Six Nations

Ulster Rugby’s James McNabney pictured discussing the upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixture versus DHL Stormers this Friday at Kingspan Stadium

Ulster's James McNabney pays tribute to Willie Faloon's influence on his career

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell (third left) poses with his assistants Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty (left to right) at Johnson Gardens, London

Richard Wigglesworth and Simon Easterby named assistant coaches for Lions tour

Ireland's Neve Jones tackles Charlotte Escudero of France in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ireland captain Amee-Leigh Costigan will 'take the learnings' after France loss

Ballymena-born Neve Jones will represent Ireland at the Guinness Women's Six Nations. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ballymena's Neve Jones handed key role as Ireland launch Six Nations campaign

Ulster's Nathan Doak. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Rodney Parade return offering Nathan Doak a chance to repeat past pride

Ulster Rugby head coach Richie Murphy during a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's crucial URC game against Dragons at Rodney Parade. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says province can't afford any more slip-ups

Ireland appear well on course for a Grand Slam and record third successive Six Nations title. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Wales set to rip up team sheet for Ireland test in Six Nations

Nearly a third reckon they need a personal assistant to help keep on top of things

Two in five Brits struggle to keep up with their 'to-do' lists

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby

Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby who believes Guinness Six Nations rivals Scotland are capable of being one of the most dangerous sides in world rugby

Simon Easterby: Ireland must be better in face of ‘very good’ Scotland attack

Gabby Logan will host Six Nations coverage on BBC in 2025 (Image: Getty Images)

BBC presenting line-up for Six Nations 2025 - including Gabby Logan

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge with the other Six Nations skippers, from left Italy's Michele Lamaro, England's Maro Itoje, France's Antoine Dupont, Wales' Jac Morgan and Ireland's Caelan Doris.

TV channels for Six Nations matches today confirmed

Ireland are bidding to make history by winning three successive titles in the Six Nations era

Big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against England

England head coach Steve Borthwick speaks to the media during the 2025 Guinness Six Nations squad announcement

​Saturday TV choice: Six Nations Live (ITV1, 4pm)

Jill Douglas (L) and Mark Pougatch (R) will lead ITV's coverage of the Six Nations in 2025

Who are the ITV presenters for Six Nations in 2025

Who will get their hands on the Six Nations trophy in 2025?

What time is the Six Nations on TV tonight

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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

Ulster's Nick Timoney. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Nick Timoney 'no excuse' message as Ulster suffer home loss to Zebre

Head coaches at the Colosseum for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Championship launch in Rome.

BBC and ITV ‘could lose Six Nations TV rights’

Tom Stewart is fully fit again after an ankle injury and will start Sunday's United Rugby Championship game against Zebre at Kingspan Stadium

Tom Stewart eager to recapture best form after Ulster injury lay-off

Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby

Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence

Liverpool's Conor Bradley tackles Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe during a Champions League clash at Anfield. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Ulster Rugby and Ireland legend praises Liverpool star Conor Bradley

Ulster’s Rugby’s Michael Lowry has signed a three-year contract extension with the province

Michael Lowry agrees three-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby

Ireland's Cian Healy celebrates at the final whistle after the Autumn international match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to “kick on” in his absence as he turns his attention to assembling a coaching team for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

Defence coach Simon Easterby is set to take interim charge of Ireland and will spearhead their Guinness Six Nations title defence

'Unbelievably diligent' Easterby right man to lead Ireland says Andy Farrell

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell

Paul O'Connell wary of Joe Schmidt factor ahead of Wallabies clash in Dublin

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell said he expects three-time Six Nations winner Joe Schmidt to raise Australia from their slump.

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Ireland boss Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

Ireland boss Andy Farrell, who admits his players are well aware they are viewed as "vulnerable" by weekend opponents Fiji

Andy Farrell says Ireland ready to rise to challenge against Fiji in Dublin

Ireland's James Lowe (centre) is tackled by Argentina's Tomas Albornoz (left) during the Autumn international match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland 'lethargic' on way to win as Andy Farrell hopes for improvement

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

Ireland's James Lowe reacts after the Autumn International loss at Aviva Stadium, Dublin to New Zealand. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland mood 'pretty sombre' as Andy Farrell reflects on New Zealand home loss

Jack Murphy on duty with Ireland under 20s at the summer World Rugby Championships in South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Jack Murphy loving life after Ulster move heading into Ireland opportunity

Ulster's Marty Moore (pictured in 2020) has announced his retirement from professional rugby "on medical advice to prioritise his mental wellbeing". (Photo by David Davies/PA)

Retirement call by Ulster's Marty Moore 'to focus on his well-being'

Ulster Rugby centre Stuart McCloskey has signed a new two-year contract extension. (Photo by Ulster Rugby)

Stuart McCloskey commits future to Ulster with two-year extension

Ireland players celebrate success over South Africa by 25-24 on Saturday in Durban. (Photo by AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell expects Springboks to be 'twice as good' in Test decider

Richie Murphy will be staying with Ulster after agreeing a permanent two-year contract

Richie Murphy named Ulster head coach on a two-year deal

Ulster’s David McCann. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

David McCann backing Richie Murphy to deliver success at Ulster

On the sofa watching Gladiators

Yearning for the good old days when the family gathered round the telly

Ulster’s Tom O’Toole is looking forward to the two-game tour of South Africa

Change of position can 'grow my game' says Ulster's Tom O'Toole

Ulster’s Rob Herring speaks to the media ahead of back-to-back games in South Africa

Ulster's Rob Herring hoping to make impact in native South Africa

Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy is hoping to take on the job full-time

Richie Murphy wants chance to take on Ulster head coach job full-time

Head coach Andy Farrell with captain Peter O'Mahony (left) after the Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland in Dublin

Andy Farrell excited by South Africa summer tour challenge

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony lifts the Guinness Six Nations trophy following victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Peter O'Mahony to decide Ireland future after Six Nations win

Ireland's Bundee Aki is one of the Six Nations champions most consistent players

Ireland players dominant Six Nations team of tournament picks

Jamison Gibson-Park was instrumental in Ireland's run to the Six Nations title

How Andy Farrell's Ireland retained the Six Nations title

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell looks on during the final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday

Grand Slam heartbreak will only make Ireland stronger, says Andy Farrell

Ireland secured back-to-back Guinness Six Nations glory at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday with victory over Scotland. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Game-by-game look at Ireland's Six Nations triumph

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony (right) and Conor Murray with the Guinness Six Nations trophy at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Peter O'Mahony admits decision to make on Ireland future after Six Nations joy

Ireland's James Lowe during celebrations after victory over Scotland wrapped up back-to-back Guinness Six Nations honours at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ireland seal back-to-back Six Nations glory with Dublin delight over Scotland

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony during a press conference at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire).

Six Nations title triumph for Ireland 'couldn’t mean any more to us'

Ireland celebrate winning the Six Nations in 2023

Ireland v England: Talking points ahead of Super Saturday decider

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony during a press conference at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Ireland's sole focus is to go out and win says Peter O'Mahony

Ireland’s Bundee Aki (left) and Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park during the team run at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Andy Farrell says Ireland fully prepared for Scotland test in Dublin

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