In-form McCloskey ‘delivering’ for Ireland – Ringrose

February 24, 2026 No Comments

In-form McCloskey ‘delivering’ for Ireland – RingroseImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ringrose and McCloskey have formed Ireland’s centre partnership for their three Six Nations games Published31 minutes agoComments

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says he feels “lucky” to play alongside the in-form Stuart McCloskey in this year’s Six Nations.

Ulster’s McCloskey has been a standout performer for Ireland in their three games in the championship so far, dovetailing well with centre partner Ringrose in particular in the 42-21 win over England on Saturday.

Ringrose heaped praise on the 33-year-old, who has had to bide his time to shine on the international stage, and is delighted their partnership is functioning well in Ireland’s games so far.

“I feel lucky to play alongside him. He’s going particularly well and [against England] he was brilliant,” Ringrose stated.

“It’s kind of the off-the-pitch or outside of the 80 minutes, we are working hard as a centres group, as a unit to try and get things right, be adaptable as to who’s in there and all be on the same page, while also then bringing that kind of uniqueness and individual quality.

“We’re all buying into the collective and he’s properly delivering on bringing his uniqueness and individual strengths which has been evident the last few games.”

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After back-to-back victories over Italy and England propelled Ireland back into championship contention, Andy Farrell’s side have a fallow week before they host struggling Wales in Dublin on Friday, 6 March.

While the Welsh have lost their last 13 Six Nations games, Ringrose is wary of the threat they posed in their narrow defeat against Scotland and how quickly fortunes can change in the championship if Ireland do not prepare well.

“That’s the challenge and it’s the beauty of the Six Nations. Even talking to the England lads how quick things can shift in two weeks,” he added.

“We were in a tough spot after losing to France, they [England] were in a great spot after continuing their winning ways against Wales and in two weeks the different things shift.

“So, that’s the challenge to probably front up and try and put in a performance.

“It’s our preparation, so that’ll be the focus for the next two weeks.”