1 day ago · In their most recent encounter during the 2024 Six Nations, England emerged victorious in a dramatic finish in London, with Marcus Smith’s late drop goal denying Ireland a second successive Grand Slam. This was first time this fixture had been won by the team who trailed at the break since the 1996 Five Nations (England 28-15 Ireland).

1 day ago · Steve Borthwick has announced the England squad to face Ireland in their opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 1 February. Maro Itoje will captain the team for the first time, becoming the 136th player to lead England since Frederick Stokes in 1871. Vice ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The squad includes one uncapped player, Leinster prop Jack Boyle, who impressed as a Development Player during the Autumn Nations Series in November. Additionally, Easterby has brought in Leinster’s Hugh Cooney, Ulster back-rower James McNabney, and Connacht duo Ben Murphy and Cathal Forde as Development Players for the Six Nations.

22 hours ago · The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition. ... Ireland’s head coach Andy Farrell prior to the start of the Rugby World Cup match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Oct. 7 ...

22 hours ago · R4 at Ireland. R5 vs Scotland. Recent Six Nations history: 2020 2nd. 2021 2nd. 2022 1st. 2023 2nd. 2024 2nd. Prospects: Predicted champion. Call it the ‘Dupont Effect.’ With Antoine Dupont back in harness, France’s expectations are Eiffel Tower-high. After he was voted the best Six Nations player in 2020, 2022 and 2023, he took a hiatus ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the 2025 Six Nations, and ahead of the start of the tournament, we run through his side, their fixtures and match officials. Caelan Doris will lead Ireland into battle this Six Nations after a standout Test season in 2024, and he heads a squad filled with tried and tested ...

2 days ago · The 2025 Men's Six Nations starts this Friday (January 31) with Ireland seeking to win three championship titles in succession. Twenty-five years since the tournament expanded to include Italy, 15 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Interim head coach Simon Easterby has named his first squad as he takes charge of Ireland's Six Nations defence while Andy Farrell leads the British and Irish Lions in Australia this...

Mar 18, 2024 · DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. The Irish appeared to break Scotland’s rugged resistance with 15 minutes to go after its second converted try for 17-6. The tension drained out of the packed stadium.

Mar 16, 2024 · Reaction and analysis after Ireland overcome Scotland to clinch the Six Nations title in Dublin.