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Caelan Doris: Ireland ‘nowhere near’ full potential with Triple Crown in sights

Caelan Doris: Ireland ‘nowhere near’ full potential with Triple Crown in sights

Ireland go into the penultimate round of fixtures in third place, six points adrift of reigning champions France, who can retain the title with a game to spare by securing a bonus-point success away to Scotland on Saturday.

Ireland vs Wales: Nick Timoney to start and Tommy O'Brien misses out

Ireland vs Wales: Nick Timoney to start and Tommy O'Brien misses out

Elsewhere, Jamison Gibson-Park will win his 50th Test cap in green, while uncapped Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak is in line for his Ireland debut off the bench.

England make nine changes to team for Six Nations game against Italy in Rome

England make nine changes to team for Six Nations game against Italy in Rome

There are a further three positional switches in Steve Borthwick’s starting XV.

Paul O’Connell plays down Triple Crown talk ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales

Paul O’Connell plays down Triple Crown talk ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales

James Lowe to miss remainder of Six Nations with a groin injury

James Lowe to miss remainder of Six Nations with a groin injury

Caelan Doris says performance against England is a benchmark for Ireland

Caelan Doris says performance against England is a benchmark for Ireland

As it happened: Ireland dominate England to victory in Twickenham

As it happened: Ireland dominate England to victory in Twickenham

Carrick man helps Irish U-20 rugby team to historic win

Carrick man helps Irish U-20 rugby team to historic win

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

He was instrumental in the Irish U-20 rugby team producing a big upset as they beat England in front of over 13,000 people

Andy Farrell backs Sam Prendergast to bounce back from being dropped

Andy Farrell backs Sam Prendergast to bounce back from being dropped

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Jack Crowley will start at Twickenham.

Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash

Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Jack Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast, who has been left out of the matchday squad, with Ciarán Frawly as the backup option at fly-half.

Andy Farrell to hand Jack Crowley Ireland No 10 jersey for England test

Andy Farrell to hand Jack Crowley Ireland No 10 jersey for England test

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Head coach Andy Farrell is on Thursday morning set to name his matchday 23 for the Guinness Six Nations third-round clash against an English side smarting from their 31-20 Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland in Edinburgh.

Sunday Sport: Donegal beat Mayo, France beat Wales in Six Nations fixture

Sunday Sport: Donegal beat Mayo, France beat Wales in Six Nations fixture

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Conor O'Donnell's goal helped them on the hosts on the way to a 1-19 to 14 point victory in Letterkenny.

Andy Farrell looks to ‘bigger picture’ as Ireland escape with win over Italy

Andy Farrell looks to ‘bigger picture’ as Ireland escape with win over Italy

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

The hosts had to recover from a 10-5 half-time deficit before withstanding a late Azzurri rally.

Saturday sport: Ireland beat Italy in Six Nations fixture, Galway draw with Kerry in GAA

Saturday sport: Ireland beat Italy in Six Nations fixture, Galway draw with Kerry in GAA

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Jamie Osborne, Jack Conan, and Robert Baloucoune have crossed over for the Irish tries while Jack Crowley has kicked a penalty.

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland cannot afford ‘passengers’ against Italy

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland cannot afford ‘passengers’ against Italy

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Andy Farrell’s side is under pressure to produce a performance in Saturday’s Dublin clash with the Azzurri in the wake of a dispiriting round-one defeat away to reigning Guinness Six Nations champions France.

Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’

Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The head coach accused his players of lacking intent during a one-sided championship opener in Paris, which further fuelled talk of Ireland being a team in decline.

Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash

Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Both players have been rewarded for their form with Ulster, as Ireland look to get back on track in the Six Nations following their opening round defeat to France.

England thrash Wales in Six Nations opener as Henry Arundell runs riot

England thrash Wales in Six Nations opener as Henry Arundell runs riot

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Arundell scored three tries as Wales were swept aside in London.

Saturday Sport: Cork beat Tipperary in the National League, Arsenal go nine points clear

Saturday Sport: Cork beat Tipperary in the National League, Arsenal go nine points clear

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Both teams were reduced to 14 men just before half-time, with Tipp's Jason Forde and Cork's Shane Barrett shown red cards for contributing to a melee.

