A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites: the42.ie/6945532
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.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites: the42.ie/6945532
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.
Aldegheri at tighthead, Guillard starts ahead of Meafou, Atissogbe gets a big chance on the right wing.
6/2 bench.
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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.
Aldegheri at tighthead, Guillard starts ahead of Meafou, Atissogbe gets a big chance on the right wing.
6/2 bench.
Here's all the latest from Ireland's team hotel in Paris.
Updates on Furlong, Izuchukwu, Edogbo, plus all the big selection decisions: the42.ie/6945262t
Updates on Furlong, Izuchukwu, Edogbo, plus all the big selection decisions: the42.ie/6945262t
'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
The Ireland boss gave updates on Furlong, Izuchukwu, and Edogbo.
the42.ie
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Here's all the latest from Ireland's team hotel in Paris.
Updates on Furlong, Izuchukwu, Edogbo, plus all the big selection decisions: the42.ie/6945262t
Updates on Furlong, Izuchukwu, Edogbo, plus all the big selection decisions: the42.ie/6945262t
Cian and Sam Prendergast start together for Ireland against France in Paris.
Jacob Stockdale, Jamie Osborne, Jeremy Loughman, and Thomas Clarkson in the XV.
Ireland go 6/2 bench.
Jacob Stockdale, Jamie Osborne, Jeremy Loughman, and Thomas Clarkson in the XV.
Ireland go 6/2 bench.
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cian and Sam Prendergast start together for Ireland against France in Paris.
Jacob Stockdale, Jamie Osborne, Jeremy Loughman, and Thomas Clarkson in the XV.
Ireland go 6/2 bench.
Jacob Stockdale, Jamie Osborne, Jeremy Loughman, and Thomas Clarkson in the XV.
Ireland go 6/2 bench.
Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start in Paris as Farrell weighs up big surprise: the42.ie/6944783
Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise
Cian Prendergast has been pushing hard for an Ireland start against France.
the42.ie
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start in Paris as Farrell weighs up big surprise: the42.ie/6944783
‘Destination Moon’
Front page of Midi Olympique seems to be a Tintin reference.
Midol backing Dorian Aldegheri to start as France kick off their Grand Slam bid on Thursday against Ireland.
Front page of Midi Olympique seems to be a Tintin reference.
Midol backing Dorian Aldegheri to start as France kick off their Grand Slam bid on Thursday against Ireland.
February 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
‘Destination Moon’
Front page of Midi Olympique seems to be a Tintin reference.
Midol backing Dorian Aldegheri to start as France kick off their Grand Slam bid on Thursday against Ireland.
Front page of Midi Olympique seems to be a Tintin reference.
Midol backing Dorian Aldegheri to start as France kick off their Grand Slam bid on Thursday against Ireland.
Dupont has transcended rugby, but he's still Antoine from the mountains.
A profile of the scrum-half looking at his fame in France, his rural background, and his return to the pitch: the42.ie/6940444
A profile of the scrum-half looking at his fame in France, his rural background, and his return to the pitch: the42.ie/6940444
Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’
the42.ie
February 2, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Dupont has transcended rugby, but he's still Antoine from the mountains.
A profile of the scrum-half looking at his fame in France, his rural background, and his return to the pitch: the42.ie/6940444
A profile of the scrum-half looking at his fame in France, his rural background, and his return to the pitch: the42.ie/6940444
Paris, je t’aime.
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Paris, je t’aime.
Tadhg Furlong was back in team training with Ireland today, while Tadhg Beirne returned to camp and is good to go for Paris.
Three players drop into the Ireland XV squad.
Here's the latest from Ireland camp in Portugal: the42.ie/6944266t
Three players drop into the Ireland XV squad.
Here's the latest from Ireland camp in Portugal: the42.ie/6944266t
Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp
Ciarán Frawley is one of three players who drop into the Ireland XV squad.
the42.ie
February 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Tadhg Furlong was back in team training with Ireland today, while Tadhg Beirne returned to camp and is good to go for Paris.
Three players drop into the Ireland XV squad.
