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# Analysis

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Tom Clonan: Putin has made another strategic blunder but this is a dangerous moment
Tom Clonan
From the energy crisis to the never-ending Brexit saga - the challenges facing the new UK PM
Christina McSorley
Casey on Boxing: The duality of Anthony Joshua, and his exciting-looking third act
Analysis: Ireland's promising young guns show instinctive skills in Japan
Meath Magic, Kerry patches and what's next? - All-Ireland final talking points
Analysis: The endgame said it all for Ireland against the All Blacks
Analysis: POC's pack give perfect platform for Irish attack to shred the Kiwis
Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series
Analysis: Peter O'Mahony's tour de force against the All Blacks
Beirne's break, Sexton's subtle touches, and Ireland's shape key to superb start
Tomorrow is a huge day for Paul O'Connell and his Irish forwards
Analysis: What Ireland can learn from their near misses in the first Test
Analysis: Aaron Smith's passing masterclass picks Ireland apart
Analysis: 15 minutes where everything fell apart for Ireland
MEPs, assemble: Could Ireland's MEPs do more to influence Europe?
Irish people largely support staying in EU - but many unsure how it works
Ireland's man of the match wants more
What to expect next from this UK government? A lot of noise and not much competence
Sydney Nash
The simple reasons why Ireland finally got it so right against Scotland
Changing Ireland's identity was never going to be easy
The biggest failing of the Kenny era once again apparent in demoralising Armenia loss
Not quite normal: Airport chaos mirrors post-Covid economy struggling to find its level
Analysis: Cork’s body language and tackle count, Waterford's counter-attack, Tipp's response
Tom Clonan: A turning point has been reached in the invasion of Ukraine
Tom Clonan
How Russia is using fake fact-checks to spread disinformation about Ukraine
Why Stephen Kenny's Ireland are making a mockery of football's conventional wisdom
The patronising commentary around Roy Keane needs to stop
Analysis: Defence Commission report sets out stark reality of Ireland's military incapacity
How Ireland cleverly turned Wales' box-kick plan against them
Furlong's stunning pass and Beirne's sleight of hand show point of difference
What will next week's Russian manoeuvres off Ireland look like and what's the overall strategy?
Tactics Board: Rashford and Greenwood fail to capitalise as Rangnick restores width
Why Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is the best tighthead prop in the world
Can Steven Gerrard become a great manager?
Tactics Board: Despite Chelsea result, Rangnick faces a massive challenge at Man United
Paul O'Connell's influence continues to grow as Ireland's pack dominates
Tactics Board: Liverpool suffocate the Gunners with gegenpressing masterclass
Analysing all 20 Ireland games of the Stephen Kenny era
Tactics Board: Cullen the catalyst as Ireland show more progress under Kenny
Lowe's tackle, Ringrose and Conway's save, and Gibson-Park's rescues