# Ireland
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February
February 2024
Selection
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.
7 Feb
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ANALYSIS
How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France
The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.
6 Feb
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Momentum
'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'
6 Feb
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words of wisdom
'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
5 Feb
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Doubling up
Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
5 Feb
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Marseille
Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.
4 Feb
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Captain
O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.
3 Feb
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Six Nations Report
Brilliant Ireland open Six Nations defence with bonus-point win against France
The 42
2 Feb
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Up and Running
Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
2 Feb
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Opening Night
Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour
It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.
2 Feb
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Preview
Ireland sense opportunity as a new era kicks off in France
Andy Farrell’s side face a testing Six Nations opener in Marseille tonight.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Marseille
2 Feb
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LATE CHANGE
19-year-old Posolo Tuilagi, nephew of Manu, called into French squad for Ireland clash
1 Feb
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ANALYSIS
Alldritt v Doris will be a blockbuster battle in Marseille
The two number eights have the ability to be game-changers for their team.
1 Feb
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January
January 2024
on standby
'Stay Ready' - Andy Farrell's message to Simon Zebo after missing out on Ireland selection
31 Jan
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Top 10
Jack Crowley: The late starter who won race to succeed Johnny Sexton
Friday’s game against France will be Crowley’s first Six Nations start.
31 Jan
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Rugby
Here's the Ireland team for the opening Six Nations game against France on Friday
The 42
31 Jan
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the joe show
'He's a young fella on a mission' - Farrell backs McCarthy to deliver against France
31 Jan
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Team news
McCarthy and Nash start against France as Ringrose misses out with injury
Andy Farrell has opted for a 6:2 bench split.
31 Jan
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contract talks
Rowntree confirms O'Mahony contract still up in the air heading into Six Nations
31 Jan
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locked in
'I’ve had to work hard to get into this position' - Beirne enjoying competition in Ireland squad
31 Jan
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decisions decisions
'He brings energy to everything he does' - Farrell weighs up McCarthy call for France
30 Jan
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Selection
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against France
Andy Farrell faces some big calls ahead of Wednesday’s team announcement.
29 Jan
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robbie henshaw
'The belief we have is sky-high' - Ireland feeling confident ahead of French test
29 Jan
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gameweek
No injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Six Nations opener with France
Andy Farrell’s side take on France in Marseille on Friday night.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Quinta do Lago
29 Jan
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andy farrell
'If you can't get excited about what's coming up, you shouldn't be in this job'
29 Jan
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finding form
'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
19 Jan
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