Ireland

Former Ireland international Denis McBride believes talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton must fight with Paddy Jackson for his position in the starting line-up on his return from injury.

Ireland team manager Paul Dean is hopeful of their talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton returning to action during the upcoming Six Nations clash against France.

20-year-old Brett Connon spoke to Talking Rugby about moving his to hometown club, his experiences with the Falcons and representing Ireland.

Leinster number eight Jamie Heaslip has signed a fresh contract with Irish Rugby Football Union which will keep him committed until 2019 World Cup.

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.

England have just maintained their winning streak while Scotland continue to search for their first win in Paris since 1999 as the week two of the Six Nations concluded on Sunday. Here are few of the key points from the encounters.

Ireland have brought their Six Nations campaign back on track following a 10-63 bonus point win over Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

The second round of Six Nations will be Italy hosting Ireland on Saturday. Here are few of the key facts ahead of the encounter.

Having lost their opening games both Ireland and Italy lock horns with each other at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to get their Six Nations campaign on track. Here are few of the key points.

Ireland have recalled Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy into the starting line-up to take on Italy in the upcoming Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to his squad for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Ireland at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential.

Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell has urged his team to get into the mood of enjoying defence as they lock horns with Italy next weekend to keep their Six Nations hope live.

As the first week of Six Nations 2017 tournament kicked-off last weekend, we take a lot at five of the key points from the encounters.

Ireland are unlikely to risk talismanic fly-half Johnny Sexton for the Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico.

Highlights of Scotland's clash with Ireland at Murrayfield, turning out to be a memorable victory for the Scots.

Fullback Stuart Hogg scored two first half tries while Greig Laidlaw contributed with 12 points as Scotland resisted a spirited comeback from Ireland to register a 24-22 win in the opening game of the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Jenny Murphy scored the decisive try in the extra minutes as Ireland started their Six Nations Women's campaign with a thrilling 15-22 win over Scotland at Broadwood Stadium on Friday.

As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to begin on 4th February, we take a look at the list of players, who are battling injuries.

Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that fly-half Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations opener against Scotland after failing to recover from a calf injury.