twickenham that will be hard to forget
Six Nations: Ireland without Sam Monaghan for England clash at Twickenham
Irish co-captain not named in the matchday 23 as Hannah O’Connor starts at lock with Edel McMahon leading the side
Ireland women’s head coach Bemand believes his players can cause headaches for England
Damage limitation is not the message Bemand will be giving his troops for their Six Nations clash at Twickenham
Joe McCarthy, another Bakkies Botha in the making?
Leinster's young secondrow Joe McCarthy claims a ringing endorsement from Springboks legend Victor Matfield
Ireland’s improvement clear to see as victory over Wales sealed early in Cork
Aoife Wafer outstanding as Ireland wrap the game up inside the first half
Sam Monaghan confident Ireland can claim first win of Six Nations campaign against Wales
Captain sees positives from two defeats and believes Clíodhna Moloney’s return will boost squad for third Test
Six Nations: Clíodhna Moloney named in replacements as Ireland make one change for Wales game
Flanker Edel McMahon who missed the Italian match returns to the backrow with Aoife Wafer reverting to blindside flanker
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland’s Six Nations squad
Exeter hooker has not been involved at international level since she accused an IRFU employee of ‘slurry spreading’ in 2021
Eight Irish in Six Nations team of the tournament as Menoncello named best player
Three backs and five forwards for Ireland named in best team, as Aki misses out on top award
Ireland left with regrets as Italy hang on for bonus point victory at the RDS
Penalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowd
‘I would call Danah a games-playing outhalf’ - O’Brien backed for Six Nations success
Starting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le Mans
‘It’s a privilege to play for both’: Versatile Béibhinn Parsons targets success with Ireland and Sevens
Ballinasloe native will remain in 15s squad for Six Nations campaign before returning to Sevens team to focus on Olympic bid
Sam Monaghan returns to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash with Italy
Head coach Scott Bemand makes four changes from the side that lost to France for Sunday’s game at the RDS
Ireland’s tackling Titan Neve Jones continues cutting down trees in the Six Nations
The 5′ 2″ Ulster hooker was outstanding in the opening game against France with 24 tackles
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Rónan Kelleher: ‘There’s a lot of unfinished business here at Leinster’
Far from jaded after his exertions with Ireland, the Leinster hooker is looking forward to getting back in action - and on the trophy trail - with his province
Six Nations: Ireland coach praises defence’s ‘great work’ ahead of Italy test
Danaher pleased with ‘buy-in’ from group, which will be boosted by return of offloading queen Sam Monaghan
Ireland to be boosted by return of Sam Monaghan for Italy clash
Influential secondrow missed Six Nations opener against France due to head injury
Owen Doyle: Severe brain damage is the elephant in the room for World Rugby
A fundamental need exists for World Rugby to rid the game of danger
Proposed changes confronting World Rugby could have transformative impact
Constant revisions of and amendments to the game’s laws are product of coaches finding ways to bend them to their advantage
Ireland take plenty of positives from another tough French examination
New defence coach Declan Danaher has already had an impact but more work needed to sharpen attack
Ireland coach Scott Bemand: ‘We draw a line in the sand, and we can’t go backwards from that’
New head coach takes plenty of positives from opening defeat against France
Ireland show positive signs of rebuild despite defeat in Six Nations opener in France
A ferocious defensive effort saw Ireland make 175 tackles in Le Mans
Ireland v France: Daunting task ahead for Ireland’s women as team rebuilding continues
Ireland have been beaten by Les Bleus six times in succession, and coach Scott Bemand will go for a functional, kicking-based game to keep Ireland in the running
Eve Higgins comfortable in the spotlight as Ireland’s centre of attention
Player was just 16 when assimilating into Ireland Sevens squad and 18 when handed first contract
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
Aon sponsors women’s Six Nations coverage on TV
Professional services group has been principal sponsor of Ireland women’s rugby team for the past decade
Pints at the Aviva, dinner at Roly’s and the Dart home. Since when has that not been a ‘real’ rugby fan experience?
Watching Ireland play in the Aviva Stadium is not for 'real fans', it's a sporting experience equally open to everyone
Sam Monaghan and Ireland ready to embrace daunting Six Nations challenge
France away in their Six Nations opener a tough assignment for Scott Bemand’s Irish women’s squad
Bring the noise: Ireland women’s rugby team prepare for encounter with France
Six Nations preview: ‘We know it will be raucous … hopefully, we can make it work if we fire some shots and quiet that crowd,’ says head coach
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