The lowdown on Ireland’s Nations League date with Israel, John Mullane's talking points from the early league action and can Ireland kick-start their Six Nations campaign against Italy?

The lowdown on Ireland’s Nations League date with Israel, John Mullane's talking points from the early league action and can Ireland kick-start their Six Nations campaign against Italy?

Irish Independent

Saturday, 14 February 2026

This newsletter was edited by Tony Considine

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