Johnny Sexton

Sam Prendergast has been given the nod at fly-half for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England in Dublin. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby welcomes competition for key fly-half role

Ireland captain Caelan Doris will lead the team into Saturday's Autumn Nations Series showdown with Fiji in Dublin

Ireland captain Doris says Fiji fighting talk has added extra spice to clash

Former Ireland player Johnny Sexton (left) and head coach Andy Farrell

Former Ireland captain Jonny Sexton returns to part-time mentoring role

Sam Warburton believes that Ireland's 24-25 win over South Africa in Durban was a 'huge statement'

Beating South Africa in Durban a 'massive achievement' for Ireland claims ex-Lio...

Confirmed for the Pro-Am

Patrick Kielty, Johnny Sexton, Jimmy Nesbitt to play Irish Open Pro-Am

Ireland's Dan Sheehan (second right) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's fourth try of the game during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Ireland start Six Nations campaign with emphatic victory over France

Ireland's winning run came to an end with defeat against New Zealand in their World Cup quarter-final clash at the Stade de France in Paris last October

Key talking points as Ireland prepare to take on France in Marseille

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony, who has dismissed suggestions Friday's "colossal" Guinness Six Nations curtain-raiser against France will be an early title decider

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony dismisses talk of early title decider in France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell with the Six Nations trophy. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Most eagerly-awaited Six Nations opener for years as Ireland face France

Ireland are the defending Six Nations champions. (Photo by Donall Farmer/PA Wire)

Six Nations talking points as Ireland gear up for title defence

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell poses with the Six Nations trophy. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony at the launch of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship in Dublin's Guinness Storehouse. (Photo by INPHO/Ben Brady)

Six Nations evolution not revolution Andy Farrell's Ireland ambition

Peter O'Mahony, who has been named as Ireland captain for the Guinness Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony realises dream of becoming Ireland skipper

Peter O'Mahony, who has been named as captain for the Guinness Six Nations, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced

Peter O’Mahony selected as Ireland captain for Six Nations defence

Rhys McClenaghan was named 2023 RTE Sportsperson of the Year on Saturday evening. PIC: Naomi Baker/Getty

Newtownards native Rhys McClenaghan is named 2023 RTE Sportsperson of the Year

Paul Murnaghan, regional director for BT Business in Northern Ireland, Johnny Sexton, Cathal Geoghegan, president, NI Chamber and Suzanne Wylie, chief executive, NI Chamber pictured at the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry President’s Banquet 2023 at the ICC Belfast. Picture by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

NI Chamber president pleas ‘when do we get our government back?'

The Chamber President also heaped praise on the local businesspeople for being ‘ agile and ambitious’, singling out some of the region’s most innovative firms for their global success

Claire Cartmill

Ireland's Johnny Sexton has retired following defeat in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals against New Zealand

Ireland's World Cup campaign and future prospects assessed

Ireland captain to lineout for NI Chamber president’s banquet. Pictured are Joyce Shaw (Cathedral Eye Clinic), Adrian Doran (Barclays), Shauna Graham (ABL), Cathal Geoghegan (president, NI Chamber), Paul Murnaghan (BT), Barbara McKiernan (Vanrath) and Patrick Brown (Tughans)

Over 900 business people to attend NI Chamber’s president’s banquet

Ireland's Jack Conan applauds the fans after the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final loss to New Zealand on Saturday at Stade de France. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire).

Johnny Sexton send-off blues the ‘hardest’ blow for Ireland's Jack Conan

Ireland's Bundee Aki (left) and Peter O'Mahony after the final whistle in Paris. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Peter O'Mahony confident 'Irish rugby in a better place' off World Cup run

Ireland players and fans together in the disappointment of Saturday's Rugby World Cup loss to New Zealand. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell inspired by Johnny Sexton spirit for future Ireland progress

Johnny Sexton of Ireland looks dejected at full-time after their team's loss in the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 14, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Johnny Sexton "gutted" not to deliver Rugby World Cup success for Ireland fans

Ireland's Johnny Sexton (left) looks dejected after defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter final match at Stade de France, Saint-Denis. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues

Ireland's Caelan Doris during a press conference at the Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Ireland's World Cup drive in honour of 'unbelievable player and leader'

Ireland's Johnny Sexton after the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at Stade de France in Paris, France. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

Ireland's Johnny Sexton and Garry Ringrose (left) celebrate victory over Scotland

Johnny Sexton fired up for huge All Blacks World Cup clash

Veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has seamlessly returned from an absence of almost six months

Ireland v Scotland: 5 big talking points ahead of World Cup showdown

Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris on Saturday night.

