France players celebrate after the match on February 12, 2022
Wales 20-17 Scotland: Highlights and key events as Wales edge past Scotland
Sports Mole rounds up the highlights and results from Wales' engrossing 20-17 Six Nations victory over Scotland in Cardiff.
Feb 12, 21:17
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton in action against Scotland in the Six Nations on March 14, 2021
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton ruled out of France match
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will play no part of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France due to a hamstring injury.
Feb 10, 14:14
 Ireland's Ronan Kelleher scores a try against the USA on July 10, 2021
Ronan Kelleher scores four tries as Ireland thrash United States
Leinster hooker Kelleher became the first Irishman since Denis Hickie to ground four times in one match.
Jul 10, 21:04
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland players must put team needs first'
Head coach Andy Farrell has made eight changes to the team which began last weekend's 39-31 win over Japan.
Jul 8, 16:45
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA
Head coach Andy Farrell has also included four uncapped players among the replacements.
Jul 8, 13:12
 Mike Catt pictured in October 2015
Mike Catt issues warning to Ireland rookies ahead of US showdown
The Irish have 12 players pushing for Test debuts.
Jul 6, 14:46
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland release Chris Farrell, Jordan Larmour and Peter O'Mahony from squad
Head coach Andy Chris Farrell has retained a 35-man group for the USA's visit to Dublin.
Jul 5, 13:28
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell pays tribute to "dynamic" Japan after Ireland win
Andy Farrell's side were lacklustre in the first half at the Aviva Stadium in front of 3,000 spectators.
Jul 3, 16:50
 Ireland's Ryan Baird in action against Japan on July 3, 2021
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
Jul 3, 15:38
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell hopes Johnny Sexton benefits from missing summer Tests
Johnny Sexton, who turns 36 next month, will have to wait until at least the autumn to claim a 100th Ireland cap.
Jun 14, 14:38
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Ireland recall Caelan Doris and Joey Carbery for summer Tests
James Ryan will captain the 37-man group in the absence of veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton.
Jun 14, 12:00
 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
 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
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery to remain out indefinitely following ankle problems
The 24-year-old has been instructed to continue his rehabilitation.
Aug 18, 11:50
 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
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery declares himself fully fit ahead of Samoa clash
The Munster fly-half almost missed the World Cup with an ankle injury.
Oct 8, 08:30
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Chris Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton sees things unfolding before they happen'
Coach Joe Schmidt is confident the fly-half will be fit and firing for the match.
Oct 5, 05:40
 Jordi Murphy in action for Ireland in March 2018
Ireland to remain patient with Jordi Murphy over rib injury
Victory over Samoa will see Ireland into the quarter-finals.
Oct 4, 07:33
 Ireland's Andrew Conway scores their fourth try against Russia on October 3, 2019
Sloppy Ireland labour to bonus-point win over Russia
Rob Kearney, Peter O'Mahony, Rhys Ruddock, Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose all crossed for Joe Schmidt's men to secure a bonus-point victory in Kobe.
Oct 3, 12:41
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Ireland confident in Joey Carbery ability at scrum-half
Fly-half is to switch positions.
Oct 1, 12:39
 Jack Carty in action for Ireland on August 31, 2019
Greg Feek tips Jack Carty to step up in Johnny Sexton absence
Ireland are confident that Carty can prove his Test class against Japan.
Sep 27, 09:50
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery set for Ireland start amid Johnny Sexton fitness concerns
British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton did not train fully on Tuesday due to a thigh knock.
Sep 24, 17:36
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton converts a try at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019
Johnny Sexton a fitness doubt for Ireland's World Cup clash with Japan
Star playmaker Sexton sat out part of Ireland training on Tuesday.
Sep 24, 17:20
 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
 Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 09:09
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery feeling "very fortunate" after overcoming injury
The Munster playmaker hurt his ankle last month in the build-up to the tournament.
Sep 18, 13:23
 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018
Rob Kearney still in contention for Scotland match
The full-back picked up the issue during training ahead of the World Cup.
Sep 17, 09:06
 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 16:09
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery in line for "incredible" recovery for Ireland
The Munster fly-half is on track to be fit in time to face Scotland.
Sep 15, 07:30
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Devin Toner a shock omission from Ireland's World Cup squad
Devin Toner has started 50 of Joe Schmidt's 67 Test matches in charge of Ireland.
Sep 2, 16:34
 Ireland's Devin Toner pictured in February 2017
Devin Toner to be left out of World Cup squad?
The reliable lock is expected to be Ireland's shock World Cup omission.
Sep 2, 12:44
 Will Addison pictured in January 2017
Will Addison "ready" to provide Ireland cover at fly-half
The former England age group star is ready to stake a World Cup claim in the warm-up against Wales.
Aug 30, 12:41
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt backs Ross Byrne to seize World Cup chance against England
The Leinster fly-half has been named in Ireland's starting XV for the match at Twickenham.
Aug 22, 17:00
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt hopeful over Joey Carbery injury
The 23-year-old injured his ankle against Italy.
Aug 10, 16:35
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery suffers injury scare as Ireland beat Italy in World Cup warm-up
Ireland's World Cup campaign starts against Scotland on September 22.
Aug 10, 16:34
 Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019
Kearney and Carbery in battle to prove fitness for Wales clash
Full-back and fly-half yet to prove fitness for trip to Cardiff.
Mar 12, 15:34
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Schmidt issues positive bulletin on fly-half duo
Ireland playmakers battling to be fit to take on France.
Mar 1, 16:49
 Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019
Chris Farrell hails Joey Carbery's resilience in Ireland's win over Scotland
Carbery bounced back from throwing a wild intercept pass that Finn Russell picked off.
Feb 10, 10:51
 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
 Joey Carbery in action for Munster on January 11, 2019
Munster edge past Exeter to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Three Joey Carbery penalties sent the Chiefs tumbling out of Europe.
Jan 19, 19:54
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