AFTER an eventful 12 months in international rugby, the Six Nations is back for another instalment, with Ireland’s attempt at an unprecedented third successive Six Nations Championship title starting with a chance to correct last year’s sour note.

England face a daunting start to their latest Six Nations campaign as they meet Ireland in the headline fixture of round one. Steve Borthwick is under pressure to deliver wins after a difficult 2024 in which his side won just five of 12 Test matches in total,

The Ireland squad to face England in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations Opener will be announced by interim boss Simon Easterby this afternoon. With Andy Farrell seconded on British and Irish Lions duty, defence coach Easterby has stepped into the breach and will lead the side throughout most of 2025.

Ireland outside half Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a dead leg. Prendergast had his leg strapped on Wednesday but did take part in training. Assistant coach Andrew Goodman said the coaching staff did expect Prendergast to be "all right" to play.

Connacht academy forward Eanna McCarthy will captain Ireland in their Under-20s Six Nations game against England.

Cadan Murley, the Harlequins wing, has been named as a shock debutant in England’s starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.

BBC Sport NI picks five Ireland players who might catch the eye in this year's Under-20 Six Nations Championship.

NEW IRELAND BOSS Neil Doak has announced his starting side for Ireland’s U20 Six Nations opener against England on Thursday night, [KO: 7.45pm, Virgin Media Two]. Connacht Academy forward Éanna McCarthy will captain the team,