WHILE I am not a huge rugby fan, I take a passing interest ... It did cross my mind that perhaps the fact that Ireland were not in their traditional green was somehow affecting their performance.

More info Six Nations title favourites Ireland ... jersey in a Test fixture. Historically Ireland were allowed to wear green at the Principality Stadium but under new World Rugby rules they ...

In a first for the Six Nations, the iconic red of Wales and green of ... to the new World Rugby rules, the away team must change their jersey if there's a kit clash. As such, Ireland will don ...

Ireland have made a change of wardrobe for their meeting with Wales in the 2025 Six Nations (and onward) due to a rule change for the competition.

Despite bringing an end to Murray’s ownership of the green number ... for Ireland under World Rugby residency rules ending Murray’s ownership of the green number nine jersey.

Ireland are therefore wearing white jerseys, rather than their traditional green, in Cardiff in round three under rules that are also expected to apply at the 2027 World Cup. It follows a switch ...