'Ceiling is so high for him': Doris defends team-mate amid concerns
Ireland captain Caelan Doris insisted fly-half Sam Prendergast is making progress on his defensive deficiencies as he backed him t…
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Six Nations records that are under threat
Records. Made to be broken, made to be set, and in the upcoming 2026 Six Nations, there are a few that could fall if the dominoes …
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Six Nations
Opinion
I'm fascinated to see if Six Nations 'running joke' repeats itself: Andy Goode
It still feels like a two-tier Six Nations this year but Ireland might struggle and the pressure is on Scotland to finish above th…
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'So you keep on telling me': Farrell tackles Ireland queries head-on
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has backed Jacob Stockdale to make the most of his first Guinness Six Nations appearance in five years.
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England A name 10 internationals to take on an Ireland XV
England A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named eight senior internationals in his team to face an Ireland XV on Friday at Thomond P…
New trophy up for grabs in Guinness Six Nations
France and Ireland will compete for a sparkling new piece of silverware, the Solidarity Trophy, when the Guinness Men's Six Nation…
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Can Wales win a match and will Borthwick smile? Ten key Six Nations questions
As the great jamboree looms into view, RugbyPass tackles the big issues facing this year's edition.
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Antoine Dupont returns to captain France against Ireland
Fabien Galthie has named his France team to face Ireland in the opening match of the Guinness Six Nations at the Stade de France o…
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Bold Prendergast call as much-changed Ireland team head to Paris
Cian Prendergast will make his Guinness Six Nations debut and start alongside his brother, Sam, for the first time in Test rugby a…
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Rugby World Cup
Interview
World Rugby Chair shares Zimbabwe fans’ story that captures RWC spirit
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson was stopped by a couple of Zimbabwe supporters before flying to Sydney on Tuesday.
RWC 2027 schedule: 5 high-stakes matches on the road to the Round of 16
Within four days of the tournament kicking off in Perth on October 1st, all 24 participating nations will have taken to the field.
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Boks' title defence starts with top 10 clash: 2027 World Cup schedule released
World Rugby have announced the fixtures for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with reigning champions South Africa getting th…
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'Expect the unexpected' - Ireland v France big match preview part one
With the loss of key personnel on either side, the set-piece battle, and the platform it creates, could look radically different o…
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Ex-Lions coach Mike Ford back on the job market after sudden resignation
The former England, Ireland and British and Irish Lions defence coach has quit his role as Director of Rugby at Oldham RLFC.
Ireland get tentative Tadhg Furlong boost ahead of Six Nations opener
Tadhg Furlong has handed Ireland a Guinness Six Nations boost by returning to squad training ahead of Thursday’s opener against …
Ireland address single biggest remaining Bundee Aki question
Ireland insist the door remains open for Bundee Aki to feature in the final two rounds of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations following …
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'Ireland are consumed by chaos, but Andy Farrell's choice of 10 is becoming clear'
As he manages a swathe of absentees, Farrell may be tempted to plump with his most familiar playmaker despite intense competition.
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Six Nations
Exclusive
'Who is that guy?': French legend backs Kalvin Gourgues after blood-clot scare
Former French star Thomas Castaignede believes Kalvin Gourgues, the young Toulouse centre whose career was saved by unique surgery…
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Ban for 'verbal abuse' cuts through Bundee Aki's Six Nations campaign
Ireland will be without centre Bundee Aki for the opening three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations after he was handed a four-matc…
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Brendan Fanning: 'Getting games into Niall Smyth would add another layer to Ireland's insurance policy.'
Ireland's depth chart is being tested as never before and it's at loosehead where they're seriously stretched so youth must be giv…
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Fresh injury setback could delay Hugo Keenan's return
The luckless 46-cap Ireland international looks touch-and-go to make the France game, giving Andy Farrell a selection headache at …
Ireland issue statement in response to Bundee Aki allegations
The Irish Rugby Football Union have confirmed that they are conducting an internal investigation following allegations that centre…
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Bundee Aki dropped and facing hearing just days before Six Nations
Bundee Aki has missed Ireland's training camp in Portugal in order to appear before an independent disciplinary committee followin…
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'It's incredible the amount of chat from Irish players across the board'
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman feels there has been a "reaction" from referees in the way they are treated by Irish players…
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Dan Biggar identifies Six Nations change that will have a huge impact
Dan Biggar, who is part of ITV's team of pundits for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations, has identified the reduction in fallow w…
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World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
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Roll on Paris and let the faithfuls prevail – the joy of Six is here again
All the Six Nations teams will aim to avoid a fatal early blow that leads to elimination in the contest for the major prize.
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Andy Farrell on Ireland's Six Nations injury crisis: 'It is what it is'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is relishing his Guinness Six Nations return as he negotiates a lengthy injury list and an ongoing trans…
Bleak Leinster injury update all but confirms crisis for Ireland
Leinster loosehead prop Jack Boyle is set to undergo a procedure on his Achilles tendon, which will almost certainly rule him out …
Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
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Ireland forced to replace two forwards as injury crisis deepens
Andy Farrell’s Ireland preparations for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations have been disrupted by a fresh injury setback, with cha…
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'There may be a surprise or two, but the meat of the 2026 Six Nations will rest between France, Ireland and England’
Since RWC23, a chasm has appeared between the ‘Haves’ of France, Ireland and England, and the ‘Have Nots’ of Scotland, Wal…
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'He's a big, tall guy': Ian Madigan backs Ireland Six Nations bolter
Former Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan has backed a former teammate to go and in impress after his call up to Andy Farrell's Guiness …
Injuries to key Ireland stars pave way for bold pack to start France opener
Injuries at loosehead and blindside mean Andy Farrell will need to find solutions to match French power.
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'Stages for history': Rugby World Cup 2027 venues revealed
Rugby World Cup 2027 continues to take shape with the announcement of the eight venues set to host the tournament across Australia…
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Uncapped duo two of the big winners in Ireland's Six Nations squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped duo, Munster lock Edwin Edogbo and Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak, in his squ…
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