Ireland

Ahead of Ireland's trip to Edinburgh, Gary Heatly spoke to former Ireland and Lions flanker Stephen Ferris about Paul O'Connell, the battle of the opensides and the PRO14.

With Ireland travelling to Edinburgh to take on the Scots, Will Sherrington looked at where the tie could be won and lost on Sunday afternoon.

CVC Capital Partners have strengthened their hold in the Six Nations Rugby after finalising a long-term strategic partnership securing 14% share worth up to £365m.

Ireland and Munster wing has committed his immediate future with the Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a one-year contract extension.

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of the final two Six Nations round with Jacob Stockdale returning to the squad.

Ireland prop Cian Healy has signed a one-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Ireland international Peter O'Mahony becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a new two-year deal.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a one-year contract extension.

The third round of the Six Nations tournament saw Ireland register their first win of the tournament as they defeated Italy 10-48 while Wales outplayed England to maintain their winning streak.

There were only two games in the third round of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 and the TRU team have picked their XV from Italy v Ireland and Wales v England.

Ireland came up with a six-try performance as they trounced Italy 48-10 in the third round of the Six Nations at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Ireland lock Iain Henderson has committed his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster at least until the end of 2023.

Ireland will miss the services of Ulster back Jacob Stockdale for the upcoming third round of the Six Nations tournament against Italy after failing to recover from a knee injury.

A decision on the third round clash between Scotland and France will be taken by the Six Nations officials when they converge for a meeting on Wednesday.

Ireland back-row Caelan Doris is unlikely to feature in the remainder of the Six Nations tournament after failing to overcome concussion symptoms.

The second round of the Six Nations 2021 tournament saw England record their first win of the tournament with a 41-18 victory over Italy.

France have kept their hope of a Six Nations Grand Slam alive as they edged out Ireland 15-13 in the second round clash at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland will be without skipper Johnny Sexton for the second round of the Six Nations game against France to be played in Dublin on Sunday.

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has been handed a three-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Six Nations game against Wales.