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.
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Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations opener
PARIS, Feb 5 : France launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday, dominating play for long stretches before easing off once the bonus point was secured.
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.
Early momentum vital in quest for Six Nations title-Ireland skipper
EDINBURGH, Jan 26 : Ireland captain Caelan Doris says it is important for his side to make a winning start to their Six Nations campaign when they go up against defending champions France in Paris next week.
Saturday sport: Connacht welcome Leinster to Dexcom stadium, Intercounty season returns
Connacht and Leinster contest a sold-out interpro derby on Saturday evening.
Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations
Leinster fly-half Harry Byrne has been included in the Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the Six Nations.
Leinster name side to face La Rochelle with Andrew Porter left out
Leinster have made seven changes to their team for this weekend's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland's Prendergast wins outhalf battle to face Springboks
DUBLIN :Sam Prendergast won the selection battle to start at outhalf for Ireland against world champions South Africa on Saturday, while the fit-again duo of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to a near full-strength side.