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Rugby - Last week 1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026

Josh Neill handed Ireland U20 debut in Six Nations opener following South Africa switch
# Team News
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# Team News

Josh Neill handed Ireland U20 debut in Six Nations opener following South Africa switch

Feb 5th 2026, 9:13 PM 1,788 Views 3 Comments

Farrell's Ireland go on the hunt for a big upset at Stade de France
# Showtime
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# Showtime

Farrell's Ireland go on the hunt for a big upset at Stade de France

Feb 5th 2026, 10:57 AM 672 Views 1 Comment

Les Bleus are clear favourites but this depleted Irish team want to attack their Six Nations opener.

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland for Six Nations opener
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# Team News

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland for Six Nations opener

Updated Feb 5th 2026, 10:45 AM 577 Views 2 Comments

Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam
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# Home Favourites

Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam

Feb 5th 2026, 7:00 AM 11 Views 0 Comments

Poll: Who will win tonight's Six Nations opener - France or Ireland?
# Decision Time
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# Decision Time

Poll: Who will win tonight's Six Nations opener - France or Ireland?

Feb 5th 2026, 6:45 AM 114 Views 0 Comments

Virgin Media to show every game of new Nations Championship
# On The Box
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# On The Box

Virgin Media to show every game of new Nations Championship

Feb 5th 2026, 6:05 AM 43 Views 0 Comments

POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength
# Platform
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# Platform

POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength

Feb 4th 2026, 7:30 PM 479 Views 0 Comments

The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.

Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?
# Rugby
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# Rugby

Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?

Feb 4th 2026, 5:00 PM 1,003 Views 0 Comments

Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland
# Paris Match
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# Paris Match

Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland

Feb 4th 2026, 4:38 PM 508 Views 0 Comments

Murray and Ciarán on the challenge facing Ireland, France’s Grand Slam ambitions, and Sam Prendergast’s chance to shine.

Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A
# Opportunity
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# Opportunity

Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A

Feb 4th 2026, 2:31 PM 1 View 0 Comments

The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?
# Call It Here
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# Call It Here

Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?

Feb 4th 2026, 1:00 PM 687 Views 3 Comments

'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland
# Number 10
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# Number 10

'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland

Feb 4th 2026, 11:33 AM 1,445 Views 14 Comments

Ireland in Paris: The misery years
# Feeling Bleu
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# Feeling Bleu

Ireland in Paris: The misery years

Feb 4th 2026, 7:30 AM 53 Views 0 Comments

For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
# Mindset
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# Mindset

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team

Feb 4th 2026, 7:00 AM 94 Views 1 Comment

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
# Dream Team
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# Dream Team

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off

Feb 4th 2026, 6:05 AM 3 Views 0 Comments

'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki
# Banned
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# Banned

'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki

Feb 4th 2026, 6:00 AM 465 Views 0 Comments

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations
# Ones To Watch
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# Ones To Watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

Feb 3rd 2026, 8:00 PM 3 Views 0 Comments

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan
# Go West
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# Go West

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan

Feb 3rd 2026, 5:14 PM 2,264 Views 1 Comment

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be
# Les Blues
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# Les Blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

Feb 3rd 2026, 5:00 PM 1,154 Views 4 Comments

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
# Opportunity
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# Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Feb 3rd 2026, 3:23 PM 1,034 Views 5 Comments

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

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Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad
# Update
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# Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

Feb 3rd 2026, 12:14 PM 4,184 Views 14 Comments

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland
# Back In Action
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# Back In Action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

Feb 3rd 2026, 10:45 AM 1,193 Views 6 Comments

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
# Big Chance
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# Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

Feb 3rd 2026, 10:06 AM 679 Views 1 Comment

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
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# Team News

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Feb 3rd 2026, 8:00 AM 1 View 0 Comments

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'
# Respect
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# Respect

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'

Feb 3rd 2026, 6:00 AM 3,374 Views 6 Comments

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed
# Dates For Diary
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# Dates For Diary

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed

Feb 2nd 2026, 10:13 PM 690 Views 2 Comments

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
# Bienvenue
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# Bienvenue

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

Feb 2nd 2026, 8:30 PM 185 Views 1 Comment

The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster
# Making A Switch
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# Making A Switch

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster

Feb 2nd 2026, 7:40 PM 2,866 Views 15 Comments

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise
# Possible XV
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# Possible XV

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise

Feb 2nd 2026, 7:00 PM 15,631 Views 42 Comments

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start
# Teamsheet
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# Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

Feb 2nd 2026, 2:48 PM 1,120 Views 5 Comments

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus
# Fronting Up
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# Fronting Up

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus

Feb 2nd 2026, 7:15 AM 203 Views 0 Comments

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman
# Front Row Union
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# Front Row Union

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman

Feb 2nd 2026, 6:30 AM 341 Views 2 Comments

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France
# Words Of Warning
From The 42
# Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

Feb 2nd 2026, 6:00 AM 710 Views 5 Comments

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
# Toto
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# Toto

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

Feb 1st 2026, 8:30 PM 138 Views 0 Comments

‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning
# Celtic Challenge
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# Celtic Challenge

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning

Feb 1st 2026, 5:45 PM 1,388 Views 1 Comment

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp
# Update
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# Update

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp

Feb 1st 2026, 4:29 PM 4,697 Views 6 Comments

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory

Feb 1st 2026, 10:32 AM 389 Views 2 Comments

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'
# Pride
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# Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

Feb 1st 2026, 6:00 AM 103 Views 1 Comment