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The Latest Breaking News from Irish Rugby

Ireland skipper Caelan Doris fit to face Six Nations title rivals France

Doris will win a 50th Test cap.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy sign new contracts with Irish Rugby Football Union

The pair are preparing for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown with title rivals France.

The Independent UK

Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony to retire from Ireland duty

Ireland face France and Italy in the final two rounds of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.

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Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty

Ireland face France and Italy in the final two rounds of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.

The Independent UK

Ireland match-winner Sam Prendergast ‘the perfect man’ for Cardiff situation

The Ireland fly-half saw his team to victory in gripping Cardiff clash.

The Independent UK

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland need to stick to basics against Wales

Ireland will clinch the Triple Crown if they beat Wales in Cardiff..

The Independent UK

Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts

Beirne’s two-year deal runs until the 2027 Rugby World Cup while Ringrose’s new terms run until the end of the 2027-28 season.

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Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne signs two-year contract extension with the IRFU

Beirne has 58 international caps after helping his country begin their Guinness Six Nations title defence with victories over England and Scotland.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Scotland due to hamstring issue

The Connacht wing is replaced by Munster’s Calvin Nash.

The Independent UK

He’s left no stone unturned – Jack Conan hails Dan Sheehan after injury return

Replacement hooker Sheehan claimed Ireland’s crucial fourth try against England.

The Independent UK

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ready for ‘ultimate test’ against England

Underdogs England – World Cup semi-finalists in 2023 – lost seven of 12 Tests in 2024.

The Independent UK

Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby

Ireland are bidding to become the first country to claim three consecutive Six Nations titles.

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and James Ryan commit to Ireland by signing new deals

Aki has signed a one-year deal while Ryan has agreed a three-year extension.

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Cian Healy has no plans to stop after making Ireland history

The 37-year-old made his Test debut against Australia in 2009.

The Independent UK

Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad

The 23-year-old Ireland lock has impressed during his international rugby breakthrough year.

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain

The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

Gus McCarthy’s try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Joe Schmidt.

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris credits Cian Healy’s longevity to cold showers

Veteran prop Healy is poised to move ahead of Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most-capped player.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.

The Independent UK

Cormac Izuchukwu feels ‘a foot taller’ for pulling on an Ireland jersey

The 6ft 7in Ulster player was praised by head coach Andy Farrell.

The Independent UK

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

Sam Prendergast will start for the first time while Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu make debuts.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

The Six Nations champions have made an unconvincing start to the autumn, scraping a 22-19 victory over Argentina after a 23-13 defeat to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Andrew Porter says veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a ‘huge asset’ for Ireland

Healy has moved level with Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most capped player.

The Independent UK

Ireland v Argentina talking points as Andy Farrell’s side look to make amends

Ireland were knocked off the top of the rankings following their loss to New Zealand last week.

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