Here's the latest from Ireland camp in Portugal: the42.ie/6944266t
Three players drop into the Ireland XV squad.
Here's the latest from Ireland camp in Portugal: the42.ie/6944266t
Four more sleeps until Stade de France.
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Four more sleeps until Stade de France.
"I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy."
Jack Conan didn’t feel he made an impact in November, so he’s raring to go for the Six Nations: the42.ie/6942692
Jack Conan didn’t feel he made an impact in November, so he’s raring to go for the Six Nations: the42.ie/6942692
'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'
Jack Conan didn’t feel he made an impact in November so he’s raring to go for the Six Nations.
the42.ie
February 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM
"I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy."
Jack Conan didn’t feel he made an impact in November, so he’s raring to go for the Six Nations: the42.ie/6942692
Jack Conan didn’t feel he made an impact in November, so he’s raring to go for the Six Nations: the42.ie/6942692
After a day off yesterday, Ireland have started into their Test match week here in Portugal today.
The sun has finally appeared and there is a fascinating team selection to be confirmed soon.
Here's the latest from Quinta do Lago: the42.ie/6943669t
The sun has finally appeared and there is a fascinating team selection to be confirmed soon.
Here's the latest from Quinta do Lago: the42.ie/6943669t
Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal
Andy Farrell will reveal his matchday 23 for the France game on Tuesday morning.
the42.ie
January 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM
After a day off yesterday, Ireland have started into their Test match week here in Portugal today.
The sun has finally appeared and there is a fascinating team selection to be confirmed soon.
Here's the latest from Quinta do Lago: the42.ie/6943669t
The sun has finally appeared and there is a fascinating team selection to be confirmed soon.
Here's the latest from Quinta do Lago: the42.ie/6943669t
Joe McCarthy loves 'game wreckers' in the NFL and it's a mindset he tries to bring to rugby.
Spoke to the Ireland lock about his love of the physicality and set-piece, being a late developer, and the importance of the AIL:
the42.ie/6942696
Spoke to the Ireland lock about his love of the physicality and set-piece, being a late developer, and the importance of the AIL:
the42.ie/6942696
'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.
the42.ie
January 31, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Joe McCarthy loves 'game wreckers' in the NFL and it's a mindset he tries to bring to rugby.
Spoke to the Ireland lock about his love of the physicality and set-piece, being a late developer, and the importance of the AIL:
the42.ie/6942696
Spoke to the Ireland lock about his love of the physicality and set-piece, being a late developer, and the importance of the AIL:
the42.ie/6942696
When he was only 22, Skerries man Mark Mulcahy had a stroke and lost 40% of his vision.
He was told he wouldn't be able to play rugby again.
Here's his remarkable story of resilience: the42.ie/6935784
He was told he wouldn't be able to play rugby again.
Here's his remarkable story of resilience: the42.ie/6935784
'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'
Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.
the42.ie
January 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM
When he was only 22, Skerries man Mark Mulcahy had a stroke and lost 40% of his vision.
He was told he wouldn't be able to play rugby again.
Here's his remarkable story of resilience: the42.ie/6935784
He was told he wouldn't be able to play rugby again.
Here's his remarkable story of resilience: the42.ie/6935784
Edwin Edogbo spoke very well about his family, being coached by Paul O'Connell, and his rugby journey to the Ireland squad.
The big Munster lock feels he's ready if called on for Paris: the42.ie/6942035
The big Munster lock feels he's ready if called on for Paris: the42.ie/6942035
'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'
Edwin Edogbo and his younger brother, Sean, are making impressive progress.
the42.ie
January 30, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Edwin Edogbo spoke very well about his family, being coached by Paul O'Connell, and his rugby journey to the Ireland squad.
The big Munster lock feels he's ready if called on for Paris: the42.ie/6942035
The big Munster lock feels he's ready if called on for Paris: the42.ie/6942035
Tadhg Furlong didn't train with the rest of the Ireland squad in Portugal today.
His calf injury is on the other leg than the issues that limited him last season.
Latest on him and Hugo Keenan here: the42.ie/6941550t
His calf injury is on the other leg than the issues that limited him last season.
