New captains, absent stars and fresh faces – Six Nations talking points
The Rugby World Cup done and dusted until 2027, attention now turns to this season’s Guinness Six Nations and a battle for European supremacy.
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Warren Gatland: Improved defences a challenge for coaches as Six Nations countdown begins
Defence wins championship, so the saying goes, and Warren Gatland picked out Ireland's defeat to New Zealand as a perfect example of how far that side of the game decides outcomes.
'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
Cian Prendergast replaces Tom Ahern in Ireland training squad
Tom Ahern has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations training camp in Portugal, with Cian Prendergast replacing the Munster man in the traveling party.
Ireland hopeful Sexton experience has rubbed off on rookies
Ireland coach Andy Farrell hopes his inexperienced group of flyhalves have learned enough in the shadow of Johnny Sexton to stand up and make the number 10 jersey their own following the retirement of their hugely influential former captain.
Andy Farrell: We want to win every game but we're realists
Last season's Six Nations championship victory was achieved with just a fourth ever Grand Slam for Ireland.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations title defence.
'I'm over it' - Ireland boss Andy Farrell to review World Cup with squad and move on
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he's completely over the World Cup and looking forward to the evolution of his team.