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Three changes made to Ireland women’s team for trip to face Italy in Parma

Greg McWilliams has given starts to Lauren Delany, Anna McGann and Ailsa Hughes

Thu Apr 13 2023 - 13:32

The Offload: Ireland Women’s Sevens have one more shot at Olympic qualification

Plus the courage of Fergus Slattery’s family, and St Michael’s roll of honour

By John O'SullivanMon Apr 03 2023 - 09:00

Good attitude not enough for Ireland during tough French lesson

Six Nations: ‘There is a gulf, but we will get there eventually,’ says Ireland coach Greg McWilliams

By Denis WalshSun Apr 02 2023 - 19:00

Women’s Six Nations: Aoife Doyle faces familiar challenge as France come to town

Aoife Doyle made her test debut in a 10-5 Six Nations loss to Les Bleus in 2015

By Daire WalshSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00

Jamison Gibson-Park: ‘When I wasn’t playing for Ireland I used to look at the lads and think: ‘Holy hell, how do you do that?’'

Once a fringe player, Leinster’s first-choice scrumhalf is looking forward to taking on Ulster two weeks after the Six Nations Grand Slam triumph

By Gerry ThornleyFri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00

Jason Smyth reaches the finishing line of a truly remarkable career

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

By Mary HanniganThu Mar 30 2023 - 10:33

James Ryan: ‘I understand now how hard it is to get to that point’

The Ireland lock admits he appreciated this year’s Grand Slam more than his first, and says Johnny Sexton’s injury gives even more importance to Saturday’s Leinster-Ulster duel

By Gerry ThornleyThu Mar 30 2023 - 05:00

Antoine Dupont beats Irish trio to be named Six Nations Player of the Championship

Irish players Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen were shortlisted for the award

Wed Mar 29 2023 - 15:31

Owen Doyle: World Rugby’s judicial system must err on the side of caution

Players have a duty of care to their peers and nobody should forget the tragic case of Dani Czernuszka

By Owen DoyleTue Mar 28 2023 - 05:00

Johnny Sexton ruled out for the remainder of Leinster’s season with groin injury

Irish captain picked up the injury in the win over England at the Aviva

Mon Mar 27 2023 - 14:41

‘We have to own that performance’: Disappointment after Ireland suffer heavy loss to Wales

Ireland under pressure to regroup quickly ahead of next Saturday’s clash with France at Musgrave Park

By Daire WalshMon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00

Wales secure bonus-point victory over Ireland in Women’s Six Nations opener

Nichola Fryday scored a consolation try for the visitors at the Cardiff Arms Park

Sat Mar 25 2023 - 16:43

Anatomy of a Grand Slam: Behind the scenes in a momentous week for Irish rugby

For the Six Nations squad, the backroom team and the players’ families and friends, beating England to complete the first Grand Slam secured in Dublin was unforgettable

By Gerry ThornleySat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00

The Ireland players who can still stake a claim for World Cup squad place

Jordan Larmour and Jacob Stockdale among those who need strong ends to their seasons

By Gerry ThornleyFri Mar 24 2023 - 13:26

Ireland are still facing gargantuan task in World Cup despite Six Nations triumph

Claiming two Grand Slams in a week is a huge achievement for Irish rugby but advancing from that peak to lifting the World Cup is a gargantuan task

By Matt WilliamsFri Mar 24 2023 - 12:30

Hopelessly lopsided World Cup draw raises questions for World Rugby

Remembering Ireland women’s rugby Grand Slam; Sexton concern for Leinster; ongoing crisis in Donegal GAA

By Mary HanniganFri Mar 24 2023 - 10:57

Rugby World Cup draw method means top teams may be knocked out too early

Johnny Watterson: Failure to keep pace with ranking changes leaves the draw looking lopsided, an error that World Rugby seem set to address

By Johnny WattersonFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00

Argentina international fullback Santiago Cordero signs for Connacht

Head coach Pete Wilkins thrilled at signing of ‘a genuine world class talent’ from Bordeaux

Thu Mar 23 2023 - 13:51

England’s Freddie Steward cleared after red card overturned from Ireland game

Disciplinary hearing rules tackle on Hugo Keenan a yellow due to mitigating circumstances

By Gerard MeagherWed Mar 22 2023 - 11:24

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s erratic performance against England could be a blessing in disguise

Ireland found a way to weather the storm in the Grand Slam decider and it is a valuable lesson learned

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Mar 22 2023 - 05:00

Ireland’s opponents blindsided by Mack Hansen’s ability to exploit space in tight confines

Nine of Ireland’s 20 tries came from working the narrow corridors on the short-side of the pitch

By John O'SullivanTue Mar 21 2023 - 19:00

Some more Grand Slam luxuriating: ‘Children let you down – this Ireland team never do’

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

By Mary HanniganTue Mar 21 2023 - 10:51

Owen Doyle: England would do well to behave like Ireland

Andy Farrell and his coaching team deserve great credit for Ireland’s disciplinary record, which contrats with England’s poor one

By Owen DoyleTue Mar 21 2023 - 05:00

Six Nations 2023: Who made Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament?

