Strand Pitch
'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'
Keith Treacy is part of a group fighting to save a concrete pitch in Dublin’s north inner city which has nurtured some of Ireland’s sporting greats.
THE BEAT
Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward
Wages rising and transfer fees increasing, with confidence and concern in equal measure ahead of the 2026 season.
Chastening
France were always favourites but Ireland's frailties a big concern
It was a grim night for Andy Farrell’s side against the brilliant French.
Laura Treacy
'I was always chasing perfection, and never, ever was going to get it' - Cork's retired titan
veteran
The son of a six-time All-Ireland winner who overcame his size to stay in the hunt for glory
Thursday
5 Feb
Reaction
'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
Rugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction from Stade de France after a miserable night for Ireland. The lads will be back tomorrow with Gavan Casey for an extended review of the game in our FREE Rugby Weekly feed.
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Comment
Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days
Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.
down and out
France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris
There were some signs of hope as the Irish bench made an impact but it was misery for Irish fans.
Team news
Kinghorn and Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland, Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return
