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Munster's Ben Healy in Scotland's Six Nations squad as Wales squad named ahead of Ireland clash

The Tipp man is one of four uncapped players in Gregor Townsend's panel as Warren Gatland names his first selection since returning to the Wales hot-seat

Irish Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

Bundee Aki's Connacht omission based on form but province believe he will stay

The 32-year-old's has played just five games for the westerners this term and was left out of the last two games due to impression made by Cathal Forde, but Pete Wilkins says Aki's Ireland hopes won't be affected

Irish Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

When is Ireland's Six Nations squad being named?

Andy Farrell will name his squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Irish Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

Johnny Sexton's last Six Nations in doubt as he undergoes surgery

The veteran skipper is poised to miss big games for Leinster and Ireland due to an injury he suffered on New Year's Day

Irish Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Warren Gatland to deliver World Cup shock and pick new captain but regions face major threat - our 2023 predictions

Our rugby writers look at what 2023 holds for the sport and Wales as Warren Gatland faces a very difficult first assignment on his return

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Messi's last World Cup finals dance ended in triumph. Can Johnny Sexton dare to dream of the same?

Although not at the peak of his powers, the Argentinian maestro crowned his storied career by lifting the World Cup for the first time in Qatar. Irish rugby's great no 10 needs to be firing in France for Andy Farrell's men to have any chance of, one, breaking through their…

Irish Mirror · Dec 28, 2022

A year on from Christmas chilling Joe McCarthy is relishing the Thomond Park cauldron

It's been quite the 12 months for the 21-year-old, one of the brightest new talents off the Leinster talent conveyor belt as he looks forward to facing Munster

Irish Mirror · Dec 26, 2022

Stephen Ferris says Ireland shouldn't fear high-profile coaching changes

"If he gets them to a quarter-final that's a job well done. I thought he'd just take it through to the World Cup because that'd be a win-win for him."

Belfast Live · Dec 20, 2022

Stephen Ferris: Ireland control their destiny after Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland appointments

Wales and England have chosen to replace their head coach as the Six Nations looms and the Rugby World Cup is only nine months away

Irish Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland in for new-look Six Nations

Gatland has replaced Wayne Pivac, while Borthwick has succeeded Eddie Jones

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022