‘A red rag to a bull’ – Peter O’Mahony continues Scotland rivalry The Irish Times Indo Sport podcast: The Rugby Show – The return of Peter O’Mahony | Ronan O’Gara to Australia? Irish Independent Matt Williams: Scotland could beat Ireland if they do something they haven’t done for years The Irish Times Where and when to watch Scotland … Read more
Ireland’s team to play Scotland has been named and a few surprises! Peter O’Mahony comes in, as does Henshaw. Ireland team to play Scotland: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan … Read more
Simon Easterby is expected to keep changes to a minimum, if making any at all, when unveiling the Irish team to face Scotland in Murrayfield next Sunday (kick-off 3pm). The starting XV and replacements will be announced on Friday morning and, barring injuries, could well remain unchanged, with Sam Prendergast to retain the number 10 … Read more
Richie McCaw, one of rugby’s iconic players, eloquently captured the importance of momentum in the context of a match. The former World Cup-winning All Black captain suggested: “Momentum is massive in rugby. When you have it, everything seems easier. When you lose it, you’re scrambling to get it back.” It’s a simple analogy but it … Read more
Ireland and England will begin their Six Nations campaigns this evening at the Aviva Stadium as Simon Easterby’s side look to start their pursuit of a historic three championships in a row with a win. Follow all the build-up, action and post-match reaction in our live story below. Ireland v England key info Kick off … Read more
Coach: Simon Easterby Captain: Caelan Doris Overview Rewind to the Six Nations two years ago and Ireland look a good deal more vulnerable now than the imperious force which won the Grand Slam then. In Johnny Sexton’s final championship, he led the team to four of their five wins — Ross Byrne steering the ship … Read more
Steve Borthwick has said he is taking a selection gamble with his surprise decision to pair Tom and Ben Curry in the same back row to face Ireland as England seek to kickstart a Six Nations campaign that promises to make or break his tenure as head coach. The Currys will make history as the … Read more
As Ireland completed their final full day at Quinta do Lago concerns over Sam Prendergast’s strapped leg were dispelled by attack coach Andrew Goodman. The young outhalf, who took part in training at their base in The Campus on Tuesday is expected to be available for selection for Saturday’s game against England at the Aviva … Read more
Tom and Ben Curry will start for England together for the first time on Saturday against Ireland with Steve Borthwick unleashing the backrow twins in his side’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin. Elsewhere, the Harlequins winger Cadan Murley will make his debut on the left wing after he was preferred to Ollie Sleightholme … Read more
Time was when the old Five Nations used to kick-off within three or four weeks of Christmas Day. Up to and including 1997, in fact, before it was shunted back and even finished in April. But next Friday the 2025 Guinness Six Nations begins on the last day of January when France host Wales in … Read more