Ireland

England head coach Simon Middleton has backed Ireland to improve further despite their recent defeat at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

TRU's Imogen Ainsworth reacts to The Telegraph's recent investigation into Irish Rugby and why Thursday's press conference highlighted the need for the IRFU to keep improving.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that James Ryan and Josh van der Flier have signed contract extensions.

Ireland and Ulster back row Jordi Murphy has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton is set to miss the remainder of the season for Leinster following his latest injury setback.

Wales have kick-started their TikTok Six Nations campaign with a convincing 31-5 victory over Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

As we look back over the 2023 Six Nations we pick out the players who impressed throughout the competition.

Talking Rugby Union's John Wiffen shares his reflections on the Six Nations, including praise for one of France's half-backs and why Jack Willis stood out from the rest.

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the expectations of Ireland following their Grand Slam triumph will add to their pressure of performing in the upcoming Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later this year.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton heaped praises on head coach Andy Farrell following their Six Nations Grand Slam triumph.

Ireland have claimed their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam as they defeated England 29-16 in the fifth and final round at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has warned his side to guard against desperation as they face England in the final round of the Six Nations competition in Dublin on Saturday.

With the odds overwhelming stacked against them to scupper Ireland's Grand Slam dreams, Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his England side as he continues to search for cohesiveness.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named Owen Farrell at fly-half for the final round Six Nations clash against Ireland to be played in Dublin on Saturday.

England full-back Freddie Steward has urged his side to bounce back in the fifth and final round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland prop Cian Healy says they will not take England lightly despite their indifferent form as the two teams lock horns with each in the fifth and final round of the Six Nations tournament at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Andy Farrell will need to turn to his strength in depth as Ireland target Six Nations glory, but he will certainly be encouraged by the pool of talent below the senior team, including back-row Ruadhán Quinn.

Ireland and France have retained their top two positions in the World Rugby Rankings following the fourth round of the Six Nations.

While Ireland's cohesiveness has left them on the cusp of a Six Nations Grand Slam, England and Smith are still trying to find the right formula.

Ireland will miss the services of Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson for the final round of the Six Nations game against England on Saturday due to injuries.