All eyes on new-look France and Ireland for classic Six Nations opener Marseille hosts two teams eager to banish World Cup woe as they forge on, each missing an inspirational player The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024
France vs Ireland, Six Nations 2024: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, venue, odds Favourites collide in a mammoth opening game in Marseille on Friday night Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024
Six Nations 2024: team-by-team guide to this year’s tournament Even without their respective talismans, last season’s top two remain superior to everyone else, with England in transition The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
Jamie George has all the right traits to set England on a new path Jamie George's appointment as Owen Farrell's successor has been years in the making Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024
Six things for fans to look out for in the 2024 men’s Six Nations 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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Post-World Cup Six Nations presents level playing field for next wave to make mark A host of missing stars has given teams tough decisions in finding balance between building for future and winning now The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
France v Ireland a tempting hors d’oeuvres for a spectacular Six Nations All eyes will be on Marseille for heavyweight opener but Scotland, with Finn Russell pulling the strings, are dark horses The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024
Peter O’Mahony has big boots to fill but is the right fit for Ireland 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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2024
Winds of change blow through Six Nations to spark new sense of purpose Anticipation for the competition is soaring with teams under new leadership and a fascinating backdrop after World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024
Andy Farrell’s elevation to Lions head coach follows impressive Ireland impact The recently-crowned World Rugby coach of the year was odds-on favourite to land the role. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Smith on world class Scotland wingers and 'hostile' Glasgow return for Price Ollie Smith believes Scotland teammates and Edinburgh rivals Duhan van der Merwe and Darcie Graham are two of the best 'wingers in the world' as he… The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023
Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV? South Africa and New Zealand provide a number of players to our composite XV The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France It was a memorable tournament in France. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 A closer look at Ireland’s World Cup campaign and what the future might hold Andy Farrell’s men were unable to break new ground by winning a knockout match.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take Ireland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Ireland wake up to sad reality of defeat after All Blacks shut them out New Zealand made 276 tackles as part of a mammoth defensive effort to deny Ireland a first World Cup semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on Fly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Johnny Sexton reflects on his career after Ireland’s devastating World Cup exit Sexton has tipped his Ireland team-mates to come back stronger in his absence during an emotional post-match press conference.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 If not now, when? Questions will haunt Ireland after heartbreaking loss The world’s No 1 side have done virtually everything right but in this quarter-final’s intangible moments, New Zealand prevailed
Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2023 New Zealand terminate Ireland's World Cup dream New Zealand moved into the semi-finals at the rugby union World Cup on Saturday night following a pulsating 28-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France.