# Environment
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This year 2025
# Opener
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# Opener
Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener.
# Tighthead
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# Tighthead
Furlong's absence means Bealham and younger guns must step up
Thomas Clarkson did well in November, while Jack Aungier has had his first call-up.
# State Of The Union
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# State Of The Union
'We have to ensure the other provinces close the gap to Leinster'
IRFU performance director David Humphreys has a big job on his hands.
# Os Lobos
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# Os Lobos
Two ex-Munster men part of exciting Portugal side's new chapter
Os Lobos thrilled at the 2023 World Cup and can qualify for the next one in the coming weeks.
# CONFIRMED
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# CONFIRMED
Furlong ruled out of Ireland's clash with England as Aungier called up
The 32-year-old has returned home to Ireland after a recurrence of his calf injury.
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad
The Irish scrum-half who plays professional rugby for Benfica
Bray man Elliott Ryan is loving life in Lisbon and wants to play for Portugal.
# Big Calls
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# Big Calls
Ireland's tight selection decisions show strength of 23 for England
Simon Easterby’s men had a big session in the Portuguese sun earlier today.
# Depth
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# Depth
Ireland have luxury of strong options at 10 with Sexton influencing
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will both have parts to play in this Six Nations.
# Obrigado
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# Obrigado
Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination
Ireland are set to visit Portugal to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer.
# Rhys Ruddock
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# Rhys Ruddock
'When it's your dad doing it, you see the good but also the tough times'
Rhys Ruddock has followed his father, Mike, into coaching since retiring from playing.
# Championship
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# Championship
Ireland and France joint-favourites as Six Nations rolls around
Wales are at an all-time low but everyone else has high hopes.
# Job Done
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# Job Done
Leinster finish strongly to run seven tries past 14-man Bath
The Premiership leaders were in front at half time in Dublin but couldn’t hold on.
# Selection
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# Selection
Ireland back familiar squad in aiming for unprecedented Six Nations three-peat
The Irish coaching staff have introduced some exciting new faces in recent campaigns.
# CONFIRMED
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# CONFIRMED
22-year-old Jack Boyle included in Ireland's Six Nations squad
Simon Easterby has also named four development players.
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