Ireland captain Caelan Doris says the squad are determined to finish their Six Nations Championship on a high for retiring trio Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray after Saturday’s “gutting” 42-27 defeat to France that ended their Grand Slam hopes.
IRFU confirms back-row Peter OMahony, scrum-half Conor Murray, loosehead prop Cian Healy will all retire from Test rugby following 2025 Six Nations; OMahony, Healy to retire from all forms at end of season;
The stands were already filled to the brim when Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray – alongside his young son – took to the pitch before Ireland kicked off against France. It will be an emotional day for the Ireland regardless of the result with the trio bowing out of Ireland duty at the
Irish rugby bids farewell to three of its finest representatives today. Centurions all, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Cian Healy may feature in Rome against Italy in the final round of Six Nations but today against France at the Aviva will be the last occasion this trio will appear for Ireland at home.
Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 8 March Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, Radio Ulster & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app;
Score and updates from Six Nations title decider as visitors strike after frantic start - Can the hosts take a significant step towards a grand slam and an unprecedented third successive title?
Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty - Ireland face France and Italy in the final two rounds of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.
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Chapeau Fabien. Chapeau Les Blues. This was the moment when France finally shrugged off their World Cup blues, which had lingered for far too long. On the evidence of this display, France look unstoppable.