Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates against England in the Six Nations on March 20, 2021
England's troubles continue as Ireland march to dominant win
Johnny Sexton orchestrated a dominant display by the hosts in Dublin.
Mar 20, 18:58
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland
The sides meet this weekend.
Mar 19, 12:21
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 Johnny Sexton in action against Scotland in the Six Nations on March 14, 2021
Johnny Sexton: 'Win over England will help Ireland secure more British and Irish Lions places'
Lions boss Warren Gatland is finalising plans for the forthcoming series in South Africa.
Mar 17, 09:14
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
Huw Jones in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Huw Jones desperate to prove his worth to Gregor Townsend
The Glasgow centre scored his first international try in three years against Ireland on Sunday.
Mar 15, 22:14
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
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
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
Scotland's Stuart Hogg pictured in February 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'Scotland will want to make amends for Stuart Hogg's fumble'
Gregor Townsend's men lost 19-12 in Dublin on the opening weekend of the 2020 tournament.
Mar 11, 12:02
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
Cian Healy during the captain's run on March 27, 2019
Leinster's Cian Healy pens new deal with IRFU
His new deal follows recent extensions for Peter O'Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Iain Henderson and James Ryan.
Mar 5, 11:10
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland's Johnny Sexton pens one-year contract extension with IRFU
The new deal for the 35-year-old will run until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Mar 2, 11:20
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
Jonny Wilkinson pictured in March 2019
Johnny Sexton compares debutant Craig Casey to Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson lifted the World Cup with England in 2003.
Feb 27, 19:35
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
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
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
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 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
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
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'I have never felt pressure to return early'
The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 11, 10:29
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton unhappy over concussion comments from French doctor
The fly-half is going through return-to-play protocols ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 10, 15:56
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
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland's Johnny Sexton remains positive despite Wales defeat
The early dismissal of flanker Peter O'Mahony contributed heavily to Sunday's frustrating loss to Wales.
Feb 8, 09:35
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wayne Pivac opens up on injury problems after Ireland clash
The New Zealander was finally able to celebrate a notable win as Wales head coach.
Feb 7, 21:09
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton offers opinion on Eddie Jones comments
England head coach Eddie Jones came out with an ambitious statement early last year.
Feb 4, 10:22
Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'We can win the Six Nations'
Captain Johnny Sexton arrived in the Irish camp nursing a hamstring problem but trained fully on Wednesday.
Feb 3, 18:06
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland coach Paul O'Connell admits Caelan Doris injury is a major blow
The 22-year-old Leinster backrow burst on to the international scene in 2020.
Feb 2, 15:26