Stuart McCloskey considered Ulster exit while in Ireland exile
Stuart McCloskey had to wait seven years between his first and second Six Nations appearances and the Ireland centre revealed he considered moving abroad during his international exile.
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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.
Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint
Bundee Aki is to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener away to France next week.
Ulster hold off Stade Francais fightback
Ulster scored four first-half tries but had to fend off a second-half fightback from Stade Francais to earn a 26-19 victory in the Challenge Cup at the Affidea Stadium.
Ulster hold off Connacht fightback for URC win
Ulster held off a rousing second-half fightback from Connacht to close out a hard-fought 29-24 win at Dexcom Stadium.
Hansen the hero as Ireland romp to big win over Australia
DUBLIN :Fullback Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick of tries in the first half to set Ireland on their way to a convincing 46-19 victory over beleaguered Australia in their Autumn international on Saturday.
Ireland secure comprehensive 46-19 win over Australia
Ireland strolled to a 46-19 victory over Australia in their Autumn Nations Series test this evening.
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.