The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

As a rule of thumb, if you hear anyone say that deep-state, unelected bureaucrats run the country, feel free to ignore them and continue about your day. But there is one exception: Northern Ireland. For the last two years, civil servants have effectively been running it in the absence of…

DUP approves post-Brexit legislation, meaning devolved government could soon be functioning again

Here's how to watch a 2024 Six Nations live stream free online from anywhere, with Ireland and France the favorites. Fixtures, streams, squads, tickets, what TV channel

Les Bleus’ post-tournament refit has not been as drastic as some expected and they face Ireland with a team of relative veterans

The former Ireland full-back has been brought in by Steve Borthwick

In today’s newsletter: how the DUP finally brought two-year boycott of Stormont assembly to an end

There may be some familiar names missing, and no games in Paris, but there is so much to look forward to as the northern hemisphere’s finest lock horns again

A host of missing stars has given teams tough decisions in finding balance between building for future and winning now

All eyes will be on Marseille for heavyweight opener but Scotland, with Finn Russell pulling the strings, are dark horses

Australia have lost both finals of the Perth Sevens with the women upset 19-14 by Ireland and the men crushed 31-5 by series leaders Argentina.

New captain may not have a job by the end of this season but could have been born to lead the side against France on Friday