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March
March 2024
'It’s not a deal... I've coached against Ireland twice before'
8 Mar
5.9k
3
Ireland locked and loaded after Farrell finalises tough call
The decision to go for a 6/2 bench split means Garry Ringrose has missed out.
7 Mar
4.8k
8
21-year-old wing Feyi-Waboso starts for England against Ireland
7 Mar
5.9k
22
Cian Healy is one of Ireland's greatest players of all time
The 36-year-old hopes to continue playing into next season.
7 Mar
7.8k
13
Flannery in for a thrilling chapter as Springboks defence coach
6 Mar
2.8k
1
Destructive Doris key to Ireland's 'slow poison' defence
Only two other players in the Six Nations have been in more opposition rucks.
Murray Kinsella
6 Mar
3.7k
2
'We were rattled' - Irish scrum aims to avoid repeat of 2022 debacle
6 Mar
3.5k
7
'If you told me I'd be playing Super Rugby, I'd have laughed in your face'
5 Mar
8.1k
2
It was the 1970s when Ireland last beat England five times in a row
Andy Farrell’s side know they are likely to face an English onslaught this weekend.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
4.5k
4
England selection uncertain as Borthwick weighs big calls for Ireland
4 Mar
3.5k
3
'I came to Japan with the mindset that everything I know is wrong'
2 Mar
5.9k
3
February
February 2024
Les Bleus' RWC hangover paints Farrell's Ireland in positive light
29 Feb
3.3k
4
How is Felix Jones' England defence shaping up for Ireland?
The former Ireland fullback has implemented a new ultra-aggressive system.
28 Feb
3.5k
10
Munster promote academy trio while Casey, Ahern, and Loughman report for URC duty
Updated 27 Feb
11.5k
12
Returning big names give Farrell's Ireland food for thought
Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan are set to come back into the mix.
Murray Kinsella
27 Feb
7.5k
15
Should Andy Farrell be pleased with Ireland's performance?
There was some excellent stuff in the win over Wales.
Murray Kinsella
26 Feb
4.6k
6
Ireland's beefy bench crucial to finishing the job in Dublin
The likes of Rónan Kelleher and Jack Conan made an impression against Wales.
25 Feb
4.7k
5
Ireland march on in Grand Slam bid after BP win over Wales
Tadhg Beirne’s late try ensured another five match points for Andy Farrell’s men.
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Reports from the Aviva Stadium
24 Feb
4.9k
10
Lowe-powered kicking is crucial to Ireland's tilt at another Slam
24 Feb
1.7k
2
'It's like doing your Leaving Cert with 60,000 people correcting it live'
Ireland expect Wales to bring ferocity and fight in Dublin today.
24 Feb
2.0k
1
This could be the most interesting chapter of O'Mahony's career
Andy Farrell says he’s open-minded about the duration of the Cork man’s captaincy of Ireland.
Murray Kinsella
23 Feb
4.0k
18
More change on the way for Ulster after McFarland's exit
A group of senior players could leave the province this summer.
Murray Kinsella
22 Feb
13.6k
12
'It's a special story' - Farrell excited to give Jager his Ireland debut
22 Feb
16.0k
38
Frawley starts at 15 with Jager set for Ireland debut off bench
Peter O’Mahony returns to captain a strong Irish matchday 23.
22 Feb
14.0k
100
O'Mahony and Murray both offered new Munster contracts
The 34-year-old back row and scrum-half look likely to play on in Irish rugby.
Murray Kinsella
22 Feb
14.5k
49
Six Nations shenanigans highlight why Super Rugby is tweaking the law
The Southern Hemisphere competition is closing the intriguing loophole.
20 Feb
5.3k
4
'As long as they have you here, I will happily stay' - Murray
20 Feb
7.3k
17
'He's a real inspiration' - Young fan Dáire Gorman visits Ireland camp
20 Feb
3.9k
2
Doris sits out Ireland training as Frawley gets set for chance at 15
20 Feb
6.8k
26
Gatland's Wales side has totally transformed in the space of a year
Many of the old familiar faces have moved on as Gatland ushers in the new era.
Murray Kinsella
20 Feb
2.7k
5
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Munster pair Jager and Ahern join Ireland squad but Henderson a doubt for Wales clash
19 Feb
Eight new players included in the Ireland Women's Rugby squad for Six Nations campaign
19 Feb
Even with Keenan injury, Ireland have in-form players vying for places
Andy Farrell has strong options for his matchday 23 against Wales.
Murray Kinsella
19 Feb
4.5k
17
January
January 2024
Which one of these squads will win the Six Nations?
24 Jan
6.0k
13
Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp
23 Jan
10.5k
51
Bristol lock Caulfield's red card against Connacht overturned
23 Jan
4.6k
28
No Sexton, Dupont, Farrell - This year's Six Nations will feel different
France are favourites for the title as they face Ireland at home in Marseille.
Murray Kinsella
22 Jan
3.6k
4
Gatland says Wales could call on Rhys Ruddock if injuries hit
22 Jan
6.5k
11
England's Borthwick hails Felix Jones' 'groundbreaking knowledge'
22 Jan
3.4k
1
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
22 Jan
2.7k
5
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Peter O'Mahony: An Ireland captain 20 years in the making
21 Jan
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
17 Jan
'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy
22 Jan
4.4k
8
Leinster could host La Rochelle in QFs while Munster go on the road
22 Jan
4.6k
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