Unconvinced Irish pundits offer one telling concession to Scotland
Irish pundits welcomed Scotland’s spectacular win over France but remained far from convinced it signals a genuine shift in the …
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2026, 9:10
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95-cap veteran says 'mixed bag' against Wales was the 'true Ireland'
Ireland’s mixed performance in their 27-17 Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales was the “true Ireland”, according to form…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2026, 8:02
'It's our time': Jim Hamilton urges Scotland to seize the day
Jim Hamilton believes it’s Scotland’s time to end their 26-year wait to win their first ever Six Nations crown as they look to…
Neil Fissler
06 Mar 2026, 12:00
Analysis
Andy Farrell took England down with a move straight from the Alex Ferguson playbook
Holding back the likes of Josh van der Flier against Italy proved to be a masterstroke by Andy Farrell, the kind of selection move…
Pat McCarry
25 Feb 2026, 5:57
One theme dominates reaction to England chariot grinding to halt
England’s 31-20 defeat at Murrayfield has reignited a familiar criticism of Steve Borthwick’s side: when Plan A stalls, there …
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2026, 8:17
Win over England an indictment, not an endorsement of Gregor Townsend
Scotland’s rousing 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield, which unceremoniously ended England’s 12-game winning streak, in som…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2026, 5:57
'He didn't have his strongest game... I think he would think the same'
Irish television pundits seem to be in agreement that Jack Crowley should be the man in the hotseat when Ireland take on England i…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2026, 4:47
Interview
'I don't think fans understand some of the consequences' – Peter O’Mahony on the worrying trend in modern rugby
Ahead of his punditry debut, the former Ireland captain gives his take on the "circus" surrounding Ireland's fly-half debate
Pat McCarry
12 Feb 2026, 8:59
Opinion
Where Irish rugby should actually look if they want to play blame game
Children around the world are told not to point fingers at others as three more point back in their own direction. It seems the la…
Daniel Gallan
09 Feb 2026, 9:54
Analysis
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
Nick Bishop
09 Feb 2026, 7:34
Finger of blame pointed at South African in Ireland loss to France
Two days on from Ireland’s defeat to France, the loss prompted a soul-searching discussion on Virgin Media Sports on Irish telev…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2026, 2:15
'You’ve got to pay the piper': Irish TV rip into 'out-coached' Gregor Townsend
Scotland’s shock Six Nations defeat to Italy prompted a forensic and often brutal assessment from the Virgin Media Sports panel …
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2026, 14:11
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
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
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
Opinion
Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
Garry Doyle
07 Nov 2025, 10:45
