Warren Gatland's departure from Wales was inevitable after their defeat in Rome on Saturday. It was their 14th straight loss, ...

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Nic White claimed last week that Super Rugby has ‘stitched up’ the Force’s season, with plenty of long flights and travel making them feel like they ‘are the last thought of’ – but his final comments ...

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Jeremy Clarkson was mocked by his Irish girlfriend as England were beaten by Ireland in their Six Nations opener. Lisa Hogan, ...

In his first column of the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, former Munster and Ireland wing Andrew Conway gives his thoughts ...

BBC Sport NI profiles Simon Easterby as he prepares to lead Ireland into the 2025 Six Nations as interim head coach.

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen, Ireland's Canberra rugby recruits, have been selected to face England in the Six Nations ...

Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations Big names 'need to really shine' for injury-hit Scotland Simon Easterby has ... of players and the Irish Rugby Football Union's performance director ...

David Seymour’s 2025 State of the Nation speech has been overwhelmed with praise from those who attended and watched it online. If you missed it, the video is here and we have reproduced the text ...

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