Ireland 27 – 42 France

Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin

Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin France brushed off the injury loss of talisman Antoine Dupont to put in a performance which fully displayed their power and quality in Dublin, devouring Ireland in the second half to win 42-27. Les Bleus – whose skipper limped … Read more

Marcus Smith and Finn Russell in danger of British and Irish Lions axe in favour of England and Ireland starlets

England star Smith's place in the Lions' 2025 Tour could be in jeopardy

The emergence of test match rookies Sam Prendergast and Fin Smith is threatening to make Finn Rusell and Marcus Smith surplus to requirements for the British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia. That is the verdict of Jonathan Davies, the rugby union and league great, who believes Ireland’s Prendergast and England’s Fin Smith are in … Read more

Six Nations: A battle of Fin(n)s in England vs Scotland; Wales vow to play brave vs Ireland in Cardiff | Rugby Union News

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We hear from all four camps ahead of a bumper Six Nations round of Saturday fixtures between all nations involved on the summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales… Lawrence: No pressure on Fin Smith to outshine Scotland’s Russell at Twickenham England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is … Read more

Scotland 18 – 32 Ireland

Ireland secured a dominant victory away to Scotland to move top of the Six Nations standings

Calvin Nash, Caelan Doris, James Lowe, Jack Conan score tries as Ireland secure bonus-point Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield; win moves Ireland top of the standings; Scotland lost Darcy Graham and Finn Russell in the first half after pair clashed heads By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 09/02/25 5:22pm Ireland secured a dominant victory … Read more

‘True global sport’ – $20 billion NFL is crossing continents and leaving the Premier League behind as Super Bowl takes over

The NFL is entering new markets and expanding overseas in the streaming age

The Premier League has considered playing matches in the United States but keeps getting in its own way. The NFL spent Super Bowl week again putting on the biggest show in the world, while announcing upcoming international games in Melbourne, Australia and Dublin, Ireland. 5 The NFL is entering new markets and expanding overseas in … Read more

Explaining the NFL MVP controversy, plus Super Bowl 2025 picks and the Steelers are headed to Ireland

NEW ORLEANS — Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  Before we get to today’s newsletter, I have some good news and some great news (we don’t do bad news here). The first bit of good news is that this ISN’T your final newsletter before the Super Bowl and that’s because you’ll … Read more

Six Nations 2025: Ireland make two changes as Peter O’Mahony, Robbie Henshaw return for Scotland Test | Rugby Union News

Ireland have recalled experienced duo Peter O’Mahony and Robbie Henshaw for Sunday’s Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield. The Munster flanker was not included in the squad for last week’s 27-22 victory over England but returns as one of two changes named by interim head coach Simon Easterby. O’Mahony captained Ireland to Six Nations … Read more