Ireland

Farrell, Sexton laud Ireland’s ‘character’

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton said “character” had been the pivotal factor in Ireland’s Six Nations win over defending champions France in a “titanic” Test on Saturday.

Ireland end France’s unbeaten run

Ireland beat Grand Slam defending champions France in a thrilling Six Nations clash between the world’s top ranked teams in Dublin on Saturday.

RECAP: Ireland vs France

Follow the live action as Ireland host France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. #IREvFRA

Six Nations Picks: Duhan to slay Dragons!

The SARugbymag.co.za team has unanimously backed Scotland to come away with their first win against Wales in over two years, but is split between Ireland and France when the Six Nations resumes this weekend.

Ireland spring Herring on Les Bleus

SA-born Ireland international Rob Herring comes in at hooker for a much-anticipated Six Nations clash with titleholders France in Dublin on Saturday.

Sexton fit for Six Nations ‘blockbuster’

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he will be fit for the Six Nations Test against France on Saturday, before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself.

Ntamack: Ireland ‘comfortable favourites’ in Dublin decider

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are “comfortable favourites” for Saturday’s predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland expect ‘different beast’ for titanic France clash

Ireland wing James Lowe says it will be “a different French beast” that faces the Irish in what some are already billing as the Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland suffer double-blow for France clash

Scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park and prop Cian Healy have been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations match against France in Dublin at the weekend, the Irish federation announced on Monday.