Event: 2017 Six Nations

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

rugby

A discernible buzz of confidence but Schmidt warns of distraction

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is finally underway and before too long, it will be Ireland’s turn to get their campaign up and running. It will hardly be the gentlest of introductions to this global gathering of the sport’s greatest exponents, though, and the fact that Joe Schmidt’s men have to face Six Nations rivals Scotland first up tomorrow has shaped everything that has gone before this summer.

Conor Murray celebrates scoring their third try 5/11/2016

rugby

Conor Murray must prove himself by Monday if he is to take on All Blacks, reckons ROG

Schmidt can find positives from Conor Murray absence

Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony lift the Lansdowne Cup 23/6/2018

rugby

Series claimed by Ireland after stress test at the death

rugby

'I didn't expect it to be so quick or so blunt': Zebo surprised by ruthlessness of Schmidt's call

rugby

26 reasons to be stoked for Six Nations finale

Cardiff nightmare finally in the rearview mirror

The last Rugby World Cup seems like a page from a dim if not-too-distant past to most of us by now, but Peter O’Mahony carries a constant reminder of the tournament in the shape of the knee he damaged in Ireland’s cause.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Ireland shouldn’t be caught napping again

For all the unpredictably that comes with a Six Nations trip to Paris, there will be certain lessons learned over the past two championships that should put Ireland in control of their destiny when they face a France side under new management.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2018

Joe Schmidt not looking past Paris

Joe Schmidt will head into his fifth Six Nations championship as Ireland head coach admitting he has not looked past Saturday’s opening showdown in Paris.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

A small step for Ireland, a giant leap for women’s rugby

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 kicks-off today with all eyes on Ireland as it hosts the tournament for the first time.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017

Shining brightest: The 10 stars who will light up this World Cup

Alex Baywater looks at who could be the star player at this year’s World Cup

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017

Ireland versus England, father versus son

England centre, Owen Farrell, is taking his father’s involvement as part of the opposition in his stride.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Niall Scannell ready to do his best for Ireland

Niall Scannell’s readiness for Test rugby got the Ireland management’s seal of approval last night as the uncapped Munster hooker prepared to stand in for sick captain Rory Best against Italy this afternoon.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017