Ulster back row Bryn Ward is determined to strike while the iron is hot and make the most of his rise up the Ireland ranks.

South African influence seen in Ireland's 36-14 defeat to France, with Nienaber's tactics raising concerns about the team’s identity ahead of upcoming matches ...

Bradford Bulls captain Joe Mellor made his first start for the club yesterday, showing up well in a strange role, while Andy Ackers adapted ...

It’s not only powerful players but also powerful processors that can make the difference in today’s rugby, writes Andrew ...

Last week, I stumbled down a deep YouTube rabbit hole where I ended up watching a full-match replay of Wales’ 24-15 victory over England in the 1985 Five Nations. To all intents and purposes, it was ...

Ben White says the Scotland squad will benefit from having more players performing in the French Top 14. The scrum-half will be joined at Toulon in the summer by Huw Jones. Blair Kinghorn has picked ...

Behind locked doors at their camp on the Algarve, Ireland’s brains trust will have devoted more time than usual analysing the ...

TV channel: In the UK, France vs Ireland is being shown live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 7:20pm GMT.

Live coverage from Paris as Andy Farrell announces his Ireland team for the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations Championship against France in Paris.

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach ...

World Rugby has released the fixtures for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The tournament has been expanded and the pool ...

It's a professional sport, we’ve got to get ready to play Moana Pasifika, and it’s a chance for you to practice and be better,” Clarklaw told media post-match.