Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell could make as little as two or three changes as injury toll not as bad as feared

Ringrose and Henderson out, Doris, Sheehan and Kelleher to be monitored

Sexton on verge of making his last Six Nations match one to cherish as Ireland's win over Scotland means fourth Grand Slam beckons for Farrell's team

Six Nations stats: Keep up to date with the latest standings, fixtures and results as the 2023 championship comes down to crunch time

Everything you need to know about the vital clash at Murrayfield in the Six Nations

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

Andy Farrell delighted that new halfback pairing get ‘priceless’ experience against Italy

Ireland’s game against Italy was not the perfect platform for a new halfback partnership to flourish

Farrell says he shares Crowley’s desire to entertain as he looks ahead to high-stakes clash at Murrayfield

Andy Farrell will be happy that his squad depth continues to grow but the game also showed just what those missing bring to the side

Ireland head coach again points to Ireland’s missed opportunities despite bonus-point win in Rome

Six Nations 2023: Coach will find out on Saturday if Ireland are now better equipped to cope with a different outhalf

Six Nations 2023: Italy v Ireland: Craig Casey will partner Ross Byrne as Johnny Sexton sits out Rome clash

Iain Henderson in line to replace Tadhg Beirne with backrow set for a reshuffle

Saturday’s game doesn’t operate in a vacuum, it has context for the Six Nations, the World Cup and the inner workings of the squad

After Irish supporters were drowned out at the Aviva last weekend, readers give their opinion on the best song to raise the match-day atmosphere

The Irish plan did not change because certain players were missing. They were clear in their approach, using footwork, timing, passing

Head coach is not looking past a resurgent Italy in Rome as players take a much-needed break

Andy Farrell hails ‘gigantic performance’ after Ireland show range of qualities to overcome mighty opponents

‘It goes unsaid but everyone knows what we want to do’

Fabien Galthie had never lost to Ireland as a player or coach and his side were stunning in patches but it just wasn’t enough in the end

Home side’s success may well turn on attacking waves off lightning quick ball, but visitors capable and more than able

Like the technology on the old Parisian Métro, the route to the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October is old school

All you need to know ahead of this weekend’s potential title-decider at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland head coach pinpoints James Ryan’s work ethic ahead of secondrow winning his 50th cap

Dan Sheehan ruled out with hamstring injury, the fourth player to do so in training in last fortnight

If Ireland are to beat the Grand Slam champions at the Aviva on Saturday, these tactical points could prove vital

Fabien Galthié expected to name unchanged starting XV with a number of changes on the bench for visitors

Follow all the action from the Principality Stadium as Andy Farrell’s men make strong start

A quick start will be vital for visitors as Warren Gatland’s Wales look to put troubled build-up behind them

The Counter Ruck: There are worse places to prepare for a Six Nations than Quinta Do Lago

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with The Irish Times sports team

Head coach anticipating ‘a big physical battle’ in opening clash against Wales

The return of Johnny Sexton and James Lowe likely to be the only changes from the win over Australia

Ireland great hails ‘wonderful period’ for Irish rugby ahead of Six Nations campaign

‘I think he has got a great understanding of what a good culture is and what a winning culture is’

Ireland head coach likely to go with back three that delivered victories in second and third Tests against All Blacks

Munster outhalf has the physical capabilities, but mental challenge of being dropped is his biggest yet

Remarkable continuity in squad selection as Leinster’s rising tide lifts their contingent to 20 players

Johnny Sexton likely to be fit for Six Nations opener despite inclusion of Byrne, Carbery and Crowley