Ireland

Italy celebrate their victory over Wales in Cardiff

Highlights: Azzurri give Wales the blues

Italy made a historic finish to the 2024 Six Nations, France edged England and Ireland beat Scotland to retain the crown.

Photo: Liam McBurney/PA via BackpagePix Irelands Andrew Porter celebrates scoring their sides second try of the game during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024.

Ireland dig deep to go back to back

Ireland retained their title with a gritty win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday to clinch the 2024 Six Nations championship.

Habana: Boks play to win trophies

Bryan Habana has emphasised winning over playing “nice rugby” while weighing in on the debate of whether the Springboks or Ireland is the best team in the world.

Ireland celebrate winning an important penalty

Six Nations redemption beckons for Ireland

Ireland seek to make up for their frustration on missing out on back-to-back Grand Slams by being crowned Six Nations champions in beating Scotland on Saturday.

Ireland dig deep to go back to back

Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter scored a try apiece to help Ireland overcome a brave Scotland outfit and win a consecutive Six Nations title at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Farrell backs Ireland combos to defend title

Andy Farrell has kept faith with the Ireland starting XV from the defeat to England hoping they redeem themselves by beating Scotland on Saturday to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles.

Scotland change two for Six Nations finale

Stafford McDowall is set to make just his second Scotland appearance after being selected to start in their Six Nations match against leaders Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks vs Ireland blockbuster sold out

Tickets for the second match of the July Test series between the Springboks and Ireland at Kings Park sold out in 90 minutes on Monday.

Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks off the pitch after losing to Ireland at France 2023

Rankings: Boks extend lead, Italy leapfrog Aussies

The Springboks’ position as the number one Test team has been strengthened after Ireland’s shock defeat to England, while Italy’s historic win in Rome has lifted the Azzurri to a best-ever position in World Rugby’s rankings.

Six Nations: All to play for in final round

Following a defeat that ended their hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams, defending champions Ireland have been dragged into a four-horse race in the final lap for the Six Nations title.