Rugby

edwin edgobo

'I suppose you can be quite focused on yourself and team form, so you don't really look outwards'

29 mins ago

1

Trip to Twickers

Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England

59 mins ago

1

Toxic

'The keyboard warriors need to cop on and help these kids' - Farrell

1 hr ago

11

Yesterday

15th February 2026

luckless

Joey Carbey suffers cruel blow of ACL injury

11 hrs ago

haves and have nots

France score eight tries on way to emphatic win over Wales

Home side sink to 13th straight Six Nations defeat in front of swathes of empty seats in Cardiff.

14 hrs ago

44

Analysisflow

'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.

Murray Kinsella

15 Feb

48

Mixed Bag

McCloskey the main man as Ireland mix the good and the bad

15 Feb

26

Last week

8th February 2026 - 14th February 2026

Overdue

'I was blown away by the response this week' – Izuchukwu makes impact on Six Nations debut

14 Feb

3

Shock

Scotland end England’s 12-game winning streak with four-try Murrayfield triumph

14 Feb

40

Reaction

Farrell: 'Obviously too many errors, but the character and courage was very encouraging'

14 Feb

50

Analysismarks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test

14 Feb

58

Comment

Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians

Italy will leave Dublin with regrets after another messy performance by Andy Farrell’s men.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

14 Feb

28

8m

your call

How did you rate Ireland's players in their hard-fought win over Italy?

14 Feb

8

Tense

Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin

There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

14 Feb

104

As it happened

Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy

14 Feb

203

intent

Can Ireland bring more physicality while keeping discipline in check?

14 Feb

2

Izzy and the Cat

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune have come a long way for Six Nations debuts

14 Feb

7

Edwin Edogbo

'It was clear he was going to be a good player - but Jesus, not as good as he turned out to be!'

Exactly 78 years since Cobh had its first Ireland international rugby player, debutant Edwin Edogbo has his hometown buzzing.

Gavan Casey

14 Feb

7

Azzurri

After egos were bruised in Paris, Ireland must rebound against Italy

14 Feb

2

Off the Mark

Ireland dig deep against Italy to earn first win of 2026 U20 Six Nations

13 Feb

28

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

13 Feb

3

not impressed

Jim Ratcliffe comments on immigration ‘ridiculous’ – Maro Itoje

13 Feb

12

Boost

Connacht pair sign new contracts

13 Feb

8

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland-Italy preview

rallying call

Doris: Ireland 'can't have any passengers' against Italy

13 Feb

5

opportunity knocks

Cracknell earns Six Nations debut as Wales make changes for France

13 Feb

5

point to prove

'When any team tries to evolve, there's obviously teething problems'

13 Feb

13

column

Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins

Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.

Gavin Cooney

13 Feb

8

trajectory

'You have to go through a bit of pain with every generation'

13 Feb

14

Update

Baird's season likely over, Keenan unlikely to return in Six Nations

13 Feb

8

AnalysisPhysicality

Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends

Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb

6

response

'A few doors left open' fed into Andy Farrell's changes for Italy

12 Feb

25

Selection

Lorenzo Pani to make first Italy start in almost two years against Ireland

12 Feb

6

refresh

Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy

Edwin Edogbo is set for his Ireland debut off the bench in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb

154

new bleu

France pick uncapped Brau-Boirie at centre to face Wales

12 Feb

9

Big Joe

Wanting more carries, a penalty under the posts, and maul defence

12 Feb

9

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Stuart Lancaster interview

Possible XV

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.

Murray Kinsella

11 Feb

60

Team news

Ireland U20s make three changes as they look to get back on track against Italy

11 Feb

8

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