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Ireland's Peter O'Mahony is set to reach 100 caps when they take on Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. PIC: David Davies/PA

Peter O’Mahony targets more Ireland milestones as he reaches 100 caps

Peter O'Mahony is set to earn his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday's big Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris

Ireland's Iain Henderson full of praise for 'Haggard Badger' Peter O'Mahony

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw could be out until at least the semi-final stage of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Scotland clash due to hamstring injury

Ireland's Iain Henderson is tackled by Florian Rosu of Romania during the Rugby World Cup 2023 match against Romania in September. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Iain Henderson handed first start of 2023 Rugby World Cup for Ireland

Ireland's Johnny Sexton. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Johnny Sexton 'not thinking about anything beyond' Scotland

Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates victory after defeating South Africa during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

Ireland players celebrate Rugby World Cup success over South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Ireland wrap up thrilling World Cup victory over South Africa

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park (centre) attempts to hold onto the ball from pressure during the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is preparing his side for Saturday's crunch clash with South Africa in Paris

Andy Farrell says Ireland focused only on themselves ahead of big showdown

Jamison Gibson-Park has been included in Ireland's team for their World Cup showdown against South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Jamison Gibson-Park in starting XV for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa

Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores his team's fourth try to become Ireland's record points' scorer during the Rugby World Cup clash against Tonga at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images).

Johnny Sexton turns focus to Springboks showdown after record-breaking display

Ireland's Johnny Sexton during the Captain's Run at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Friday. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire).

World Cup talking points as Ireland line out against Tonga

Ireland's Johnny Sexton is only nine points behind Ronan O’Gara’s record tally of 1,083.

Johnny Sexton only focused on Tonga result as Ronan O'Gara record in sight

Mack Hansen has been recalled for Ireland's Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga. PIC: Steven Paston/PA

Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes

Johnny Sexton helping Ireland home against Romania. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton to 'map out' Ireland plan for World Cup minutes

Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Bordeaux against Romania. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire).

Andy Farrell calls Johnny Sexton 'firing on all cylinders' after Romania victory

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell during a team announcement at the Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons, Bordeaux. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire.

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener

Maggie Alphonso, Mark Pougatch, Jill Douglas, Jonny Wilkinson, Greg Laidlaw, Brian O’Driscoll and Sam Warburton

Friday: Try not to miss the Rugby World Cup 2023

Ireland's Johnny Sexton during a team announcement at the Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons, Bordeaux. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in World Cup opener with Romania

Ireland back-rower Jack Conan suffered a foot problem in his country’s 33-17 win over Italy on August 5

Ireland boss Andy Farrell insists injured trio will be ready for World Cup

Ireland's prop Cian Healy

Ireland loosehead Cian Healy enjoying Portugal camp as special guest watches on

Ireland's Jack Crowley produced an assured performance against Italy on his second Test start in Dublin on Saturday

Jack Crowley backed to build on Ireland chance by head coach Andy Farrell

Jacob Stockdale will make his first internatinal appearance for Ireland in two years on Saturday against Italy in Dublin

Jacob Stockdale granted Ireland chance as Iain Henderson takes captain's armband

Influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will miss his country's three warm-up games ahead of the World Cup through suspension

Forwards coach Paul O'Connell confident Ireland trio can step up

Johnny Sexton appeared to become involved in a heated exchange after the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster and Stade Rochelais in May

Ireland sweat on outcome of Johnny Sexton misconduct claims

I have a tremendous view of the pitch from the press area high in the stands

Jonny McCambridge: Ireland win the Grand Slam and I lose the curry test

Ireland's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Six Nations Grand Slam at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday after beating England.

Resilient Ireland have what it takes to win World Cup in France

Ireland's Jonathan Sexton celebrates with team mates. Ireland are the Grand Slam champions

Ireland's grand slam heroes 'up there with the best' ever: Trevor Ringland

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