George and Aldritt handed captaincy roles for Six Nations
England and France will have new captains for the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie George and Gregory Alldritt assuming the respective roles for the upcoming tournament.
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Ireland under-20s defeat England to secure back-to-back Grand Slams
Ireland’s Under-20s withstood a late comeback from 14-man England in Cork to secure a second Six Nations Grand Slam in a row and make it a St Patrick’s weekend to remember for Irish Rugby, following on from the men’s senior clean sweep claimed the night before.
Peter O’Mahony ready to harness All Blacks mentality when Ireland face England
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland are intent on emulating the self-assured mentality of the All Blacks as they seek to substantiate their world number one status by delivering on Grand Slam expectations.
Ireland optimistic over Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey and James Lowe
Ringrose withdrew on the eve of Saturday’s 34-20 Guinness Six Nations success over Italy due to a minor calf injury, while fellow centre McCloskey and wing Lowe sustained similar issues in Rome.
Ross Byrne starts for Ireland as six changes made for Italy clash
Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make their first starts in the Six Nations for Ireland as they make six changes for their clash against Italy.
Scotland's Fagerson wary of 'confrontational' Irish
Matt Fagerson vowed he and his Scotland team-mates would rally together and bid to deliver their potential in their final match of the Guinness Six Nations in Dublin. The hosts are seeking to pip France to the title when they host Scotland on Saturday but Gregor Townsend's men have a point to prove after struggling to build on the high of their opening victory over England. Defeats against Wales and France were followed by a 33-22 win in Rome but Italy's late surge was a warning for Scotland ahead of their trip to the Aviva Stadium.
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.