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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Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile during Thursday evening’s defeat to France.
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.
Leinster come from behind to beat Ulster in Interpro derby
Leinster got the better of Ulster in their URC Interpro derby at the Aviva Stadium on Friday evening.
Harry Byrne inspires Leinster’s Champions Cup victory at Leicester
Harry Byrne’s goal-kicking proved the difference as error-strewn Leinster held off a determined Leicester to claim a 23-15 Investec Champions Cup victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
Harry Byrne starts at fly-half while Rieko Ioane makes his first Leinster start against Leicester
Harry Byrne has been named to start at fly-half for Leinster in their Champions Cup group game against Leicester Tigers on Friday night.
South Africa end 13-year wait for victory over Ireland in Dublin
Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battling to a chaotic 24-13 victory.