French flair gets a look-in with Scotland’s revival also earning places in the final XV

By Gerry ThornleyTue Mar 21 2023 - 05:00

Six Nations team-by-team review: Ireland’s coronation fully deserved after memorable tournament

Rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley gives his verdict on the performances of the six teams during a wonderful championship

By Gerry ThornleyTue Mar 21 2023 - 05:00

Ireland Grand Slam squad ratings: The 32 players who delivered the perfect Six Nations campaign

John O’Sullivan looks back over the five games and hands out the marks for Andy Farrell’s squad

By John O'SullivanMon Mar 20 2023 - 17:00

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: What a day . . . I’ll just send a quick congrats text to Johnny Sexton

Winning the Grand Slam is great, but Ross is about to be brought back to earth with a bump

By Ross O'Carroll-KellyMon Mar 20 2023 - 13:25

After the greatest weekend in Irish rugby history, our game’s only in good shape? Imagine when it’s terrific

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

By Mary HanniganMon Mar 20 2023 - 10:42

Grand Slam Offload: Where have we seen Dan Sheehan’s try before?

Sexton’s bid to avoid spotlight fails - Days of being bullied are over as green giants emerge

By Nathan JohnsMon Mar 20 2023 - 10:00

‘I’m like a bad smell. Not going anywhere’ - Six Nations in quotes

Memorable lines from James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, Andy Farrell and others

By Mary HanniganMon Mar 20 2023 - 09:00

Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win

‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach

By John O'SullivanMon Mar 20 2023 - 08:00

Johnny Sexton skips to his own beat as he leads England a merry dance

The captain yet again set the tone for Ireland on the way to secure just a fourth Grand Slam

By Malachy ClerkinMon Mar 20 2023 - 07:00

Ireland deliver memorable performance to seal sweetest of victories

Paul O’Connell’s work with lineout leaves profound mark on proceedings, leading to three of home side’s four tries

By Gerry ThornleyMon Mar 20 2023 - 05:00

Ireland’s greatest Grand Slam triumph shows their best is still to come

Andy Farrell believes stunning Six Nations campaign is only part of the team’s journey forward into a World Cup

By Gerry ThornleyMon Mar 20 2023 - 05:00

Something’s happening. The Irish have embraced self-expression and are underdogs no more

Una Mullally: We are witnessing a remarkable surge within Ireland and among the diaspora

By Una MullallyMon Mar 20 2023 - 05:00

Grand Slam - the verdict: Seven of our writers look back on a memorable Six Nations

Our team give their choices for the best game, the best player and the best try from the championship

Mon Mar 20 2023 - 05:00

Ireland under-20s complete magic weekend as they secure back-to-back Grand Slams

Game against England at Musgrave Park hinged on a wild third quarter

By Denis WalshSun Mar 19 2023 - 20:25

The promise of what lies ahead is the gift that puts this Irish Grand Slam above the other three

This is Ireland’s first Grand Slam win coinciding with a World Cup also taking place in the same year

By Johnny WattersonSun Mar 19 2023 - 19:00

Ireland’s Grand Slam winning campaign: Five things we learned from Six Nations triumph

Six Nations: Adapting to changing circumstance was one of Ireland’s standout achievements this year

By Johnny WattersonSun Mar 19 2023 - 17:00

Picture Perfect: Ireland’s Grand Slam campaign in sharp focus

This is how they did it, as seen through the lenses of sports photographers who followed them all the way

By Malachy ClerkinSun Mar 19 2023 - 15:00

‘Ireland sit alongside England 2003 as finest team of professional era’ - English media react to Irish Grand Slam

Former England players Matt Dawson and Mike Brown bemoan ‘farcical’ red card decision

By David GormanSun Mar 19 2023 - 11:45

Grand Slam TV View: Ireland freed from desire, England end up pulverised

Grand Slam TV View: Savour it all, days like this don’t come along too often for Irish rugby

By Mary HanniganSun Mar 19 2023 - 06:00

Josh van der Flier plays the match and not the occasion to help deliver Grand Slam

Ireland player on crucial Six Nations clash: ‘I’ve been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences’

By John O'SullivanSat Mar 18 2023 - 22:08

Johnny Sexton: ‘This is not the end, there’s plenty more left in this team’

Ireland coach Andy Farrell: ‘There’s a lot of stars that have aligned over the last eight weeks’

By Gerry ThornleySat Mar 18 2023 - 21:58

Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be even better come the World Cup

Ireland coach says Johnny Sexton is the best player to ever play for the team

By Johnny WattersonSat Mar 18 2023 - 21:34

Ireland v England live reaction: Ireland win Six Nations and Grand Slam

Johnny Sexton captains Ireland in his last Six Nations game as Andy Farrell’s men cap memorable campaign with victory

By David GormanSat Mar 18 2023 - 20:31

Ireland 29 England 16: How the Irish players rated in famous Grand Slam win

Irish players ride out English storm to secure first Grand Slam win in Dublin

By Johnny WattersonSat Mar 18 2023 - 20:01

Ireland secure Grand Slam to give Johnny Sexton the perfect Six Nations sign off

Dan Sheehan scores two tries as Andy Farrell’s side finally shake off 14-man England in nervy display

By Gerry ThornleySat Mar 18 2023 - 20:00

Ireland got there in the end but boy oh boy, they’d put years on you

Everyone said this Grand Slam decider would be a cakewalk but for a full hour it was anything but that

By Malachy ClerkinSat Mar 18 2023 - 19:37

Ireland v England: Stage set for a Grand Six Nations finale

Motivation for Super Saturday will come in many forms for Andy Farrell’s side

By Gerry ThornleySat Mar 18 2023 - 06:00

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