Latest on him and Hugo Keenan here: the42.ie/6941550t
Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
The experienced tighthead still hasn’t been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener.
the42.ie
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Tadhg Furlong didn't train with the rest of the Ireland squad in Portugal today.
His calf injury is on the other leg than the issues that limited him last season.
Latest on him and Hugo Keenan here: the42.ie/6941550t
His calf injury is on the other leg than the issues that limited him last season.
Latest on him and Hugo Keenan here: the42.ie/6941550t
"We've got huge support for Bundee" - Ireland will consider Aki for selection later in the Six Nations.
More here:
the42.ie/6941846t
More here:
the42.ie/6941846t
'We've huge support for Bundee' - Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations
Andrew Goodman said the Connacht centre ‘made a mistake’ but praised his character.
the42.ie
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"We've got huge support for Bundee" - Ireland will consider Aki for selection later in the Six Nations.
More here:
the42.ie/6941846t
More here:
the42.ie/6941846t
Overcast at Quinta do Lago but rain has eased off for Ireland training.
Everyone in Irish camp hoping for a quiet day on the news front!
Everyone in Irish camp hoping for a quiet day on the news front!
January 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Overcast at Quinta do Lago but rain has eased off for Ireland training.
Everyone in Irish camp hoping for a quiet day on the news front!
Everyone in Irish camp hoping for a quiet day on the news front!
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption.
First dispatch from Quinta do Lago last night: the42.ie/6940885
First dispatch from Quinta do Lago last night: the42.ie/6940885
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.
the42.ie
January 29, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption.
First dispatch from Quinta do Lago last night: the42.ie/6940885
First dispatch from Quinta do Lago last night: the42.ie/6940885
Bundee Aki is set to miss Ireland's clash with France.
He's not with the squad at their training camp in Portugal:
the42.ie/6940397t
He's not with the squad at their training camp in Portugal:
the42.ie/6940397t
Aki set to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France
The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.
the42.ie
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Bundee Aki is set to miss Ireland's clash with France.
He's not with the squad at their training camp in Portugal:
the42.ie/6940397t
He's not with the squad at their training camp in Portugal:
the42.ie/6940397t
Roscommon man Darragh Murray has been making promising progress with Connacht and Ireland.
Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby, family, football, and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: the42.ie/6933421
Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby, family, football, and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: the42.ie/6933421
Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland
The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.
the42.ie
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Roscommon man Darragh Murray has been making promising progress with Connacht and Ireland.
Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby, family, football, and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: the42.ie/6933421
Here's a chat with the 24-year-old lock about rugby, family, football, and a dirty bulk involving lots of frozen pizzas: the42.ie/6933421
Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium: the42.ie/6932892
Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium
The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.
the42.ie
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium: the42.ie/6932892
They have Panini stickers for the Top 14 in France.
January 18, 2026 at 12:54 PM
They have Panini stickers for the Top 14 in France.
Connacht are set to sign Will Connors from Leinster ahead of next season: the42.ie/6926225
Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster
The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.
the42.ie
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Connacht are set to sign Will Connors from Leinster ahead of next season: the42.ie/6926225
Leo Cullen confirms Leinster are closing in on a deal to bring Joey Carbery back to the province next season.
Cracking scoop by @ciantracey.bsky.social on this story.
Interesting stuff from Cullen on the IRFU's role in Carbery's 2018 move to Munster too: the42.ie/6922082t
Cracking scoop by @ciantracey.bsky.social on this story.
Interesting stuff from Cullen on the IRFU's role in Carbery's 2018 move to Munster too: the42.ie/6922082t
'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal
The 30-year-old is set for a return to Irish rugby next season.
the42.ie
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Leo Cullen confirms Leinster are closing in on a deal to bring Joey Carbery back to the province next season.
Cracking scoop by @ciantracey.bsky.social on this story.
Interesting stuff from Cullen on the IRFU's role in Carbery's 2018 move to Munster too: the42.ie/6922082t
Cracking scoop by @ciantracey.bsky.social on this story.
Interesting stuff from Cullen on the IRFU's role in Carbery's 2018 move to Munster too: the42.ie/6922082t