Andy Farrell looks to ‘bigger picture’ as Ireland escape with win over Italy
Head coach Andy Farrell praised Ireland’s resilience after they survived a major scare to scrape an unconvincing 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
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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.
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.
Munster Champions Cup hopes ended by defeat to Castres
Munster saw their hopes of Champions Cup progress end with an agonising 31-29 defeat by Castres at Thomond Park.
Munster edged out by Toulon in second Champions Cup loss
Munster slipped to a second Champions Cup defeat after going down 27-25 away to Toulon in pool two.
Leinster survive late rally to take Munster scalp
Leinster edged an uncompromising battle to beat Munster 13-8 at Thomond Park.
Munster let lead slip to lose against Stormers while Connacht beat Sharks
Munster let a commanding lead slip against the Stormers to fall to their first defeat in the URC on Saturday evening.