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<p>DOWN TO BUSINESS: Michael Milne and the Irish Examiner's Simon Lewis chatting at Ireland's Six Nations prep camp at Quinta do Lago on the Algarve. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Michael Milne: Gym sessions? 'You're remembered for the games you play'

Munster's new prop Michal Milne knew he had to shake himself out of a rut at Leinster to make the most of his time in the pro game. Now he's prepping for a huge Six Nations opener in Paris.

<p>Backs coach Andrew Goodman at Quinta do Lago, Portugal. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Ireland can kick on with evolving gameplan, insists 'frustrated' Goodman

<p>WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Ireland Rugby Under 20 captain Sami Bishti. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

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Ireland U20s captain Sami Bishti inspired by Tadhg Furlong and Thomas Clarkson

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Aki and Keenan twin shocks may test even Andy Farrell's powers of positive thinking

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SDonal Lenihan: Six Nations injuries force Andy Farrell to rethink Ireland’s depth and loyalty

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

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Ireland in a hurry to get Edwin Edogbo up to speed

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Connacht confirm signing of Will Connors from Leinster, Loughman extends Munster stay

Munster prop Jeremy Loughman has signed a new contract that will keep him at the province until 2028.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Ireland v France - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Aviva Stadium

'It was just an accident' - No bad blood from Antoine Dupont towards Ireland duo following injury

The Toulouse star and former World Rugby men’s player of the year ruptured cruciate ligaments after being cleaned out of a ruck by the Irish forward duo in last season’s championship meeting in Dublin.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Guinness Men's Six Nations Launch Event - Edinburgh

Fabien Galthie not interested in Irish injury woes

The France head coach has issues of his own, at tighthead for one.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Jack Boyle leaves the field on a motorised stretcher due to an injury 24/1/2026

Prop crisis shows how shallow the Irish depth chart really is

When Jack Boyle went down 20 minutes into the game in Galway, throats ran dry, all the more so when he had to be stretchered off the field.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Billy Bohan arrives 24/1/2026

Andy Farrell calls on Billy Bohan to ease Ireland prop crisis

The 20-year old Connacht prop Billy Bohan has been added to the Six Nations squad

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Connacht v Leinster - United Rugby Championship

Jack Boyle injury leaves Andy Farrell's Ireland facing Six Nations prop crisis

Boyle was Ireland's most likely start at loosehead for the Six Nations clash with France on February 5

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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S Ronan O'Gara: Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides

Champions Cup exits, leadership questions and fine margins leave La Rochelle and Munster facing uncomfortable truths and a long road back

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025

Prendergast at 10, Edogbo on the bench and a 6/2 split: what Ireland might look like in Paris

Changes are inevitable from the side stuffed by the Springboks last time out

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Dan Sheehan 21/1/2025

Dan Sheehan: We're underdogs now but no end to Irish talent

Dan Sheehan, already a world-class hooker, is developing into the most impressive public voice in the Irish dressing room.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

Ireland's Six Nations squad raises as many questions as answers

That’s a hefty chunk of talent removed from the chess board as Farrell takes this squad to Quinta do Lago in Portugal on Sunday ahead of an historic Thursday night opening to the Six Nations against France in Paris early next month

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Hugo Keenan not lacking for perspective as he targets return from injury

The Dubliner was a constant presence in the Leinster and Ireland No15 shirt for a number of years as he seemed to live a charmed life in a game where the physicality eventually tends to take a toll on its professionals

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Edwin Edogbo 4/10/2025

The winners and losers as Ireland names Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Munster v Castres Olympique - Investec Champions Cup

Andy Farrell names two uncapped players in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against France on February 5

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Tom Wood 20/1/2026

Munster's Tom Wood wants to be 'more of a leader on and off the pitch' for Ireland U20s

Wood said his father Keith — the former Ireland international — likes his sons to figure out the game on their own

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Andy Farrell, John Fogarty and Jonathan Sexton 10/1/2026

Andy Farrell faces Six Nations dilemma as Ireland’s depth is tested

Ireland’s Six Nations selection exposes a widening contrast with France as Andy Farrell searches for depth beyond his trusted core

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Sami Bishti, Julien Curlier and Riley Norton 14/11/2025

Sami Bishti to captain Ireland U20s as Andrew Browne names 29-man squad

Donnacha McGuire, Tom Wood, Charlie Molony and Derry Moloney all return for a second year at the age-grade.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

A view of steam coming off of Edwin Edogbo dejected after the game 17/1/2026

Rugby podcast special: Huge Munster set-back and Leinster march on

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse a consequential weekend of Champions Cup action.

