Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne extends IRFU contract until 2025
Ireland and Munster forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until July 2025.
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Jamison Gibson-Park believes there is ‘still hope’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park insists Ireland have not given up hope of the Guinness Six Nations title but concedes “serious teams win big away games” following a damaging defeat in France.
Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in thrilling Six Nations clash
France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory by ending Ireland’s nine-match winning run with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.
Antoine Dupont: Talk of France winning Six Nations Grand Slam is premature
France star Antoine Dupont insists talk of a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam is premature, despite Saturday’s thrilling 30-24 victory over Ireland.
Indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing Grand Slam hopes – lock James Ryan
Stand-in skipper James Ryan admits indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris.
We’ll learn from spirited display: Andy Farrell takes heart from Ireland’s loss
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists the “competition is only just getting going” after France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.
Down's Jessica Foy combining twin sporting passions
When she made history to become the first female professional soccer player in Northern Ireland, Glentoran captain Jessica Foy made sure to get one special clause included in the deal.
Northern Ireland political crisis 'very worrying': Irish Europe Minister
We also discuss military tensions in Europe amid the huge Russian military build-up on Ukraine's borders. Thomas Byrne tells FRANCE 24 that for Ireland, "it's very important that we keep talking about this and try to resolve this in a diplomatic way, while still being firm in the resolve and determination that Ukraine should be able to fulfil its own destiny as a nation and have its own right to its territorial integrity."