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Ireland v France set to be the pivotal match of Six Nations

Attacking rugby is on the rise thanks in part to the game being sped up

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Feb 08 2023 - 06:00

Six Nations 2023: James Lowe slams shut talk of France game being a decider

Dave Kilcoyne delighted to be involved again after tough time with injury last season

By Gerry ThornleyTue Feb 07 2023 - 18:26

Ireland learn to deal with the ‘uncontrollables’; Justin Rose wins at Pebble Beach

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

Tue Feb 07 2023 - 07:42

Finlay Bealham steps up to pressure of the big day with aplomb

Connacht prop has amassed 28 caps in his career but Saturday in Cardiff he produced an assured display in what was his first Six Nations start

By Gerry ThornleyTue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00

Ireland vs France: Gibson-Park, Furlong and Healy out of consideration for crunch Six Nations match

Connacht’s Caolin Blade and Leinster’s Michael Milne join Ireland squad

By Gerry ThornleyMon Feb 06 2023 - 20:46

Six Nations: New regulations lead to slight increase in ball in play time - is it enough?

Wales vs Ireland sees three minutes more action than the corresponding fixture last year

By Johnny WattersonMon Feb 06 2023 - 12:57

Five things we learned from the opening Six Nations weekend

Warren Gatland falls flat with Wales but late call up Conor Murray rises to the occasion with Ireland

By Johnny WattersonMon Feb 06 2023 - 06:00

Hugo Keenan has made himself vital for Ireland in France clash

Gerry Thornley: The array of skills that the fullback displayed against Wales make him vital to Ireland

By Gerry ThornleyMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00

Six Nations: Farrell targets fast start as Ireland turn their attentions to France

Hard to see Farrell and co veering too much from same selection which blitzed Wales

By Gerry ThornleyMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00

‘Remember the name’ - Sonny Bill Williams impressed with U20s outhalf Sam Prendergast

Hugo Keenan rules the skies in Cardiff; 100 starts in green for Sexton

By John O'SullivanMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00

‘Just like watching the All Blacks in their pomp’: Welsh media reacts to Ireland win

Welsh rugby ‘light years’ behind Irish rugby as there is special praise for ‘sensational’ Caelan Doris

By David GormanSun Feb 05 2023 - 17:10

Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey must know solid won’t cut it if he is to fend off the circling Lions

Retaining the 12 jersey will be a challenge with Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki staking their claims

By John O'SullivanSun Feb 05 2023 - 12:22

Six Nations TV View: Holy God in heaven ... Ireland find they have nothing to be worried about

Nervous confidence is the order of the day for the panel, as Ireland’s ‘cultural architects’ put Wales to the sword

By Mary HanniganSat Feb 04 2023 - 19:54

Ireland’s Andy Farrell delighted with win over Wales but sees room for improvement

Johnny Sexton says Ireland came ‘a bit unstuck’ in second half

By Gerry ThornleySat Feb 04 2023 - 19:33

Wales v Ireland: Ill-discipline takes shine off dominant Irish display

Ireland impressed in many respects while getting their Six Nations off to a winning start, but the loss of discipline in the second half needs to be addressed

By John O'SullivanSat Feb 04 2023 - 18:09

Wales v Ireland player ratings: Keenan, Sheehan and Doris lead the way in Cardiff

Ireland bridge a 10-year gap with win away to Wales but Andy Farrell will still have plenty to work on

By John O'SullivanSat Feb 04 2023 - 17:39

Wales v Ireland: Opening flourish helps Ireland secure bonus-point victory

Welsh put up spirited effort in second half of Six Nations opener before Van der Flier seals win

By Gerry ThornleySat Feb 04 2023 - 16:56

Wales v Ireland as it happened: Bonus-point Irish victory to begin Six Nations campaign

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

By David GormanSat Feb 04 2023 - 16:20

Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of Six Nations opener against Wales

Cian Healy also ruled out of game at Principality Stadium

By John O'SullivanSat Feb 04 2023 - 13:06

Six Nations 2023: Wales v Ireland - TV details, kick-off time, team news

Everything you need to know about the opening clash of this year’s tournament

By David GormanSat Feb 04 2023 - 12:02

Six Nations 2023: Ireland look well positioned to put a bit of order on recent Cardiff chaos

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

By Gerry ThornleySat Feb 04 2023 - 06:00

Six Nations 2023: Bundee Aki comes in from the cold at just the right time

Left out of Connacht club rugby for several weeks the centre is on the bench to face Wales

By Johnny WattersonSat Feb 04 2023 - 06:00

Six Nations 2023: Time for fear-free Ireland to embrace favourites tag

A clean bill of health at the end of the tournament is arguably more important in a World Cup year, but Andy Farrell’s side have a shot at winning the Six Nations

By Nathan JohnsSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Break from the norm keeps everyone on their game ahead of the Six Nations

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

By Gerry ThornleyFri Feb 03 2023 - 15:06

Six Nations 2023: Ken Owens calls on Wales to restore pride in the shirt against Ireland

Wales skipper says his side will be up against it taking on ‘high-tempo’ Irish side in opener

