Six Nations
Steve Borthwick plays up England as underdogs angle ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland
The English squad has seen considerable change since last year’s competition
‘Dupont was slagging me about the law changes’: Caelan Doris looks forward to Six Nations improvement
Ireland captain says team feel ‘lingering frustration’ with most recent performances
Leinster’s willingness to embrace the chaos is beautiful to see
Munster should be fired up by the frustration of losing a match they should have won against Northampton
Simon Easterby targets ‘something special’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Johnny Sexton will continue helping Ireland coaching team, says interim head coach
Simon Easterby focused on continuity as Ireland seek third successive Six Nations title
Former Ireland backrow taking charge during Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical
England’s Six Nations injury worries grow with Jamie George out of Ireland opener
Jamie George joins number of players ruled out, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for game in Dublin
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal
Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against Stormers
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations with chest injury
Highly rated Glasgow centre to undergo surgery on pectoral muscle that was damaged in training
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
Robbie Henshaw enthusiastic about Jordie Barrett’s quick impact with Leinster
The world-class All Blacks centre’s arrival adds significantly to the province’s attacking options as they target elusive European success
Gerry Thornley: Natural squad regeneration on show in Simon Easterby’s Six Nations selection
Some of the 11 players who were not in the squad at this point last year have been blooded in the intervening period
Auradou and Jegou named in France Six Nations squad after rape allegations dismissed
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names uncapped New Zealand-born outhalf Fergus Burke in his squad
Ireland Six Nations squad: Sheehan and Lowe return; biggest calls at backrow and scrumhalf
An opening fixture against England awaits as Ireland bid for a historic three titles in a row
Key Ireland players returning from injury at the right time ahead of Six Nations squad announcement
Craig Casey’s injury opens the door for a scrumhalf place, with three main contenders
Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Maro Itoje as England captain
Radical decision to replace Jamie George as captain comes before make or break Six Nations for head coach
Leinster’s James Lowe and Dan Sheehan to step up injury recovery ahead of Bath game
Boost ahead of Six Nations as both players near return, with Sheehan out since July with a knee injury
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Warren Gatland names Wales squad for 2025 Six Nations
Wales are away to France in the tournament opener on January 31st
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Toy Show and sport top list of most-watched TV of 2024. But where is the comedy and drama?
Festive Late Late event was the only non-sport programme in the top 10, with I’m a Celebrity and the Eurovision Song Contest among the shows to improve their rankings last year
‘I’ve been involved a lot in turnarounds’: Michael Cheika on his coaching philosophy and career to date
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for up to €2,480 on resale websites
IRFU says it will liaise with gardaí over issue and that tickets that can be verified as resold will be cancelled
England’s Six Nations hopes dealt major blow with Feyi-Waboso ruled out
Surgery means Exeter winger will miss entire tournament, joining fullback George Furbank on the sidelines
Matt Williams: Stopping great teams from playing the way they can play is exceptionally difficult
Ireland’s attacking system is evolving but it’s not about other teams ‘figuring us out’
Denis Walsh: Irish sport’s underdog mentality has been replaced with an unabashed hunger to be the best
In the Golden Age of Irish sport, winning has become intentional
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