Mixed news for Andy Farrell's options in the Ireland backline
Ireland have confirmed a mixed injury bulletin following their 42-21 win over England at Twickenham. James Lowe was by some distan…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2026, 9:31
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What Osborne made of Ireland's 'intent factor' after Farrell criticism
Ireland full-back Jamie Osborne is relishing the prospect of getting “stuck into” England as the two sides battle to remain in…
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2026, 7:50
Opinion
Ben Kay: 'I know we get accused of arrogance but I love the English mentality right now.'
The England World Cup winners says squad depth is paramount as nations build towards the Rugby World Cup next year
Ben Kay
05 Feb 2026, 5:11
'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.
PA
03 Feb 2026, 9:24
Analysis
'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…
Nick Bishop
02 Feb 2026, 10:10
Opinion
'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.
Pat McCarry
29 Jan 2026, 10:14
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 …
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 7:10
Opinion
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.
Pat McCarry
23 Jan 2026, 3:42
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…
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 9:26
Leo Cullen's Leinster counting cost of win in Bayonne
Leinster are counting the cost of their hard-fought 22-13 Investec Champions Cup win away to Aviron Bayonnais at the weekend.
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2026, 7:07
Interview
Byrne at 10? Stockdale at 15? How Ireland's backline might look for Six Nations opener
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble assesses the big calls Andy Farrell has to make at 10, 12 and 15 against France.
Pat McCarry
16 Jan 2026, 11:45
Question mark over Andrew Porter as Ireland's injury woes mount up
Ireland's principal loose-head, Andrew Porter, is a doubt for the early rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations after it was reve…
Jon Newcombe
12 Jan 2026, 6:29
Wallabies turn the page: ‘You can’t just play for 40 minutes'
The Wallabies have “closed the chapter” on an eventful 2025 season that delivered some famous results and unwanted history.
Finn Morton
06 Jan 2026, 17:56
Question marks linger over four Leinster stars ahead of La Rochelle
Leinster have received a timely boost ahead of this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup clash with European rival La Rochelle, but …
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2026, 10:50
Analysis
Who will be replacing Ireland's ageing golden generation if they don't make RWC 2027
Some of Ireland's ageing stars will be nearing their mid-thirties when they reach Australia so who replaces them if they don't go …
Pat McCarry
12 Dec 2025, 10:08
A Lion returns as Leinster issue mixed injury update on Test trio
Leinster have delivered a mixed injury bulletin ahead of Friday’s Investec Champions Cup trip to Leicester Tigers, with James Lo…
Ian Cameron
08 Dec 2025, 9:34
