Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland without Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux for Six Nations opener with Wales
Both players have returned to their provinces for medical assessment.
Feb 2, 13:02
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton determined to lead Ireland to Six Nations success
The 35-year-old has already won three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2018.
Jan 28, 08:14
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to move up "pecking order" at Six Nations
The Irish were forced to settle for third place in the 2020 tournament.
Jan 27, 12:55
 Ireland's Jacob Stockdale in action against Italy on February 24, 2019
Jacob Stockdale absent from Ireland's Six Nations squad
The 24-year-old suffered a knee injury earlier this month.
Jan 25, 11:20
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton tips Ireland to become world beaters after Scotland victory
Ireland recovered from a slow start to defeat Scotland 31-16.
Dec 5, 18:46
 Ireland players celebrate after beating Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup on December 5, 2020
Keith Earls stars as Ireland march to victory over Scotland
Cian Healy also touched down in a 31-16 win, with Duhan Van Der Merwe scoring Scotland's only try.
Dec 5, 16:49
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Mike Catt backs Johnny Sexton to perform into golden years
Former England back Catt played in the 2007 World Cup final at the age of 36.
Dec 5, 08:44
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
A look at Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland
Third place in the Autumn Nations Cup is up for grabs in Dublin on Saturday.
Dec 4, 13:59
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'I can deal with stresses of managing Ireland'
Andy Farrell is bidding to conclude an erratic first year as head coach with victory over Scotland.
Dec 4, 09:05
 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's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton wants to play at next World Cup
Johnny Sexton will be 38 by the time of the 2023 tournament in France.
Dec 2, 08:23
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are progressing despite criticism
Andy Farrell's first year in the job was assessed as "an average return" by the IRFU.
Dec 1, 14:52
 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
 Billy Burns in action for Ulster against Bath in November 2019
John Fogerty: 'Billy Burns can fill Johnny Sexton void'
Billy Burns has been given an opportunity to stake a claim for the number 10 jersey against Georgia with Johnny Sexton out injured.
Nov 29, 09:03
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
The key talking points ahead of Ireland's showdown with Georgia
The Irish have never lost to Georgia.
Nov 28, 16:35
 England's Jonny May scores their first try against Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 21, 2020
John Fogarty urges Ireland to battle against "robust" Georgia team
The Irish are heavy favourites to return to winning ways in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 28, 13:32
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell wants Billy Burns to "run the show" against Georgia
Billy Burns has been selected as part of nine changes to Ireland's starting XV.
Nov 26, 15:02
 Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan: 'We are close to world's top teams'
Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup loss to England was the latest in a string of defeats to higher-ranked sides for the Irish.
Nov 25, 16:50
 England's Jonny May scores their first try against Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 21, 2020
Simon Easterby: 'There is no doom and gloom in the Ireland camp'
Set-piece errors undermined Saturday's performance at Twickenham.
Nov 24, 14:59
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Ireland call up Eric O'Sullivan for Georgia clash
The Ulster player O'Sullivan has been drafted in after Ed Byrne sustained a calf problem.
Nov 24, 11:07
 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's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan compared to Ireland great Paul O'Connell
The 24-year-old lock is poised to lead out his country for the first time on Saturday.
Nov 17, 19:03
 Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan hopes Ireland captaincy will not weigh heavily on his shoulders
The 24-year-old will lead his country at Twickenham.
Nov 17, 15:33
 James Lowe celebrates scoring on December 2019
Ireland's James Lowe ready for "completely different beast" of England test
The 28-year-old is gearing up for arguably Ireland's toughest fixture of the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 17, 08:54
 Billy Burns in action for Ulster against Bath in November 2019
Ireland's Billy Burns gearing up to face native England
The 26-year-old represented England at Under-20 level.
Nov 16, 15:31
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Ireland without captain Johnny Sexton for England showdown
Fly-half Sexton limped off in the first half of Friday's 32-9 win over Wales.
Nov 16, 10:27
 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
 Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wales boss Wayne Pivac refuses to panic despite crushing Ireland defeat
Wales' alarming tale of woe under the head coach continued with a 32-9 reverse in Dublin.
Nov 14, 00:01
 Ireland players celebrate after beating Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 13, 2020
Ireland kick off Autumn Nations Cup with dominant win over Wales
The hosts claimed a comfortable win in the Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 13, 21:43
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton determined to bounce back after Ireland Six Nations disappointment
The fly-half's role as skipper came under the spotlight following his petulant reaction to being substituted against France.
Nov 9, 14:59
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton regrets reaction to being substituted against France
The instrumental fly-half was visibly annoyed at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter.
Nov 5, 15:15
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton claims substitution anger was down to Ireland's performance
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side's galling defeat at the Stade de France.
Oct 31, 23:52
 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
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton sets sights on Six Nations crown for Cian Healy's 100th game
The prop is set to become only the sixth Ireland player to make a 100 international appearances.
Oct 27, 15:11
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'We must improve in order to overcome France'
Ireland have a chance of securing a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 25, 11:35
 Ireland's Garry Ringrose goes down injured against Italy on October 24, 2020
Ireland's Garry Ringrose suffers broken jaw in Italy win
The centre was hurt during the first half of Ireland's 50-17 Six Nations triumph in Dublin.
Oct 24, 18:14
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'Extra onus on Ireland to provide boost for the nation'
The Irish government is set to move the country to the highest level of coronavirus restrictions from midnight on Wednesday.
Oct 20, 16:53
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