Ireland

Lynagh withdrawn from England squad

Louis Lynagh has tested positive for COVID and has withdrawn from the England squad to face Ireland this weekend.    He returned a positive lateral flow test at lunchtime on Monday and immediately...

Red Roses name 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.There’s a return for Gloucester-Hartpury scrum half Natasha Hunt who last represented...

Jones heaps praise on the Irish

As is his wont, England boss Eddie Jones has talked up his side’s opponents for their upcoming clash – a significant one – against the Irish at Twickenham on Saturday.    “It’s...

Damian de Allende named in Munster's 33-player travelling squad

The Munster travelling party departed Ireland for South Africa on Sunday.   The Province will face the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday at 4.05pm (local, 2.05pm Irish time) before taking on the...

Ireland Squad Update: Henderson Returns, Loughman Gets First Call-up

The Ireland squad has reassembled at Carton House following last week’s Open Session at Aviva Stadium and a number of players featuring for their provinces in URC fixtures at the weekend.   Ulster...

Rassie Erasmus weighs in on plans for South Africa to join the Six Nations

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus backs plans for a shake-up of the global calendar.   In a wide-ranging interview with the Daily Mail, Erasmus weighed in on the potential addition of South...

England squad update ahead of Ireland clash

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland. Jones’ side will take on Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 12 March...

ROB HERRING | 'Every player wants to be involved' against England | Beating a 12-man Italy

Ireland hooker Rob Herring addressed the media during the off-week of the Guinness Six Nations.

So how did Ireland dismantle (13-man) Italy? | Six Nations 2022

Six Nations: England suffer Cowan-Dickie blow, Ireland lose Porter, Parisse turns down recall

England and Ireland have suffered injury blows ahead of their clash at Twickenham, with Luke Cowan-Dickie and Andrew Porter sidelined.     England have lost Luke Cowan-Dickie for the remainder...