Italy's Marco Zanon loses the ball while being tackled by France's Damian Penaud in the Six Nations match on March 16, 2019
France's Damien Penaud replaces Teddy Thomas for Ireland clash
Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas scored twice in last weekend's thumping 50-10 win away to Italy.
Feb 12, 15:56
 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
A look at the head to head between Antoine Dupont and Conor Murray
Les Bleus travel to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 10, 10:06
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell insists Ireland are determined to end 2020 on a high note
Andy Farrell has named arguably his strongest available XV for the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
Dec 3, 19:38
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray: 'Scotland will be relishing Ireland clash'
The Dublin clash will decide who finishes third in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Dec 2, 16:06
 Ireland's Billy Burns in action against Georgia on November 29, 2020
Ireland without Billy Burns and James Lowe for Scotland clash
The duo are struggling with groin problems ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
Dec 1, 11:05
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray insists Ireland "really eager" to play England again
Eddie Jones' men ran out convincing 18-7 winners at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 23, 08:20
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ross Byrne handed starting role against England
Head coach Andy Chris Farrell has made four changes to his starting XV for the Autumn Nations Cup game at Twickenham.
Nov 18, 15:05
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray admits Ireland must improve at Twickenham
Ireland travel to Twickenham next weekend after starting the Autumn Nations Cup with a win over Wales.
Nov 14, 10:09
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'Conor Murray craves competition for scrum-half role'
Jamison Gibson-Park has been given the nod to face Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 11, 09:46
 James Lowe celebrates scoring on December 2019
James Lowe set for Ireland debut in Autumn Nations Cup opener against Wales
New Zealand-born James Lowe is eligible for Andy Farrell's side under residency rules after joining Leinster in 2017.
Nov 10, 14:33
 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
 Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
 France's Romain Ntamack scores their first try against Scotland on February 23, 2019
France's Romain Ntamack talks up "role model" Johnny Sexton
The France playmaker says 35-year-old Johnny Sexton is the best fly-half of the past decade.
Oct 30, 12:43
 John Cooney pictured for Ireland in February 2020
John Cooney called into Ireland squad as cover for Jamison Gibson-Park
Gibson-Park reported a tight hamstring after the weekend win over Italy.
Oct 26, 10:41
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
Eddie Jones: 'England can stand up to Irish aerial assault at Twickenham'
The sides face off in the Six Nations Championship this weekend.
Feb 21, 14:12
 Jonathan Joseph during an England training session in March 2018
Team News: Jonathan Joseph to start on wing for England's clash with Ireland
Elliot Daly moves to full-back because of an injury to George Furbank.
Feb 21, 11:30
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Jonny Sexton defends Conor Murray form amid John Cooney pressure
John Cooney is putting pressure on Murray to be Ireland's starting scrum-half.
Feb 6, 18:18
 Adam Hastings in action for Scotland in November 2018
Ireland skipper Sexton wary of Adam Hastings's "bag of tricks"
Scotland's Adam Hastings has replaced Finn Russell following a breach of team protocol.
Jan 30, 19:23
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020
Andy Farrell warns Scotland he has a "hell of a team" for Six Nations opener
Ireland begin the Six Nations at home to Scotland.
Jan 28, 17:55
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Conor Murray picked at scrum-half for Ireland Six Nations opener
Ireland begin the Six Nations on Saturday at home to Scotland.
Jan 28, 15:25
 Ireland coach Andy Farrell pictured in November 2018
What next for Ireland after another World Cup quarter-final exit?
Joe Schmidt's side were beaten by New Zealand.
Oct 20, 11:51
 Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 13:26
 Japan's players celebrate beating Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on September 28, 2019
Hosts Japan pull off another famous World Cup upset by stunning Ireland
Joe Schmidt's side suffer an embarrassing defeat.
Sep 28, 09:26
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 06:19
 Jack Carty in action for Ireland on August 31, 2019
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray praises impact of "laid-back" Jack Carty
Carty is relaxed and ready for World Cup call, say Ireland.
Sep 26, 10:51
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt brushes off allegations of illegal scrummaging
Yusuke Kizu made the claim ahead of the game against Ireland.
Sep 26, 06:23
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki "on track" to face World Cup hosts Japan
Ireland remain hopeful on the pair for Saturday's game.
Sep 23, 11:52
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 05:14
 Ireland's Andrew Conway scores their fourth try against Scotland on September 22, 2019
Ireland punish disappointing Scotland in World Cup opener
James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway scored the tries.
Sep 22, 10:06
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Peter O'Mahony backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton
Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's halves combination will be on their guard in World Cup opener.
Sep 21, 06:11
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Scotland centre Sam Johnson aiming for "the top" at World Cup
The Queensland-born Glasgow centre is looking forward to his first taste of World Cup action on Sunday.
Sep 19, 22:16
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Richie Murphy: 'Sexton and Murray bringing buzz to Ireland squad'
Murray and Sexton ran the show in Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam.
Sep 19, 11:07
 Ireland celebrate defeating Wales on September 7, 2019
Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 16:07
 Jonathan Davies during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Wales centre Jonathan Davies eyes perfect performance to secure Grand Slam
Victory over Ireland would clinch the Six Nations title for Wales and a Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 22:00
 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019
The key talking points as Wales and Ireland chase Six Nations glory
Victory would give Wales coach Warren Gatland a record third Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 12:26
 Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019
Ireland back onto winning path against Scotland
Joe Schmidt's men lost to England in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 9, 16:18
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Murray determined Ireland will draw strength from England loss
Grand Slam champions suffered a 32-20 defeat to Eddie Jones' men in Dublin.
Feb 3, 11:34
 Kieran Marmion in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland scrum-half Marmion racing to be fit for Six Nations after ankle surgery
British and Irish Lions back-rower Sean O'Brien is also a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations defence with a broken arm.
Nov 20, 14:22
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