"Every week in the Six Nations is massive but this one, some games feel extra special," McCarthy said. "France, how well they've been going, how strong on the side they are, there's that bit of ...

I wasn’t too bad. Missed the first two Six Nations games, though. It was frustrating but that does happen in rugby a lot.” ...

was a key part of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations-wining campaign in 2024 and becomes the youngest player on the IRFU's central contract system. McCarthy said: "I am delighted to continue my ...

J McCarthy, O'Mahony, Murray, S Prendergast, Aki. Italy head coach Gonzalo Queseda: "We have a new, important opportunity to take to the field in the Six Nations in front of our fans. It is a long ...

The Irish rugby public knew plenty about Joe McCarthy before last year's Guinness Six Nations, but his championship debut away to France was the night he announced himself globally. Having been ...