Ireland, Six Nations

Ireland's Six Nations debutant key to winning start v England and is backed to thrive under pressure
It has been a whirlwind few months for Sam Prendergast and, at 21, he has been handed the No.10 jersey with Ireland's hopes of an unprecedented three-peat on the line. No pressure, then.
Rugby-Ireland's Prendergast gets first Six Nations start as McCarthy ruled out
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.
Six Nations 2025 fixtures as Irish Rugby prepares to answer Ireland's Call
Check out Six Nations fixtures here. Six Nations 2025 kicks off today, Friday, January 31 in France, and Ireland will be playing its first match at home in Dublin on Saturday against England.
England rugby star pinpoints Ireland weakness set to be exploited in Six Nations clash
Ellis Genge was in fighting mood as he laid down the challenge to Ireland ahead of their Six Nations showdown in Dublin. The England prop, a vice-captain behind new leader Maro Itoje, insisted the side are ready to put everything on the line as they attempt to derail the favourites.
Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition.
Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations
The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented three-peat
Six Nations: Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured
Ireland interim-coach Simon Easterby has named his first side ahead of their opening Six Nations clash with England in Dublin on Saturday.
Fly-half Prendergast starts for Six Nations champions Ireland against England
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for reigning champions Ireland when they begin their Six Nations title defence against England in Dublin on Saturday. Prendergast, 21, has been selected for his Six Nations debut ahead of Jack Crowley,
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The Ireland rugby team that 'rose like a dove above The Troubles' and united a country
Ireland was being torn apart by sectarian hatred. This is the story of a rugby team that brought Protestants and Catholics ...
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Johnny Sexton's work with Irish billionaire after emotional decision that upset wife
Johnny Sexton enjoyed a glittering rugby career with Ireland and Leinster before retiring in October 2023 - but the fly-half has kept busy away from the pitch ...
The 'rugby student' stepping up to lead Ireland
BBC Sport NI profiles Simon Easterby as he prepares to lead Ireland into the 2025 Six Nations as interim head coach.
How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere
The northern hemisphere's showpiece annual rugby union tournament is about to get underway once more as England, France, ...
Are England rugby players paid for the Six Nations? Everything we know
This year's Six Nations will provide an opportunity to bounce back, with victory over Ireland on the opening weekend able to bring a fresh wave of belief. Rugby players are not paid anywhere near as ...
Tap and Go: Be an Irish rugby writer for a day and attend Ireland v France
Entrants should submit a short piece that is no longer than 400 words on any match from the opening three rounds of the ...
Ireland v England predictions: Who wins and why
England get their Six Nations campaign under way with a highly anticipated encounter with Ireland on Saturday, as Steve ...
Ireland's controversial Six Nations anthem to be sung against England despite fan backlash
Ireland’s rugby team are one of the few that represent both the Republic and North of Ireland and given the tune’s stance as ...