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Vice-captain Jamie George heads England withdrawals for Six Nations opener
Influential scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt for the opener against Ireland on February 1.
Michelle O’Neill will ‘judge’ invite from US president to St Patrick’s Day events
The First Minister said that Northern Ireland’s relationship with the US administration is ‘crucially important’.
Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title
Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1.
England hooker Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
The Saracens player suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday.
Republic’s guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’
The Children’s Ombudsman said the complaints process was ‘not sufficiently robust’ to deal with complaints about restraint.
Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish
The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.
Stunning images capture Ireland’s disappearing beauty
Eoghan Daltun journeys throughout Ireland in search of our disappearing rainforests. He chats to Jenny Lee about the urgent need to preserve our rare and declining ecosystems for our future generations before it’s too late
“It’s not a bad gig, is it?”: Charlie Smyth reflects on the highs and lows of year one in the NFL
The Mayobridge, Down and St Marys goalkeeper has touched down in Ireland after re-signing with the New Orleans Saints for the next two years.
Carla Ward named as Ireland WNT manager
The former Aston Villa manager takes over from Eileen Gleeson after an unsuccessful Euro qualifying campaign
Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence
Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented third consecutive championship triumph.