The opening Championship loss to France in Belfast last week was typical of a team that is still finding its feet.

Hooker Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick of tries as champions Ireland laboured to a 22-17 bonus-point victory over hosts Italy ...

He knows this sellout at the home of Mayo GAA in Castlebar is a special occasion in Connacht’s history and that there’s ...

ENGLAND No 2 Richard Wigglesworth is a shock contender to be on Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching team in Australia — along with ...

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign began with a defeat on Saturday afternoon in Belfast. But there were clear signs that Scott Bemand’s side are closing the gap on the top sides in Europe.

Team news, tv and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland v France in the opening game of the ...

Ireland looks to bounce back after losing 42-27 to France last time out, while Italy is coming off a 47-24 loss to England.

Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's opening game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as Scott Bemand's side welcome France ...

Coach Scott Bemand opts for cohesion - thirteen players play their club rugby in Leinster with the remaining duo based in ...

Ireland has overcome Italy by a scrappy 22-17 at the Stadio Olimpico and finished the last day of the Six Nations where it ...

AN EXTENDED Ireland U18 Men’s Squad has been named for the upcoming Six Nations U18s Festival which takes place in France.

(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) England’s Tom Curry dives over the line to score a try during the Six Nations rugby match between ...