Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
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Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback

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Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Hindustan Times  

France HT Image LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South …

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Associated Press  

France LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South Africa’s 7-1 …

France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — France’s hand replaced Ireland’s on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The breadth of France’s win by five tries to three, running up its highest score in Ireland, was even more impressive in the absence for the last 50 minutes of injured captain Antoine Dupont. Replacement lock Oscar Jegou …

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose set to return for final Six Nations game as ban for red card revealed
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose set to return for final Six Nations game as ban for red card revealed

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Key Ireland trio to retire after Six Nations in end of an era
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Key Ireland trio to retire after Six Nations in end of an era

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Ireland stalwarts Healy, O’Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ireland stalwarts Healy, O’Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, was one of three stalwarts to announce on Thursday they will be retiring from international duty after the Six Nations. Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are also ending their Ireland careers, Irish Rugby said. “It goes without saying that Peter, Cian and Conor are legends of not just Irish rugby, but Irish …

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
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1 month ago

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds

Associated Press  

Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. England stayed in the title race by beating Scotland for the first time since 2020 despite being outscored three tries to one. He might just be the permanent coach replacement the Wales Rugby Union is looking for since Warren …

Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive
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1 month ago

Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive

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Wales finally show spark in new era but Ireland stay on track for Six Nations grand slam
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Wales finally show spark in new era but Ireland stay on track for Six Nations grand slam

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Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland
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Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland

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Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales
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Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales

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Jac Morgan: Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales
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Jac Morgan: Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales

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Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points
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Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points

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Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain
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Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain

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Ireland facing captaincy call with Caelan Doris among trio ruled out of Wales clash
1 month ago

Ireland facing captaincy call with Caelan Doris among trio ruled out of Wales clash

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Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw
1 month ago

Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw

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Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, results and table
1 month, 1 week ago

Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, results and table

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Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts

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Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

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Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit
1 month, 1 week ago

Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit

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Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run

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Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland
1 month, 1 week ago

Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round two
1 month, 1 week ago

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round two

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Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. Another year, another Scotland defeat Annual talk of this being the best Scotland side in years made Ireland regard their match at Murrayfield as a potential banana skin. Center Ollie Lawrence was the first receiver, flyhalf Fin Smith took the backdoor pass, and …

We’re a good team – Elliot Daly sure England ready to push for Six Nations title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We’re a good team – Elliot Daly sure England ready to push for Six Nations title

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Ireland beats Scotland 32-18 in Six Nations to take huge step to unprecedented third straight title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland beats Scotland 32-18 in Six Nations to take huge step to unprecedented third straight title

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Ireland took a huge step toward an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Sunday by securing a bonus-point 32-18 win at Scotland, which lost two key players in the first half to a nasty clash of heads at Murrayfield. Ireland scored tries through Calvin Nash and Caelan Doris to lead 17-5 at halftime, by which time …

Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations result and reaction after visitors seize control of championship

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Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat

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Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy

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Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round one
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round one

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Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Six Nations opened to expectations. England has another chance on Saturday at Twickenham to challenge the status quo when France visits, but Dupont’s imperious talent is inspiring the French despite injuries to six front-line players and an expected suspension for red-carded flyhalf Romain Ntamack. Dupont est fantastique It’s far too early to be picking the best player …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition

Daily Mail  

The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland. Wales were on the receiving end of a 43-0 defeat when they came up against France To not score at all in a Six Nations game is humiliating for Warren Gatland's Wales side France will go up a gear for England… Les Bleus …

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next

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Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again

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Ireland opens bid for record third straight Six Nations title by beating England 27-22
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland opens bid for record third straight Six Nations title by beating England 27-22

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland got off to a five-point start to its bid for an unprecedented third straight outright Six Nations rugby title, overpowering England in a second-half recovery to rack up a 27-22 victory in Dublin on Saturday. England started twins for the first time in its men’s team and flankers Tom and Ben Curry contributed to an impressive scrambling …

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven

Daily Mail  

Dry January is over and the beer taps in Dublin’s pubs were in full flow. Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start with a defeat of England The hosts pressed their advantage in the second half and capitalised on defensive mistakes Steve Borthwick's struggling side have now suffered six of their last seven Tests From the …

France v Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France v Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors

The Independent  

✕ Close England head coach Steve Borthwick previews Six Nations at launch in Rome France and Wales kicked off the Six Nations under the Friday night lights in Paris and another thrilling edition of rugby’s greatest annual championship begun with Les Bleus routing their outclassed visitors 43-0. Warren Gatland’s side are winless since the 2023 World Cup having gone the …

France 43-0 Wales: Warren Gatland's side endure nightmare start to their Six Nations campaign... as hosts score SEVEN tries to triumph in Paris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France 43-0 Wales: Warren Gatland's side endure nightmare start to their Six Nations campaign... as hosts score SEVEN tries to triumph in Paris

Daily Mail  

Only five years ago, victories over France were expected by the Welsh rugby public. Nobody, outside of head coach Warren Gatland’s set-up, believed Wales could win this opening salvo to the 2025 Six Nations. Theo Attissogbe scored two tries as France thrashed Wales in the Six Nations opener Antoine Dupont produced an encouraging display for France, who inflicted misery on …

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ready for ‘ultimate test’ against England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ready for ‘ultimate test’ against England

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Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points

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It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate

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Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations 2025 schedule in full: Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch

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England captain Maro Itoje admits defeating Ireland will be a 'really big task' but insists the team are 'ready to go' ahead of their Six Nations opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England captain Maro Itoje admits defeating Ireland will be a 'really big task' but insists the team are 'ready to go' ahead of their Six Nations opener

Daily Mail  

Maro Itoje says England are 'ready to go' as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style. Itoje leads the team for the first time after taking over the captaincy from Jamie George and has been presented with a daunting first assignment against the champions in Dublin on Saturday. Maro Itoje will …

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

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Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

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Six Nations 2025 pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations 2025 pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC

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Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations

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5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris

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The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history

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