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Four back from long-term injuries and one new call-up as Ireland name first squad of 2024
Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan return, while uncapped Emily Murphy has received her first official call-up.
Show of faith
Doris to reassess self-image after week of challenges, research, and rewards as Ireland captain
‘As Pete comes back in, I want to try to be more of a voice and help him as much as possible.’
top of his game
'As amazing as rugby is, it still takes away things. It takes you away from family'
James Lowe is nearing the peak of his powers as he balances rugby and fatherhood, but he believes he still has scope for improvement.
On The 42syncing feeling
McCloskey responds to Farrell's Ireland challenge after 'face didn't fit' under Schmidt
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Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
appointment TVPatrick Mahomes can overthrow Tom Brady as The Greatest, but 7 titles may never be matched
familiar face
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
On The 42squeaker
Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.
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Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.
upstarts
6 uncapped players who could light up the Six Nations
Gavan Casey chooses six players whose impending test debuts could lead to glittering tournaments for their respective countries.
On The 42munster v crusaders
Rob Penney invokes 'Fields' and 'Zombie' as Crusaders lay seeds for Páirc battle
On The 42Up In The Air
Ranking the teams ahead of this year's Six Nations
Gavan Casey’s lay of the land ahead of kick-off on Friday.
On The 42réel reconnaître réel
'I think he's the only guy who's said 'no' to me' - ROG backs Crowley's mindset in Marseille
Ronan O’Gara on Jack Crowley, a ‘freed-up’ France, and Friday night’s Six Nations opener.
On The 42jack crowley
'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'
If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.
On The 42post-world cup bleus
Easterby: No need for Ireland to start afresh as they eye up 'opportunity' in Marseille
year of the crocUnbeaten Lewis Crocker upping the ante as he takes on familiar foe in Belfast headliner
On The 42marching in
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
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