Rugby fans disappointed by in-game adverts during ITV's Six Nations coverage

Rugby fans disappointed by in-game adverts during ITV's Six Nations coverage

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

While it is commonplace in US sports to see split-screen adverts, it is a relatively new concept for European sports coverage.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blow for England ahead of Six Nations opener against Wales

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blow for England ahead of Six Nations opener against Wales

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Feyi-Waboso suffered a hamstring injury in training on Thursday and has been ruled out of at least the showdown at Allianz Stadium.

France open Six Nations with statement victory against Ireland

France open Six Nations with statement victory against Ireland

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.

France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time

France leads Ireland 22-0 at half-time

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Follow along for updates and analysis as Andy Farrell's men kick off the 2026 championship with a daunting Thursday night test at the Stade de France in Paris

Carrick man selected to start for Ireland in U-20 Six Nations clash

Carrick man selected to start for Ireland in U-20 Six Nations clash

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

He will line out in the backrow on Saturday evening

Six Nations team news: Brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast to both start against France

Six Nations team news: Brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast to both start against France

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Jeremy Loughman and Jacob Stockdale also get the nod as Les Bleus welcome Ireland to the Stade de France on Thursday.

Bundee Aki handed four-week suspension after being dropped from Six Nations squad

Bundee Aki handed four-week suspension after being dropped from Six Nations squad

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

The Connacht centre was cited following his side's defeat to Leinster in the URC on Saturday and appeared before a disciplinary panel yesterday.

Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint

Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Aki is alleged to have engaged with the match officials on several occasions at the end of Connacht's loss to Leinster in the URC last weekend.

Steve Borthwick sets title goal with eyes on Six Nations decider in France

Steve Borthwick sets title goal with eyes on Six Nations decider in France

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

England begin their campaign against Wales on February 7th.

Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'

Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

The Ireland full-back scored the winning try as Andy Farrell's side won the series 2-1.

Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations

Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Elsewhere in the squad, the uncapped Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak have been included.

Leinster duo Porter and McCarthy to miss Six Nations opener

Leinster duo Porter and McCarthy to miss Six Nations opener

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Porter could be absent for a couple of months after suffering a calf injury in training, while McCarthy suffered a foot injury during Leinster's win over La Rochelle last weekend.

Creggs player named in Irish U-20 women’s rugby team

Creggs player named in Irish U-20 women’s rugby team

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Ireland play their opening game of the Six Nations Summer Series this Saturday

Roscommon woman named to start in Six Nations

Roscommon woman named to start in Six Nations

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

She came off the bench last time out against France

Roscommon woman named on bench for Six Nations opener

Roscommon woman named on bench for Six Nations opener

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Her return from injury is a boost for Ireland

Saturday sport: Ireland come up short against France in Six Nations clash

Saturday sport: Ireland come up short against France in Six Nations clash

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Later, Scotland welcome Wales to Murrayfield.

Creggs duo named in Irish U-18 Six Nations squad

Creggs duo named in Irish U-18 Six Nations squad

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

The tournament takes place next month

Revolut warns rugby fans of rise in Six Nations ticket scams

Revolut warns rugby fans of rise in Six Nations ticket scams

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Rugby fans aged 25-34 are the most vulnerable potential victims, they said.

Cian Ducrot to sing national anthems at Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland v France

Cian Ducrot to sing national anthems at Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland v France

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Ducrot recently won a Grammy for co-writing SZA's song Saturn in the Best R&B Song category

Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness

Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The Leinster back-rower missed his country’s win away to Wales because of a knee issue.

Murray, Healy, and O'Mahony to retire from Irish Rugby at the end of Six Nations

Murray, Healy, and O'Mahony to retire from Irish Rugby at the end of Six Nations

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

(L-r) Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony, and Conor Murray will call time on their careers in green when the Six Nations competition ends on March 15th.

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The Connacht wing is replaced by Munster’s Calvin Nash.

Tom Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland's Six Nations squad

Tom Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland's Six Nations squad

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are both set to be monitored over the coming days, while Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have both stepped up their rehab.

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.

Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Itoje says ‘rugby needs more eyes on it, not less’.

Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?

Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Without head coach Andy Farrell, who is managing the British and Irish Lions this summer, Simon Easterby takes charge for the campaign,

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1st

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

As Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia, defence coach Simon Easterby will take charge of the side during the Six Nations.

Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Ireland beat Scotland 15-12 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast