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Tommy O'Brien, Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy, and Josh van der Flier back in the Ireland team to face Scotland.

James Ryan misses out due to injury. Darragh Murray set for Six Nations debut off bench.

Bundee Aki included at number 23.

Luke Pearce is the referee for Ireland vs. Scotland on Saturday.

Angus Gardner and Damian Schneider will be the assistant referees, Andrew Jackson is the TMO, and Ian Tempest is on FPRO duty.

Farrell set to restore big guns to Ireland side for Scotland clash Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier, and Joe McCarthy could return.

Andy Farrell is set to restore some big guns to the Ireland side for their Scotland clash.

Sheehan, McCarthy, and van der Flier are in line to return to the pack. One possible change in the backline.

More here: the42.ie/6981510t

Oscar Jégou banned for four weeks for "reckless contact with the eye(s)" vs. Scotland.

Independent disciplinary panel found his "conduct warranted a red card."

Low-end entry point of 6 weeks, partly because "no injury caused to the victim."

2 weeks off for good conduct and record.

Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows threat coming Ireland's way Gregor Townsend’s men shredded France over the course of 36 compelling minutes.

Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows the threat coming Ireland's way: the42.ie/6980502

Huge moment in the eighth minute in Rome.

England have made a good start. Turn down three points to go into the corner.

Throw over the 15m line and Italy's Michele Lamaro reads it really well.

Lineout over, gets in to spoil maul attempt. Huge.

O'Toole earns high praise for 'amazing' impact at loosehead The Ulster man has been happy to switch sides in the front row for Ireland.

Tom O'Toole earns high praise from Andy Farrell for his 'amazing' impact at loosehead prop: the42.ie/6978242

Caelan Doris tries to get Jamison Gibson-Park up the front to lead Ireland out for his 50th cap.

Gibson-Park says na, you're grand.

Dan Sheehan, Bundee Aki, Craig Casey, Sam Prendergast, Cian Prendergast, Tommy O’Brien, Finlay Bealham, Billy Bohan, and Darragh Murray are the Irish non-23 players for the warm-up.

Makings of a good team there!

Jamison Gibson-Park on the programme cover ahead of his 50th Ireland cap.

A beautiful day in Dublin!

Cracking evening for some rugby.

'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture' Seamus Toomey joined the IRFU in the newly-created role of Performance Pathway Scrum Coach last year.

Hugely insightful article from @ciarankennedy.bsky.social as he speaks to IRFU performance pathway scrum coach Seamus Toomey.

Cracking stuff: the42.ie/6972761

'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.

'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps: the42.ie/6973102

As recently as the Springboks game in November, there weren't any Ulster players in Ireland's matchday 23.

The strong Ulster representation in the squad to face Wales on Friday is a good news story for Irish rugby: the42.ie/6974997t

Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher come into the Ireland team to face Wales.

Nathan Doak to make his debut off the bench, which also includes Tom Stewart, Michael Milne and Tom Farrell.

The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.

The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up: the42.ie/6972576

Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales The likes of Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher have been pushing for starts.

Ireland set to make a handful of changes for the Wales clash on Friday.

Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher set for starts. Tom O'Toole in line for loosehead spot, Jacob Stockdale could get nod on the wing.

More here: the42.ie/6973161t

From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph | Six Nations 2026 midpoint review Murray Kinsella analyses Ireland’s 2026 Six Nations after the first three rounds of matches: how Andy Farrell’s side bounced back from their Paris nightmare to set themselves up for a shot at silverwa...

How did Ireland go from the doom and gloom of Paris to the joy of Twickenham?

With a Triple Crown now up for grabs, it was great fun putting this interactive analysis together with the team @the42.ie

Have a look here: analysis.the42.ie/six-nations-...

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Osborne shines at 15 The 24-year-old Naas man is enjoying his run at fullback in the Six Nations.

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Jamie Osborne shines at 15 for Ireland: the42.ie/6972113

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Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.

Ireland reconvene tomorrow for a two-day camp as they turn their focus towards the visit of Wales on Friday week.

They'll train against the Ireland U20s on Thursday before breaking up again for a couple of nights: the42.ie/6966359

How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable 33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.

How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable.

Enjoyed putting this piece about Stuart McCloskey together:

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Tadhg Beirne loving that choke tackle turnover.

This was one of the most lethal displays of the Andy Farrell era Ireland scored three tries in a blistering 10-minute blitz of England at Twickenham.

Here's a deep dive on the 10-minute blitz when Ireland shredded England with three tries.

This was one of the most ruthless performances of the entire Andy Farrell era: the42.ie/6964738

'The potential is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months' The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.

"The potential in the squad is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months."

Andy Farrell's take on a delightful weekend for Irish rugby in England: the42.ie/6962602

Big round of applause for the Ireland team after boarding flight from London back to Dublin.

Pilot congratulates Andy Farrell and his players on the win in Twickenham.

Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.

Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby: the42.ie/6964042

Another masterclass in midfield play from Stuart McCloskey today.

Ireland's top carrier with 15, among the top tacklers. Deft passes throughout and his offloading has become a game-changer for Ireland.

And that track-back tackle on Marcus Smith!

Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.

Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham: the42.ie/6963735

Plenty of Irish here!