Upcoming Matches
Overview
Last season’s success for Ireland marked Andy Farrell’s side’s second Six Nations title in a row.
Ireland have arguably played the most consistently exciting rugby of the Six Nations era, but have won the tournament six times.
The first of those came in 2009 when Ronan O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll inspired the backs and the pack was driven on by the likes of Paul O’Connell and David Wallace.
While they won the tournament in both 2014 and 2015, those results were arguably overshadowed by their poor showing at the latter year’s World Cup.
By then Sexton had taken the reins from O’Gara and aided by O’Connell and Sean O’Brien, guided his country to glory. He did so again in 2018, but again they failed to capitalise on their momentum and crashed out in the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup.
They lived up to their status as the world’s number one ranked nation in 2023 as they secured the Grand Slam.
Ireland at the Six Nations
Ireland’s History at the Six Nations
Ireland boasts a proud rugby tradition, consistently competing at the highest level in the Six Nations.
Key Achievements:
- Championship Titles: Ireland has won the championship outright 15 times and shared it 9 times.
- Grand Slams: Ireland has achieved 4 Grand Slams, the most recent in 2023.
- Triple Crowns: They have secured the Triple Crown 12 times.
Memorable Eras:
- 1948 Grand Slam: Ireland’s first Grand Slam, led by legendary players like Jack Kyle, remains iconic.
- 2009 and 2018 Success: Under Declan Kidney and Joe Schmidt, Ireland achieved Grand Slams and dominated the competition.
- 2023 Grand Slam: Under Andy Farrell, Ireland cemented their status as the world’s top-ranked team.
Rivalries and Records:
- Against England: These matches often decide the championship, showcasing Ireland’s strength.
- Against Wales and Scotland: Traditional rivalries fuel intense competition.
Recent Years:
Ireland has solidified its place as one of the world’s best teams, combining precision and power to dominate opponents.
Ireland Six Nations 2025 – Squad
Manager
Simon Easterby (Interim)
Forwards
Ewan Ashman (Edinburgh), Josh Bayliss (Bath), Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow), Gregor Brown (Glasgow), Dave Cherry (Edinburgh), Luke Crosbie (Edinburgh), Scott Cummings (Glasgow), Rory Darge (Glasgow), Jack Dempsey (Glasgow), Matt Fagerson (Glasgow), Zander Fagerson (Glasgow), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Jonny Gray (Bordeaux), Patrick Harrison (Edinburgh), Will Hurd (Leicester), Jack Mann (Glasgow), D’Arcy Rae (Edinburgh), Dylan Richardson (Sharks), Jamie Ritchie (Edinburgh), Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh), Rory Sutherland (Glasgow), Marshall Sykes (Edinburgh)
Backs
Bundee Aki (Connacht), Caolin Blade (Connacht), Jack Crowley (Munster), Ciaran Frawley (Leinster), Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster), Mack Hansen (Connacht), Robbie Henshaw (Leinster), Hugo Keenan (Leinster), James Lowe (Leinster), Conor Murray (Munster), Calvin Nash (Munster), Jimmy O’Brien (Leinster), Jamie Osborne (Leinster), Sam Prendergast (Leinster), Garry Ringrose (Leinster)
IRELAND AT THE GUINNESS SIX NATIONS | PREDICTIONS
| Date & Time | Teams | Location | Prediction | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Feb 16:45 | Ireland vs England | Dublin | Leaning Ireland | Ireland 28 – England 16 | Sun, 9 Feb 15:00 | Scotland vs Ireland | Edinburgh | Could go either way | Ireland 19 – Scotland 18 | Sat, 22 Feb 14:15 | Wales vs Ireland | Cardiff | Backing Ireland | Ireland 31 – Wales 12 | Sat, 8 Mar 14:15 | Ireland vs France | Dublin | Leaning Ireland | Ireland 26 – France 17 | Sat, 15 Mar 14:15 | Italy vs Ireland | Rome | Backing Ireland | Ireland 34 – Italy 13 |
