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March
March 2024
'They're very different. That’s the balance of a good second row partnership'
James Ryan to miss rest of Six Nations after 'freak accident' in training
Keenan returns to start against England as Ryan ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Ireland have tools to embrace pressures of Twickenham test
Keenan and Ringrose both train as Ireland hope to bring full strength squad to Twickenham
'He can bring the best out of people' - Why Richie Murphy can lift Ulster in interim role
'I knew there was interest from Australia, but I was never going to go'
Kerr 'surprised' to get call from O'Shea about Ireland return
Ireland confident they can 'thrive' under pressure from Felix Jones' defensive system
February
February 2024
Keenan and Ringrose step up rehab ahead of trip to Twickenham
Calvin Nash has delivered quality contributions in Ireland's attack
The Munster player has produced some excellent moments across Ireland’s first three games.
Ireland have plenty more in the tank as attention turns to Twickenham
'The scoreline probably didn’t reflect the effort we’d put in' - Gatland
'We stuck at it' - Farrell pleased with Ireland's effort against 'tenacious' Welsh side
Frawley injects some life into scrappy win over Wales
The fullback capped a fine display with his first try for Ireland.
'I probably lacked confidence as a teenager, saw myself as a decent club player'
'Ireland are probably the best team in the world' - New-look Wales braced for tough Dublin test
Frawley will hope to make up for lost time as he finally wins first Test start
'As soon as he puts the blue scrum cap on, he turns into something else'
'He's got to the stage where he's filling other people with confidence around him'
'When Warren speaks, players respond to it' - Easterby wary of new-look Wales
Munster pair Jager and Ahern join Ireland squad but Henderson a doubt for Wales clash
Ireland quickly hit their stride as chasing pack struggle in Six Nations
Depth at fullback comes into focus as Ireland await update on Hugo Keenan injury
The Leinster player suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s defeat of Italy.
Daniel Wiffen through to 800m Freestyle final at World Championships in Doha
‘I love pressuring teams, love getting them ‘man and ball’’ - McCarthy
'He's on fire at the minute' - Henshaw's form leaves Farrell with a big decision for Wales
The Ireland centre has looked back to his influential best in the wins against France and Italy.
Crowley backs up Marseille with another impressive attacking display
'You’ve got to be happy with that' - Farrell satisfied after Italy rout
Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy
Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.
Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash
Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat
Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.
'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland
'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'
Farrell urges Ireland to build on Marseille momentum against Italy
'Let’s see what he can do with it' - Farrell excited to hand Doris Ireland captaincy
Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
'There's far more progression here and understanding of what makes you who you are'
After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France
Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system
Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.