Fri Feb 03 2023 - 14:50

The rise and rise of Caelan Doris: The Mayo man has become a generational Ireland talent

Ireland backrow has become one of the finest players in the world in three short years

By Gerry ThornleyFri Feb 03 2023 - 12:00

Six Nations 2023: The new rules explained as World Rugby clamps down on time-wasting

A faster game, more ball in play time and a better spectacle is the goal of the new regulations

By John O'SullivanFri Feb 03 2023 - 11:04

Matt Williams: Warren Gatland factor makes Wales a real threat to Ireland

The players believe in head coach’s game plan and that makes them very dangerous in Six Nations

By Matt WilliamsFri Feb 03 2023 - 10:29

Six Nations 2023: Mack Hansen still going with the flow of his whirlwind Ireland career

The laidback Australian-born winger has come a long way in just a year in a green jersey

By Gerry ThornleyFri Feb 03 2023 - 06:00

Gus McCarthy and champions Ireland looking for a positive start to new campaign

New-look Wales expected to offer a far more robust challenge than in last year’s one-sided encounter

By John O'SullivanFri Feb 03 2023 - 06:00

Ireland vs Wales: Tadhg Furlong misses Six Nations 2023 opener through injury

Stuart McCloskey starts at 12 while Johnny Sexton returns from injury as expected for clash in Cardiff

By Gerry ThornleyThu Feb 02 2023 - 12:56

Six Nations 2023: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton keen on tackling Wales and not Warren Gatland

Fit-again outhalf says missing out on Lions tour to South Africa acted as a motivation over last few years

By Gerry ThornleyThu Feb 02 2023 - 09:15

McCloskey set to start at 12? Just no escaping the Crokes/Glen controversy

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

Thu Feb 02 2023 - 07:03

Six Nations 2023: Stuart McCloskey set to get nod in Ireland midfield for Wales game

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

By Gerry ThornleyWed Feb 01 2023 - 21:00

Six Nations 2023: Andrew Porter ready to face Cardiff ‘cauldron’ with confidence

Ireland prop admits that he felt a little intimidated at the Principality Stadium earlier in his career

By Gerry ThornleyWed Feb 01 2023 - 18:00

Six Nations 2023: Andy Farrell has brought ‘winning culture’ to Ireland - Warren Gatland

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

Wed Feb 01 2023 - 14:34

Gordon D’Arcy previews Wales vs Ireland; Matt Doherty signs for Atletico Madrid

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

Wed Feb 01 2023 - 07:05

Ireland v Wales: Gatland’s team will challenge Ireland differently to others in Six Nations opener

Warren Gatland’s side will stay with Ireland longer than most but visitors should still pull away

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Feb 01 2023 - 05:00

Netflix documentary series on 2023 Six Nations worth six figures to each nation

Three-strong team from streaming service giant join Ireland’s squad as they hone their preparations in Quinta da Lago

By Gerry ThornleyWed Feb 01 2023 - 01:00

Tadhg Beirne: ‘I only ever wanted to play for Ireland’

Lock came within a year of qualifying for Wales through residency

By Gerry ThornleyTue Jan 31 2023 - 19:26

Hugo Keenan’s enhanced status underlined by new Irish leadership role

Leinster back will experience the fervour of a full Principality Stadium for Ireland for the first time

By Gerry ThornleyTue Jan 31 2023 - 16:19

Wales look to blend old and new with Warrenball for Six Nations opener against Ireland

Leigh Halfpenny returns from knee injury and young centre Joe Hawkins starts at 12 as Ken Owens captains the side

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 12:31

Don’t be blasé about this year’s Six Nations; Decision on 16-man gate expected today

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

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 07:31

Ireland v Wales buildup: Farrell welcomes back Stockdale and Larmour ahead of Six Nations opener

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

By Gerry ThornleyTue Jan 31 2023 - 06:00

Who are we to be blasé? Irish rugby isn’t exactly over-burdened with titles and Slams

After three defeats in a row against France, this Irish team needs a win over World Cup hosts and reigning Grand Slam champions

By Gerry ThornleyTue Jan 31 2023 - 05:00

Ronan O’Gara interview: ‘It doesn’t dilute anything about me if I coach England’

La Rochelle head coach admits his ambition means ‘a bit of me would love to have a crack at a World Cup’

By Donald McRaeMon Jan 30 2023 - 20:01

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart joins Ireland squad after Kelleher injury

Leinster forward picked up hamstring injury in training and is now a doubt for Wales game

By Gerry ThornleyMon Jan 30 2023 - 14:08

Robbie Henshaw takes a different centre stage at the RDS as return to action imminent

Leinster and Ireland star shows off his musical skills with family band; Women’s Sevens finish fourth in Sydney as Combined Provinces get off to winning start

By John O'SullivanMon Jan 30 2023 - 09:00

Forget the acrimony, Irish rugby owes Warren Gatland a belated ‘thanks’

Before the fallout over dropping O’Driscoll and not picking Sexton, Ireland’s golden period started with the Kiwi coach

By Denis WalshMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00

Munster’s Ruadhán Quinn moving quickly in passing several rugby milestones

Powerful backrow forward set to play a big role in U20 Six Nations

By John O'SullivanMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00

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