Six Nations Championship

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey (centre) has signed a one-year contract extension. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Stuart McCloskey deal boost as 'Ulster is my home'

Letters to editor

Trevor Ringland: We'll be supporting Ireland at rugby, and cheering England too

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

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

Letter: ’Everyone gets a prize’ stance suppresses ambition and talent

Johnny Sexton pictured at the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship Launch.

Irish fly-half Johnny Sexton a 'vital part' to success, claims Mike Gibson

Warren Gatland is currently director of rugby at the Chiefs in New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Warren Gatland leading contender to take over from Wayne Pivac as Wales boss

Ireland are preparing for a huge Six Nations clash against France in Paris this weekend.

Permutations for the decisive weekend in this year’s delayed Six Nations Champio...

Could more sporting events follow suit after Ireland’s Six Nations fixture against Italy was postponed? Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Opinion: Decision to postpone sporting events is right in current climate

England's Elliot Daly scores a try as Ireland's Jonathan Sexton reacts.

So disappointing to see Ireland’s Grand Slam dream destroyed

Ireland's Andrew Conway celebrates scoring a try with Ross Byrne and John Cooney. Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr

OPINION: Fired-up Ireland make a real statement of intent with win

Ulster captain Rory Best

Rory Best: Ulster captain talks miracles and big occasions ahead of European Cup...

Rory Best
during Ulster squad training session

Rory Best: Ulster captain as determined as ever to achieve Ulster success no mat...

Ireland players dejected after the 25-7 loss to Wales in Cardiff

Six Nations Championship: End of term report on the state of the Nations

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt: Ireland head coach voices his frustrations

Wales celebrate Hadleigh Parkes try against Ireland

Wales outplay Ireland to secure Grand Slam Six Nations Championship

Ireland's Jonathan Wren scores against Wales

GRAND SLAM: Ireland Under-20s complete perfect Six Nations Championship with win...
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Richard Mulligan

Ireland's Jonathan Sexton

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton hails ‘brilliant’ Rory Best

Ireland's Jack Conan goes over for a try against France

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt discusses missed Irish chances and late French tr...

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt gives an Ireland injury update following the French win

Ireland's Iain Henderson in action against France on Sunday in Dublin

Iain Henderson: Early reaction from the Ireland lock following bonus point win o...

Ireland's Charlie Ryan celebrates after the win over France which secured the U20 Six Nations Championship title

Ireland clinch Six Nations U20 crown with win over France

Ulster celebrate a try against Dragons

Ulster’s bonus point securing try against Dragons lauded as “magnificent” by hea...

Quinn Roux goes over for a try against Ireland

Italy v Ireland: Bonus point victory for Ireland in Rome to keep Six Nations Cha...

Andrew Porter, Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best, Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien

irish will not chase scotland: schmidt

Disappointed Irish players

Scotland v Ireland: Win or bust for Irish in Six Nations Championship defence ag...

england defeated ireland in dublin

IRELAND V ENGLAND: Champions Ireland downed in Dublin by impressive England disp...

Ireland's captain Rory Best (left) and England's captain Owen Farrell during the Guinness Six Nations launch at The Hurlingham Club

ireland to stick with ‘boring’ approach’ says skipper Rory Best
Preparation will be key as Ireland look ahead to the defence of the Guinness Six Nations Championship insists captain Rory Best.
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Ulster's Rob Herring

Young guns are pushing team forward says Ulster hooker Rob Herring

Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson: Ireland lock returns from injury to boost Ulster European Champi...

Ireland captain
Rory Best

Rory Best: Everyone wants a shot at champions Ireland in Six Nations Championshi...

Dr. Rory Best is made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) by the Prince of Wales during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham palace, London

Rory Best can reflect on a year bursting with memorable occasions on and off the...

Ulster winger, Jacob Stockdale

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale putting heroics of last year behind him as he seeks furth...

History maker Jacob Stockdale

WATCH: Irish Grand Slam heroes available for Ulster, but will they face Cardiff ...

Jacob Stockdale

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale looks ahead to Ireland final showdown with England in the...

Chris Farrell suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday

RUGBY: Ireland's Chris Farrell to miss remainder of Six Nations Championship

Ulster Jared Payne

RUGBY: Jared Payne inching closer to Ulster return

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Ireland captain Rory Best at the launch of the 2017 RBS Six Nations Championship at The Hurlingham Club in London

VIDEO: Ireland captain Rory Best looks ahead of the Six Nations Championship

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt

VIDEO: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt looks ahead to the Six Nations Championship

Ulster powerhouse Iain Henderson

GUINNESS PRO12: Iain Henderson plans his own Italian Job

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