Event: Six Nations Championships

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Irish provinces flying high but daunting tests loom on horizon

The Champions Cup may be heading into a brief period of hibernation but not even the prospect of one of the most competitive Six Nations championships for some time will dampen the enthusiasm for the tournament’s return in April, writes Donal Lenihan.

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Spence calls for female players to get equal level of respect and treatment as their male counterparts

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Conor Murray forewarned by memory of New Zealand’s 2008 visit to Thomond Park

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Donncha O'Callaghan announced as May’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’

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Ireland determined to sign off on another high note against Australia

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Rob Kearney: 'Inside my head has been a dark enough place the last few months'

Will the unavailables now rue missing Ireland's tour to South Africa?

You just wonder what was going through Joe Schmidt’s mind as he boarded Ireland’s flight from Heathrow to Cape Town last Sunday night. 

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Nigel Carolan: Ireland bring momentum to U20 World Cup

Ireland U20 coach Nigel Carolan hopes his side can build on their impressive finish to the Six Nations Championships for next month’s World Championship in Manchester.

Tue, 24 May, 2016

People of the Year awards: Heartening and heartbreaking news events remembered

Some of the most memorable news events of the year, both heartening and heartbreaking, were recalled at the annual People of the Year Awards.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Can Parisse’s outsiders summon one last stand?

Fear is Italy’s best friend for today’s clash, suggests Donal Lenihan.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Farewell to O'Driscoll: Final game for the Irish legend

There is a rugby match on in Donnybrook this evening, believe it or not – a final at that.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Brittle Irish need leaders in Rome

I have become extremely wary of Irish performances in the second of back-to-back internationals and the fact that today’s outing is against Italy offers no significant comfort.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

O'Driscoll eyeing Leinster return by end of season

As Paul O’Connell gets ready to lead Ireland in their opening Six Nations clash against Wales on Sunday (3pm), injured captain Brian O’Driscoll hopes to maintain the progress he has shown in his rehabilitation to date.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

Testing times begin for Kidney

DECLAN KIDNEY has called an end to his Ireland squad-building in time to test the quality of his player pool in the upcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2011

Easy does it for O’Connell

MUNSTER and Ireland second row Paul O’Connell has refused to set a deadline on his return to competitive rugby.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Kidney reveals anger at IRB’s changes in law interpretation

IRISH coach Declan Kidney was annoyed at the International Rugby Board’s decision to reassess how referees interpret the tackle law at the breakdown midway through the Six Nations Championships.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2010

Johnson positive after 'boring' England win

Nick Easter last night provided an insight into England’s true feelings after their 17-12 victory over Italy when he said: “God, that was boring”.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2010

Kidney’s selection dilemma for Fiji test

DECLAN KIDNEY is the type of rugby man who would have taken almost as much satisfaction from Ireland’s victory in the Churchill Cup in the USA as he did from the Grand Slam heroics in the Six Nations Championships.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2009

Away form crucial for Leinster, warns Contepomi

FELIPE CONTEPOMI believes a repeat of last year’s away form holds the key to Leinster’s hopes for silverware.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2009

Bradley retained as Ireland A coach

MICHAEL BRADLEY has been reappointed as coach to the Ireland A team for this season’s internationals and onto the Churchill Cup in June.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2008

Elwood names U-20 side to face Pumas

Ireland U-20 coach Eric Elwood has named his first team of the IRB Junior World Championship.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008

Kingston: give young players an opportunity

FORMER Ireland captain Terry Kingston welcomed aspects of the Genesis report, which looked into Ireland’s under-performance at Rugby World Cup 2007, and wasn’t overly critical by any lack of transparency of the IRFU statement.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2007

Peel determined to put wayward Wales on course

Dwayne Peel insists Wales are looking to bounce back in style against Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations Championship clash at the Millennium Stadium.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2006

Lomu sets sights on international return

New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu admits his move to Cardiff Blues is designed to signal a return to the international arena.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2005

Williams future to be settled in a month

The future of Scotland’s rugby coach Matt Williams is expected to be decided within the next month.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2005

Williams defends decision to change captaincy

Scotland coach Matt Williams denied relieving Chris Paterson of the captaincy was due to the recent RBS 6 Nations Championship whitewash – and insisted the Edinburgh player had benefited from his spell as skipper.

Thu, 06 May, 2004

Ireland confident ahead of Australia game

Ireland go into tomorrow’s Test against world champions Australia in Perth brimming with confidence despite a brewing selection row.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

O'Sullivan named manager of the month for February

The Irish branch of Dutch multinational Philips has named Irish rugby coach Eddie O'Sullivan as its sports manager of the month for February.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2003

Rugby: Scotland team to play Ireland named

The Scotland team that will play Ireland at Murrayfield in the Six Nations Championships on Saturday has been named.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2001

Six Nations: Call for Ireland's exclusion from tournament

Northampton owner, Keith Barwell, has called for Ireland to be excluded from this years Six Nations championships.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2001

The display of O’Gara was perhaps most instructive of all

IT IS not much more than eighteen months since France defeated the All Blacks in a World Cup semi final widely regarded as the finest rugby match ever seen.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2001