The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

The absence of Ireland’s injured captain Johnny Sexton in Paris may tilt the odds slightly towards France, but Andy Farrell’s side still sound like they know exactly how they want to win

The National Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket for the 30,928,077euro jackpot was sold in Ireland.

Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus - and is similar to Ebola. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has confirmed that Lassa fever has never been diagnosed in a person in Ireland

Just over a year after Brexit became a practical reality, the Northern Ireland Assembly is in crisis after its First Minister resigned in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit deal. Ireland's Europe Minister Thomas Byrne tells FRANCE 24 the departure of Paul Givan "has caused deep difficulties…

A happy flyer detailed how everyone cheered as the news was announced

Liverpool’s Megan Campbell is also in line to feature for the first time in more than two years following a series of horror injuries.

Captain Dan Biggar said his team will try to stifle Scotland’s momentum in the Six Nations as Wales aim to redeem themselves after their opening day loss to Ireland

Wales were comfortably beaten by Ireland and now face an in-form Scotland side in Cardiff

We take a look at what is in store in the Six Nations showdown at the Principality Stadium