Saturday sport: Ireland face Italy in Six Nations, loads of GAA action
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Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’
Andy Farrell insists Ireland are ready make amends following some frank conversations and “soul-searching” in the wake of their chastening Guinness Six Nations defeat to France.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash
Ulster duo Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune have been named to start for Ireland against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes.
Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile during Thursday evening’s defeat to France.
France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time
France has scored three times to lead Ireland 22-0 at half-time.
Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.
Six Nations team news: Brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast to both start against France
Jeremy Loughman, Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale will all start for Ireland against France in Thursday’s Guinness Men's Six Nations opener in Paris (8.10pm Irish time) as Andy Farrell mixes selection at the outset of the 2026 championship.
Depleted Ireland drop Aki over disciplinary issue, Keenan breaks thumb
DUBLIN, Jan 28 : Ireland's already depleted squad became even more stretched on Wednesday after centre Bundee Aki was dropped over a disciplinary issue and fullback Hugo Keenan broke his thumb ahead of next week's Six Nations opener in France.