Quiz: How much do you know about the Six Nations?
The world's oldest rugby tournament returns this weekend with an enticing open round in store. It all kicks off on Friday night as the last two Six Nations champions go head-to-head in Marseille.
Ireland Sport News
Deadline Day wrap: Mikey Johnston seals West Brom loan
Republic of Ireland winger Mikey Johnston revealed he was keen on a move to West Brom from the start of the transfer window after sealing a loan transfer to the Sky Bet Championship side.
Brilliant Bradley leads Liverpool's rout of Chelsea
LIVERPOOL, England : Conor Bradley had the Anfield crowd singing his name after a goal and two assists in an electric performance as Liverpool laid down their title credentials with a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Wednesday that manager Juergen Klopp called outstanding.
Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France
DUBLIN : Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday while Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first starts in the tournament as part an otherwise experienced side.
Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour shouldn't sanction ex-LIV players
Rory McIlroy, formerly one of the PGA Tour's hardline supporters in the face of the challenge presented by LIV Golf, is viewing the players who jumped to the Saudi-backed circuit differently.
Maxime Lucu replaces Antoine Dupont in France team to face Ireland
Maxime Lucu has been selected at scrum-half for France's much-anticipated Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland, with regular number nine Antoine Dupont skipping the championship to prepare for an Olympics sevens campaign.
Bruce Grobbelaar suggests Liverpool loan move or buy-back clause to solve Caoimhin Kelleher dilemma
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar believes a loan move or transfer away with a buy-back clause could be the best solution to the Reds' dilemma over Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.
Gus Poyet says time is not right to take Ireland job
Greece manager Gus Poyet has said "the time is not right" to take over as the Republic of Ireland manager.