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How to watch the Six Nations: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow the 2026 Six Nations, including TV and streaming options.Feb 3, 19:08
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Preview:France vs Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Ireland vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Quilter Nations Series clash between Ireland and South Africa, including prediction, team news, and lineups.Nov 20, 14:43
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Cristiano Ronaldo red card: Portuguese FA to 'take action' amid World Cup fears
The Portuguese Football Federation take decisive action regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card from the match against Ireland.Nov 15, 23:33
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Preview:Ireland vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
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British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025: Everything you need to know, including schedule, how to watch
Sports Mole provides a breakdown of all the key details for the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, which gets underway on June 20, 2025, and runs until August 2, 2025.Jul 3, 22:32
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Can you name the players with the most tries in international rugby history?
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Scotland 18-32 Ireland: Eleventh heaven for Six Nations champions in bonus point victory
Defending Six Nations champions Ireland maintain their perfect start to the 2025 Championship with a straightforward 32-18 success over Scotland at Murrayfield.Feb 9, 17:10
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Preview:Scotland vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 7, 18:15
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Preview:Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 20:31
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Preview:Ireland vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 22:19
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Preview:Ireland vs. Fiji - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Fiji, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 20:02
Preview:Ireland vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Ireland and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 21:35
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Preview:Ireland vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Ireland and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 22:35
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Preview:South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 11, 21:27
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 4, 22:51
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Ireland retain Six Nations title with victory over Scotland
Ireland successfully retain their Six Nations title with a 17-13 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.Mar 16, 18:45
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Preview:Ireland vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
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