The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

‘Hero’ bus driver reveals family’s reaction to his controversial dismissal

Justice Secretary David Lammy publicly backed him, stating he is ‘a hero and deserves our support’

The Independent UK · Feb 4

ITV to screen ads before scrums during Six Nations games

Up to two commercials will air during breaks in play before a scrum in each half of Thursday’s Six Nations Championship opener, it is understood.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

The minor Six Nations change that could have a major impact on this year’s champions

France, England and Ireland are the leading contenders for the title – but could a shock be in store?

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Why is Six Nations starting on Thursday? France vs Ireland decision explained

Antoine Dupont is back as title challengers collide in blockbuster opener in Paris

Evening Standard · Feb 3

France vs Ireland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Tournament starts on a Thursday night in Paris as Antoine Dupont returns

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Andy Farrell explains Jacob Stockdale recall for Six Nations opener: ‘He’s back to being himself’

Stockdale, the 2018 Six Nations player of the tournament, has been on the periphery under Farrell but is preferred to James Lowe against France

The Independent UK · Feb 3

England must overcome history of post-Lions hangovers to lift Six Nations title

In the professional era, there is a common denominator that suggests France and Ireland might be worth backing for 2026

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Sam Prendergast gets fly half nod and James Lowe left out as Ireland reveal team for Six Nations opener

Prendergast starts at fly half in a new-look Irish backline

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations

Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Boyfriend sics ICE on undocumented partner amid dispute over $4.3 million Tribeca condo

Exclusive: ‘There has to be something better than this,’ Irish deportee Patrick Moore told The Independent. ‘It's not the United States that I know.’

The Independent UK · Feb 2