Ireland get triple boost for ‘finale’
Veteran prop Tadhg Furlong is one of three key players set to return for Ireland’s final Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.
Keo & Zels: Ireland humiliated, world order restored
France’s demolition of Ireland has restored sanity to World Rugby’s pecking order.
Ireland boss: We can’t dwell on disappointment
Ireland must shrug off the “disappointment” of their hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to stay in the Six Nations title race, says interim coach Simon Easterby.
France ‘fuelled’ by Dupont injury
Gregory Alldritt says France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont’s injury-exit from the blockbuster clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday focused the tourists’ resolve.
Easterby disappointed in wasteful Ireland
The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Les Bleus batter Ireland, rumble into Six Nations lead
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two of France’s five tries to beat defending champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday and power to the top of the Six Nations standings with one round to go. #GuinnessM6N #IREvFRA
RECAP: Les Bleus batter Ireland, rumble into Six Nations lead
France scored five tries to beat defending champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday and power to the top of the Six Nations standings with one round to go. #GuinnessM6N #IREvFRA
Ireland recall Saffa for Les Bleus clash
SA-born hooker Rob Herring is set to make his first appearance of the 2025 Six Nations, while Ireland captain Caelan Doris is fit to face France in Dublin on Saturday.
Kiwi import makes Ireland tick
Ireland’s titanic Six Nations match with France in Dublin on Saturday features an engrossing duel between scrumhalves Jamison Gibson-Park and Antoine Dupont.
Double deal delight for Ireland
Wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
