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
Ireland Rugby
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Ireland’s focus solely on England as Leinster learn to embrace the chaos
National Leagues spring into view as new rule changes in football come under spotlight again
‘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
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
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
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
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
We have the rules to help referees, so why don’t we use them?
In all sports, players and managers tread a fine line with match officials, wondering how much they will tolerate. It needs to stop
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
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’
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
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’
Bundee Aki and James Ryan sign new IRFU contract extensions
Aki signs one-year deal to extend stay at Connacht while Ryan agrees three-year deal to stay at Leinster
Neil Doak appointed as Ireland men’s under-20s head coach
The former Ulster scrumhalf has coached the Ireland under-18s and combined academies in recent seasons
Matt Williams: Autumn games showed the huge task ahead for Simon Easterby and Ireland
South Africa were the best team of the Autumn Internationals, while Ireland’s attacking game needs some retooling
Dan Sheehan resolute as he plans return to action early in the new year
Ireland and Leinster hooker has taken time to reflect on his career to date while rehabbing from an ACL injury
Jack Crowley: ‘Mental resilience has always been part of me’
Munster and Ireland outhalf says he is grateful to be in Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland have the grit and resilience to improve for the Six Nations
As Ireland evolve their game, mistakes are natural and fixable. What matters most is their character – key to enduring the toughest match days
Will Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical hurt Ireland’s Six Nations chances?
Andy Farrell won’t return to Ireland coaching duties until August after the Lions’ tour of Australia
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Owen Doyle: Scrum is too often an ugly blot on the game, rather than a terrific attacking platform
Joe Schmidt will be examining video of Ireland’s win over Australia with a particular focus on knock-ons
Hugo Keenan is Ireland’s Wolfe in green clothing as he helps clean up the occasional mess
Keenan again showed his boundless enthusiasm in supporting colleagues
Cian Healy’s humility has him reluctant to overblow becoming Ireland’s most-capped player
In world terms the 37-year-old passes Brian O’Driscoll’s number of caps and draws level with New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett
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