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On The 42Selection
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.
Nous
Cian Healy is one of Ireland's greatest players of all time
The 36-year-old hopes to continue playing into next season.
On The 42Nuisance
Destructive Doris key to Ireland's 'slow poison' defence
Only two other players in the Six Nations have been in more opposition rucks.
On The 42Old Enemy
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.
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How is Felix Jones' England defence shaping up for Ireland?
The former Ireland fullback has implemented a new ultra-aggressive system.
merchants of ennisMunster promote academy trio while Casey, Ahern, and Loughman report for URC duty
On The 42Selection
Returning big names give Farrell's Ireland food for thought
Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan are set to come back into the mix.
On The 42On a Roll
Should Andy Farrell be pleased with Ireland's performance?
There was some excellent stuff in the win over Wales.
On The 42Bomb Squad
Ireland's beefy bench crucial to finishing the job in Dublin
The likes of Rónan Kelleher and Jack Conan made an impression against Wales.
On The 42Job Done
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.
On The 42Old Foes
'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.
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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.
On The 42doldrums
More change on the way for Ulster after McFarland's exit
A group of senior players could leave the province this summer.
Team news
Frawley starts at 15 with Jager set for Ireland debut off bench
Peter O’Mahony returns to captain a strong Irish matchday 23.
deals
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.
dupont law
Six Nations shenanigans highlight why Super Rugby is tweaking the law
The Southern Hemisphere competition is closing the intriguing loophole.
New Look
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.
Selection
Even with Keenan injury, Ireland have in-form players vying for places
Andy Farrell has strong options for his matchday 23 against Wales.
New Era
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.
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