Superb Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic
Sometimes games don't live up to expectations, other times they exceed them.
Dan Sheehan Sport News
Donal Lenihan: Aviva factor key as Ireland and France collide
In my opinion this is far more than just another Six Nations encounter. It's the first time ever in Six Nations rugby that we've had the No 1 and No 2-ranked sides playing against each other. You're eight months out from a Rugby World Cup where both teams could meet in a quarter-final, so the whole of rugby is focused in on this game.
Murray starts for Ireland despite father in coma after road accident
Veteran scrumhalf Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday despite his father being in an induced coma in hospital following a road accident.
Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute.
Sexton starts but no Furlong for Ireland against Wales
Johnny Sexton has recovered from a facial injury and will captain Ireland from flyhalf but prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Fire still burns for Sexton in 14th Six Nations
Some players would have been content to make 14 appearances in the Six Nations. This weekend, Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland out for his 14th season in the championship.
Big Ireland calls at centre, back three and on the bench
The latest Six Nations campaign has crept up on us, and Cardiff will be the venue as Ireland try and pick up where they left off in the Autumn internationals.