Ireland

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.

Ireland international Rob Kearney admitted that he has been facing fierce competition from his team-mates ahead of the Six Nations 2017 tournament.

Ireland have received much needed boost ahead of the Six Nations 2017 tournament as fly-half Jonny Sexton is set to resume full training on Tuesday.

As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to kick-off from 4th February, we take a look at six of the players, who might excel for their respective teams.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt expressed confidence in the availability of Jonny Sexton for the opening game of the Six Nations tournament against Scotland despite the Leinster fly-half carrying a calf injury.

Former international Gordon D'Arcy believes Ireland will be best served during the 2019 World Cup in Japan under Rory Best's captaincy.

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor insisted that his side is preparing to play one player short ahead of the Six Nations competition following World Rugby's crackdown on dangerous tackles.

Uncapped brothers Niall and Rory Scannell have fought their way into Ireland's 40-man RBS 6 Nations squad thanks to a string of impressive performances with Munster.

Ireland captain Rory Best believes England skipper Dylan Hartley's latest six-week ban might not affect his chances of leading British and Irish Lions in a gruelling tour of New Zealand in June

Ireland will be without the services of Sean Cronin in the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament after the hooker sustained a hamstring injury.

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell said he was desperate to get back to coaching stints after he was sacked as assistant coach of England following the World Cup debacle.

Just as the autumn internationals came to the conclusion, let us analyse on what are the chances of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations tournament in February next year.

Ireland fullback Jared Payne is set to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation period following a kidney injury which might keep him out action for "at least three months".