Ireland appear a side in decline having lost their Six Nations crown to France in 2025. Can they prove people wrong?
The winger has scored eight tries in 14 matches for Bristol Bears in the Prem this season but starts at fullback.
Gregor Townsend dismissed claims that he has been primed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls as an attempt to "disrupt" Scotland ahead of the Six Nations as he named a much-changed side for their opener against Italy on Saturday.
From a first‑ever Thursday start to a shortened six‑week schedule, here’s what’s new as the Six Nations returns in 2026.
Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale have each been picked to start for Ireland against France in their Guinness Six Nations opener in Paris, but Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out.
Henry Arundell, George Ford and Alex Coles have all been named to start for England against Wales in Saturday's Six Nations opener, with captain Maro Itoje held back in reserve on the bench.
All the fixtures and schedule for the 2026 Men's Six Nations as France look to defend their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.
England star Henry Pollock reveals which Manchester United player has inspired his famous 'pulse' celebration!!
November 5, 2016 - the date when Ireland and New Zealand's rugby rivalry changed forever at Soldier Field in Chicago.
In 2017 and 2022 England's Red Roses suffered crushing Rugby World Cup final defeats. On Saturday, they banished those demons to clinch final success over Canada.
Never before has a British and Irish Lions side fought from 18 points behind to win a Test match - how did Andy Farrell's tourists do so in Australia?
If Henry Pollock fits the mould of modern-day British and Irish Lions 'bolter', his counterpart for the 1997 tour to South Africa was one Will Greenwood.
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