Cian Prendergast: Connacht staying grounded after derby win against Munster
Having kept an even keel after five defeats in a row, Cian Prendergast says Connacht won't be getting too ahead of themselves after an impressive victory against Munster.
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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.
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.
Mack Hansen returns from injury as Ireland make nine changes for Australia clash
Mack Hansen has been named to start at fullback for Ireland against Australia as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to the team that defeated Japan.
Tom Farrell to make debut as Ireland team to face Japan named
Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his debut against Japan on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes eight changes to the side that lost to New Zealand last weekend.
Ireland thrash Portugal 106-7 to break rugby records
Rampant Ireland ran in 16 tries as they crushed tier-2 Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon on Saturday, the biggest victory in their 150-year history and also their first time beyond 100 points.
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton set for Ireland debuts against Portugal
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton will make Ireland debuts in Saturday evening’s match against Portugal.
Saturday Sport: Munster face Bordeaux, McIlroy and Lowry in Masters contention
Rory McIlroy is right back in contention ahead of his third round at the Masters today.