Listen | Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Joey Carbery arrives ahead of the match 13/12/2025

Leinster and IRFU on different wavelengths over Joey Carbery question

Leo Cullen has already confirmed Leinster’s interest in Joey Carbery. It looks a done deal and the suspicion is that Leinster will be pleased enough to get the better of the union

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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Leinster's Jacques Nienaber relishing trip to face 'trendsetters' Munster

The eastern province head for Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

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Ireland to play first Women's Six Nations game at Dexcom Stadium

It was announced earlier this year that the Ireland Women will play their first game at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference

'We have the hunger and mindset to improve' - Caelan Doris backs Ireland to realise World Cup potential

The skipper and Andy Farrell were speaking to media at Aviva Stadium on Wednesday in reaction to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup draw.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Andy Farrell 'comfortable' with provinces signing of front rows

Farrell was speaking in the wake of the pool draw for the 2027 World Cup.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Sheehan ready to ‘rip’ into Champions Cup bid after Boks disappointment

Meetings with Harlequins (this Saturday), Leicester Tigers, La Rochelle and Bayonne await them in Pool 3 this month and next but the only arbiter of Leinster’s success or otherwise every season is whether or not they have won another Champions Cup title.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Mack Hansen dejected after the match 22/11/2025

Mack Hansen serious doubt for Six Nations following surgery on injured foot

A timeline when the Irish winger might return has not been set but all the indications are that it will be months rather than weeks before he is back

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

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S Ronan O’Gara: When decision-making collapses, everything else crumbles with it

A chaotic loss to Castres forces La Rochelle into a blunt assessment of decision-making, scanning and collective responsibility

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

S Donal Lenihan: Springbok scrum strategy was about more than just punishing Ireland

I can sympathise with what Ireland's pack experienced against South African. It’s humiliating to be part of a scrum which is being dismantled.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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Munster lock Jean Kleyn linked with Top 14's Bayonne

Rugbyrama, the French-based website of Midi Olympique, reported Wednesday that Bayonne made their play for Kleyn in a video conference call this week

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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A November to remember: let’s celebrate the good in international rugby

We turn the dial towards whimsy and revisit some of the moments that made the autumn internationals irresistible

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Georgia v Ireland - International Rugby Test

Six players we need to see more of in an Ireland jersey in 2026

With the World Cup less than two years ago, Andy Farrell needs to build his depth chart.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Ryan Baird leaves the field through injury 22/11/2025

Ryan Baird in race to return for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France

One of Ireland's standout players through the November window, Baird was injured last Saturday against the Springboks

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Brian Gleeson scores a try 29/11/2024

Next cabs on the rank - Andy Farrell wants Ireland's fringe players to step up

Andy Farrell has encouraged Ireland’s Test hopefuls to stake their claims for inclusion in his 2026 Guinness Six Nations squad.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Tadhg Beirne walks through the South Africa guard of honour after the match 22/11/2025

Brutal Boks expose Ireland’s gap to world champions

Ireland must learn the lessons of Saturday’s schooling pretty sharpish if they are to have a say in the upcoming Six Nations

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

'Into the gutter': South African media unimpressed with Ireland's 'street-fight' approach

'Ireland's edgy approach almost succeeded because, scrum supremacy aside, this was the least impressive performance of the season by the Boks'

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Matthew Carley awards Sam Prendergast a yellow card 22/11/2025

Ireland player ratings: Baird and van der Flier stand tall on chastening night against South Africa

The 24-13 defeat to South Africa was a sobering experience for Ireland, and in particular, their pack.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Andy Farrell during the warm up ahead of the match 22/11/2025

Andy Farrell: 'I haven't seen a game like that ever, and you think you've seen it all'

Farrell took issue with a reporter describing Ireland's first half performance against South Africa as "shambolic"

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

Rassie Erasmus plays down revenge theory after Springboks crush Ireland

Ireland had won three of the last four games against South Africa.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

Card chaos as ruthless Springboks overpower Ireland in extraordinary match

South Africa claimed their first victory in Dublin in 13 years. That it only came by 11 points was a minor miracle for Ireland.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

South Africa Rugby Captain's Run

S Donal Lenihan: RG Snyman and the Springbok pack pose the biggest Dublin threat

South Africa arrive in Dublin armed with power, insight and motivation, leaving Ireland’s leaders and playmakers under intense pressure to respond

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Ireland v South Africa - Quilter Nations Series 2025

As it happened: Ireland v South Africa, November Internationals

Ireland, reduced to 12 men at one point, went down to defeat against the world champions in a dramatic but strange and deeply unsatisfying game of rugby

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025

S Ronan O'Gara: Why Ireland’s No 10 dilemma matters ahead of Springboks test and Six Nations

Ireland’s looming showdown with South Africa highlights how unresolved the out-half battle remains, with neither Crowley nor Prendergast fully convincing

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Leroy Carter and James Lowe compete for a ball in the air 1/11/2025

James Lowe part of high-stakes game in battle for the skies

Johnny Sexton has picked the brains of AFL and NRL coaches about their approach to aerial battles while former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton was in Ireland camp last spring.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

South Africa Rugby Captain's Run

Springboks’ poor Dublin record remains a pebble in their shoe

Ireland are the only team to have a positive winning record against the world champions in the Rassie Erasmus-era, which dates back to 2018.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Taoiseach in buoyant mood as Ireland joins G20 top table

Micheál Martin emphasised strong links between South Africa and Ireland — and said he hoped Cyril Ramaphosa would roll out TV screens to watch the Ireland vs Springboks rugby match

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Ireland Team Run - Aviva Stadium - Friday November 21st

Springboks reunion ideal litmus test for Andy Farrell’s Ireland two years out from next World Cup

Farrell’s men appear to have been treading water since their famous win in Durban in July 2024 in comparison to Rassie Erasmus’s side.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025