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France’s Pascal Pape is shown a yellow card during their Six Nations rugby union match against Ireland at the Aviva stadium in Dublin last month. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Inpho

French lock Pascale Pape loses appeal against 10-week ban

International
March 3, 2015, 18:53

Experienced forward cracked vertebrae in Jamie Heaslip’s back with his knee

Andrew Trimble has signed a two year contract extension with Ulster. Photograph: Darren Kidd/Inpho

Andrew Trimble signs two year Ulster contract extension

Pro12
Eamon Donoghue
March 3, 2015, 17:06

Luke Marshall, Roger Wilson and Ben Te’o facing disciplinary charges

Ireland’s Robbie Hensaw: the try scorer and man of the match in Sunday’s Six Nations match with England will see out his contract with Connacht. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Robbie Henshaw at Connacht till 2016 despite growing interest

International
Gavin Cummiskey
March 3, 2015, 01:00

Leinster, Munster and several European clubs expected to want to sign Ireland centre

Morgan Parra of France cuts a dejected figure after the defeat to Wales at the Stade France at the weekend. Photograph Michael Steele/Getty Images

Saint-André under fire as Parra and Fofana ruled out

International
March 3, 2015, 01:00

Injuries come on the back of a wave of criticism from media, ex-players and coaches

Paul O’Connell takes a lineout during Ireland’s win over England. The match clock appeared to stop accidentally after Ireland’s try. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Six Nations: Timekeeping controversy in Ireland’s match with England

International
Gerry Thornley
March 3, 2015, 17:35

More than two extra minutes may have been played by the TMO at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland’s women’s rugby team: Indications from within World Rugby appear to make Ireland favourites to host the 2017 World Cup ahead of England and South Africa. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland now looks favourite to host 2017 Women’s World Cup

International
Gavin Cummiskey
March 2, 2015, 22:21

IRFU proposes that pool matches be played in UCD with knockout stages in Belfast

Isa Nacewa may be returning to Leinster next season with talk of his signing a year-long contract in a player/coach role. Photograph: Dan Sheridan /Inpho

Return of Isa Nacewa still a possibility for Leinster

Pro12
John O'Sullivan
March 2, 2015, 20:30

Leo Cullen says squad needs to be bolstered, especially with players going to World Cup

Wales say Sam Warbuton will return to training this week despite concerns over a knee injury. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Wales say duo Sam Warbuton and Dan Biggar will be fit to face Ireland

International
March 2, 2015, 19:42

Alex Cuthbert and Justin Tipuric among 12 players released back to the regions

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson will return to training on Tuesday. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Paddy Jackson returns to training and will be back before April

Pro12
Eamon Donoghue
March 2, 2015, 19:12

Robbie Diack will be available for the Guinness PRO12 match against Dragons

Leinster say Zane Kirchner contract talks are at an advanced stage. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Leinster contract extension for Zane Kirchner imminent

Pro12
John O'Sullivan
March 2, 2015, 16:03

Isa Nacewa return in player/coach capacity is ‘miles off’ say province

Johnny Sexton and Rory Best watch the closing stages of Sunday’s win over England from the bench. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Johnny Sexton injury said to be ‘minor’

International
March 2, 2015, 15:50

Unclear if Ireland outhalf will be made available for Racing Metro this weekend

The IRFU have announced they have submitted an official bid to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Photograph: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland bid to host 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup

International
March 2, 2015, 12:46

IRFU announce official bid with Dublin and Belfast to be host cities rathe than Limerick

George Ford was given a masterclass by Johnny Sexton in England’s 19-9 defeat to Ireland on Sunday. (EPA/Aidan Crawley)

‘Out-thought and outclassed’: English media reacts to Ireland’s win

International
Patrick Madden
March 2, 2015, 11:30

The UK press have lauded Ireland and dismissed England’s World Cup chances

Generally speaking Conor Murray’s box-kicking was wonderfully accurate and it was an area of the game in which Ireland generated huge currency in possession terms.

Ireland’s Six Nations win over England: what we learned

International
John O'Sullivan
March 2, 2015, 11:10

A fine 19-9 victory with just enough ‘work-ons’ to occupy Joe Schmidt and his management team over the next fortnight.

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell, playing his 99th international, blocks down Ben Youngs of England. Photo: Inpho/Dan Sheridan

Ireland’s power play wins the day and crushes England’s hopes

International
Gerry Thornley
March 2, 2015, 08:11

Joe Schmidt’s side show superiority with a ferocious display for 10th straight win

Robbie Henshaw celebrates with Conor Murray after his try Photo: Inpho/James Crombie

Quiet man Robbie Henshaw has the last word

International
Johnny Watterson
March 2, 2015, 02:00

Man-of-the-match employs manoeuvre practised with Conor Murray to deadly effect

Tommy O’Donnell is tackled by Billy Vunipola and Richard Wigglesworth after coming on for Seán O’Brien in Ireland’s 19-9 victory against England. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO

Tommy O’Donnell delighted to make impact off the bench against England

International
Malachy Clerkin
March 2, 2015, 01:42

Flanker has contributed more than most in Ireland’s Six Nations success thus far

Simon Zebo competes for a high ball with George Ford during Sunday’s action at the Aviva Stadium: Ireland kicked the ball 44 times compared with England’s 27. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

England left kicking themselves as predicted

International
Gavin Cummiskey
March 2, 2015, 00:30

Stuart Lancaster admits he knew an aerial bombardment was coming from Ireland

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Six Nations: Ireland 19 England 9

England's Billy Twelvetrees is tackled by Ireland's Tommy O'Donnel. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters

6 Nations 2015: Ireland 19 England 9

Ireland outhalf Jonathan Sexton tackles France centre Mathieu Bastareaud during the Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images

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<b>Wales 16-21 England:</b>The light show at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff ahead of the opening game of the 2015 Six Nations. <br>
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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	PD	Pts
Ireland	3	3	0	0	63	23	+40	6
England	3	2	0	1	77	52	+25	4
Wales	3	2	0	1	62	57	+5	4
France	3	1	0	2	39	46	-7	2
Italy	3	1	0	2	42	92	-50	2
Scotland	3	0	0	3	50	63	-13	0

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Connacht	16	9	1	6	317	267	4	42
Scarlets	16	6	3	7	324	294	6	36
Edinburgh	15	7	1	7	261	286	3	33
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