Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018
Ireland keen to send CJ Stander out in style
South Africa-born back-row CJ Stander is set to win his 51st and final cap for his adopted country.
Mar 18, 18:08
 Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Jacob Stockdale, Bundee Aki recalled for Ireland
Jacob Stockdale has been preferred to James Lowe, while Bundee Aki replaces the injured Garry Ringrose.
Mar 18, 16:39
 Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018
Johnny Sexton admits CJ Stander retirement news "shocked" him
South Africa-born CJ Stander is set to pull on the Irish jersey for the final time on Saturday against England.
Mar 16, 16:16
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton in action against Scotland in the Six Nations on March 14, 2021
Johnny Sexton admits Ireland are not a top team yet
Victory at Murrayfield moved Ireland second in the Six Nations standings ahead of next weekend's showdown with England.
Mar 15, 12:12
 Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Gregor Townsend frustrated by defeat to Ireland
Johnny Sexton's late penalty was the difference between the sides.
Mar 14, 19:33
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton in action against Scotland in the Six Nations on March 14, 2021
Johnny Sexton stars as Ireland snatch late win against Scotland
A mistake by Ali Price allowed Ireland to claim the win as Scotland suffered more disappointment at home.
Mar 14, 17:54
 Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Stuart Hogg insists Scotland are "chomping at the bit" to face Ireland
The Dark Blues have not played for a month after their clash with France was postponed.
Mar 13, 16:45
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Five talking points ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash with Ireland
Ireland have won nine of the past 10 meetings between the countries.
Mar 13, 14:28
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to nullify Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg
Fly-half Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been central to Scotland's recent resurgence.
Mar 13, 11:18
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland boss Andy Farrell talks up "top class" Jamison Gibson-Park
Fit-again Conor Murray starts on the bench for the clash with Scotland.
Mar 12, 15:02
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
 Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Iain Henderson hoping Scotland will be rusty this weekend
Scotland's round-three fixture was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in France's squad.
Mar 11, 15:43
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'British and Irish Lions places and Ireland honour on the line'
The Lions are scheduled to take on South Africa in July and August.
Mar 10, 12:00
 Gregor Townsend pictured in January 2016
Paul O'Connell expecting to face "best Scottish team" in Six Nations
Scotland stunned England 11-6 at Twickenham to kick-start the Six Nations.
Mar 9, 15:33
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell fully focused on Ireland job amid British and Irish Lions talk
The Lions are scheduled to tour South Africa this summer.
Mar 4, 15:22
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'We must still improve after Italy victory'
Andy Farrell's men recorded an overdue first win of the Guinness Six Nations.
Feb 28, 09:10
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell praises Ireland's "top class" attitude in Italy win
The Irish had a fortnight to stew on their worst start to a Six Nations tournament and responded emphatically.
Feb 27, 18:09
 Ireland's James Lowe celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Italy in the Six Nations on February 27, 2021
Ireland kickstart Six Nations campaign with dominant Italy win
Scores from Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, CJ Stander and Keith Earls, plus a brace for Will Connors, helped the Irish bounce back from two defeats.
Feb 27, 16:43
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy
Andy Farrell's men have suffered successive defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 17:07
 Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as England overcome France to win the Autumn Nations Cup on December 6, 2020
England to begin 2023 Rugby World Cup against Argentina
The tournament is scheduled to take place between September 8 and October 28 in France.
Feb 26, 13:12
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland must develop a clinical edge'
The Irish are bidding to salvage some pride in the Guinness Six Nations following defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 10:39
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton's appetite is as strong as ever'
Captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday that he "might not" be around for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Feb 25, 14:02
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
 Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Iain Henderson always fully committed to Ireland
The second-row forward has signed a new Ulster deal keeping him at the province until July 2023.
Feb 24, 16:49
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'Ireland coaches have done a fantastic job'
Ireland have suffered their worse start to a Six Nations campaign after losing to Wales and France.
Feb 23, 16:52
 Mike Catt pictured in October 2015
Mike Catt: 'Ireland are heading in the right direction'
Andy Farrell's side became the first Irish team to lose their opening two Six Nations fixtures.
Feb 22, 16:09
 Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
Wales chasing Triple Crown glory against England, coronavirus-hit France host Scotland and winless pair Italy and Ireland meet in Rome.
Feb 22, 12:50
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland boss Andy Farrell unfazed by pressure
Ireland have lost their opening two Six Nations fixtures for the first time.
Feb 18, 15:42
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell calls on Ireland players to 'grab hold of the game'
Andy Farrell's men became the first Irish side to suffer successive defeats at the start of a Six Nations campaign.
Feb 16, 10:20
 Iain Henderson in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Iain Henderson backs Ireland to keep improving under Andy Farrell
The Irish have begun a Six Nations campaign with successive losses for the first time.
Feb 15, 12:15
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'We need to show character after damaging loss'
Andy Farrell's side have suffered back-to-back defeats.
Feb 14, 20:02
 Ireland players look dejected after the Six Nations clash with France on February 14, 2021
France grind out Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin
Back-to-back defeats have ended Ireland's title hopes.
Feb 14, 18:23
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland rookies can follow in France's footsteps
Fly-half Billy Burns and scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park have won only 10 Test caps combined and start against Les Bleus.
Feb 13, 11:58
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell backs depleted Ireland to take the game to France
Ireland have to beat the French to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.
Feb 12, 14:16
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland without Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray for France showdown
Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park will deputise.
Feb 12, 13:06
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
James Lowe prepared to target "world's best player" Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
Feb 12, 10:03
 Peter O'Mahony pictured in March 2019
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony banned for three matches after Wales red card
The 31-year-old was dismissed in the 14th minute of Sunday's 21-16 loss in Cardiff.
Feb 9, 20:50
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland's Johnny Sexton and James Ryan in line to feature against France
The influential pair suffered head knocks during the weekend loss to Wales.
Feb 9, 15:20
 Ireland's Jack Conan in action on February 9, 2019
Ireland welcome Leinster's Jack Conan to Six Nations squad
The 28-year-old strengthens Andy Farrell's back-row options after Peter O'Mahony was sent off against Wales.
Feb 9, 11:30
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