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Ireland

Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Italy's Andrea Zambonin in action REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 7, 2026 Italy's Andrea Zambonin in action REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Alpine skiing-Ireland will be buzzing, says Comerford after finishing last in downhill

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 07, 2026. Cormac Comerford of Ireland in action during the Men's Downhill REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 07, 2026. Cormac Comerford of Ireland in action during the Men's Downhill REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Alpine skiing-Crowd-funded Irish racer has come a long way from Kilternan

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill Training - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 05, 2026 Cormac Comerford of Ireland during training REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill Training - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 05, 2026 Cormac Comerford of Ireland during training REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Rugby coach lauds France’s remarkable attacking display against Ireland

Antoine Dupont of France and Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland in action during the Six Nations rugby match.
Antoine Dupont of France and Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland in action during the Six Nations rugby match.

Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations rugby opener

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores their fourth try against Ireland on Feb 5.
France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores their fourth try against Ireland on Feb 5.

Irish attorney general raises concerns on sanctioning services in Israeli settlements

A view shows the Askar refugee camp near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
A view shows the Askar refugee camp near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

Demanding Antoine Dupont set to fire France in Six Nations opener against Ireland

Antoine Dupont will be making his first appearance for Les Bleus in 11 months following a cruciate knee ligament injury against the Irish in last season’s Six Nations.
Antoine Dupont will be making his first appearance for Les Bleus in 11 months following a cruciate knee ligament injury against the Irish in last season’s Six Nations.

Dupont back for France in Six Nations opener against Ireland

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v France - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - March 8, 2025 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try which is later disallowed for a knock on REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v France - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - March 8, 2025 France's Antoine Dupont scores a try which is later disallowed for a knock on REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Ireland v New Zealand - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 14, 2023 Ireland's Tadhg Furlong applauds the fans after the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Ireland v New Zealand - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 14, 2023 Ireland's Tadhg Furlong applauds the fans after the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/ File Photo

Depleted Ireland drop Aki over disciplinary issue, Keenan breaks thumb

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Ireland v Australia - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 15, 2025 Ireland's Bundee Aki celebrates after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Ireland v Australia - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 15, 2025 Ireland's Bundee Aki celebrates after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.