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25.02.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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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

24.02.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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:

the42.ie/6965778

24.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tadhg Beirne loving that choke tackle turnover.

24.02.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

23.02.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'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

23.02.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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.

22.02.2026 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

22.02.2026 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

21.02.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

21.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Plenty of Irish here!

21.02.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stockdale, Byrne, Doak, Farrell, Murray, Milne, Clarkson, and Stewart are the extra players here for warm up with the Ireland 23.

21.02.2026 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Confirmed: Jack Conan ruled out for Ireland due to illness.

Cian Prendergast comes onto the bench.

21.02.2026 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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πŸ“ Twickenham

21.02.2026 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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London calling!

20.02.2026 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it? Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.

Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?

A piece on this ever-important part of the game: the42.ie/6959952

20.02.2026 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.

Jack Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England: the42.ie/6960882t

18.02.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.

Here's Johnny Sexton on coaching, Jack Crowley's challenge, and Ireland's place-kicking: the42.ie/6959955

18.02.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's not right' - Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse Meanwhile, Bundee Aki has returned to Ireland camp despite still being banned.

Edwin Edogbo is doing well in Ireland camp despite the disgusting online racist abuse following his debut.

Ireland have also welcomed Bundee Aki back into training this week: the42.ie/6959813t

17.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys' Johnny Sexton said Ireland want to give Crowley, Prendergast, Frawley, and Byrne chances.

Johnny Sexton says Ireland are trying to learn from criticism of previous World Cup cycles when they relied too heavily on just one out-half [him].

He says Ireland want to get more game time into Prendergast, Crowley, Frawley, and Byrne at 10.

More here: the42.ie/6959672t

17.02.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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'As good a try as we've ever scored' - Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland Ireland made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score.

"As good a try as we've ever scored" - Robert Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland.

They made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score:

the42.ie/6957622t

16.02.2026 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The keyboard warriors need to cop on and help these kids' - Farrell The Ireland boss slammed the criticism and abuse of Prendergast and Crowley.

Andy Farrell has slammed "keyboard warriors" for criticism and abuse of Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley.

The angry Ireland boss said people need to "cop on and help these kids."

More here: the42.ie/6957973

16.02.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thought Stuart McCloskey was the best player on the pitch in Dublin.

Class assists for Osborne and Baloucoune. Big turnover on Marin just before HT.

Also relentless work in the carry and tackle throughout, as well as slick passing.

Ireland's best player at the moment.

14.02.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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SA Rugby has created a new U23 Cup.

The four South African URC sides - Lions, Bulls, Stormers, Sharks - will play from March to May.

U20 Cup - Lions, Bulls, Sharks, Cheetahs, Western Province, Leopards - runs from May to October.

There will still be U21 Shield from Aug to Oct.

13.02.2026 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.

Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends: the42.ie/6954953

13.02.2026 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'A few doors left open' fed into Andy Farrell's changes for Italy The Ireland boss is excited to give Izuchukwu, Baloucoune, Edogbo, and others a chance.

Here's Andy Farrell on Ireland's selection for Italy, the doors left open in Paris, Six Nations debutants, and intent: the42.ie/6955189t

12.02.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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6 personnel changes for Ireland against Italy.

Izuchukwu, Baloucoune, Casey, Ryan, Conan, and Lowe start.

Doris to 7.

Edogbo set for debut off bench.

O'Toole covers LH, Furlong returns.

Van der Flier, Stockdale, O'Brien, Cian Prendergast, Milne, and Bealham drop from 23.

12.02.2026 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy: the42.ie/6953975t

11.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites: the42.ie/6945532

03.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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France confirm their team to face Ireland, and it's along expected lines.

Aldegheri at tighthead, Guillard starts ahead of Meafou, Atissogbe gets a big chance on the right wing.

6/2 bench.

03.02.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1