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'We stuck at it' - Farrell pleased with Ireland's effort against 'tenacious' Welsh side
24 Feb
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Comment
Frawley injects some life into scrappy win over Wales
The fullback capped a fine display with his first try for Ireland.
24 Feb
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Dan Sheehan
'I probably lacked confidence as a teenager, saw myself as a decent club player'
24 Feb
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Underdogs
'Ireland are probably the best team in the world' - New-look Wales braced for tough Dublin test
Updated 23 Feb
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Patience
Frawley will hope to make up for lost time as he finally wins first Test start
22 Feb
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Tadhg Beirne
'As soon as he puts the blue scrum cap on, he turns into something else'
22 Feb
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Crowley
'He's got to the stage where he's filling other people with confidence around him'
21 Feb
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Words Of Warning
'When Warren speaks, players respond to it' - Easterby wary of new-look Wales
21 Feb
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Update
Munster pair Jager and Ahern join Ireland squad but Henderson a doubt for Wales clash
19 Feb
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Flying High
Ireland quickly hit their stride as chasing pack struggle in Six Nations
14 Feb
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next man up
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.
13 Feb
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Swimming
Daniel Wiffen through to 800m Freestyle final at World Championships in Doha
13 Feb
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Big Joe
‘I love pressuring teams, love getting them ‘man and ball’’ - McCarthy
13 Feb
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Analysis
'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.
12 Feb
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Top 10
Crowley backs up Marseille with another impressive attacking display
12 Feb
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Reaction
'You’ve got to be happy with that' - Farrell satisfied after Italy rout
11 Feb
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bonus point
Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy
Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
11 Feb
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Preview
Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash
11 Feb
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Comment
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.
Ciarán Kennedy
10 Feb
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oh Captain my captain
'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland
10 Feb
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late bloomer
'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'
10 Feb
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chasing history
Farrell urges Ireland to build on Marseille momentum against Italy
10 Feb
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Leader
'Let’s see what he can do with it' - Farrell excited to hand Doris Ireland captaincy
9 Feb
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Team news
Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
9 Feb
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Jack Conan
'There's far more progression here and understanding of what makes you who you are'
9 Feb
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Air Force
After World Cup struggles, Ireland's lineout proves point of strength against France
8 Feb
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pulling the strings
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.
8 Feb
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Selection
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.
7 Feb
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Update
Garry Ringrose 'progressing nicely' as Ireland turn attention to Italy
7 Feb
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Analysis
How Hugo Keenan's defensive plays were a key part of Ireland's win in France
The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.
6 Feb
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RELATED
'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'
6 Feb
Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
5 Feb
CONFIRMED
Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery appointed Springboks defence coach
Rassie Erasmus is returning to the position of head coach.
6 Feb
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Momentum
'It's almost like the World Cup was a stepping stone to keep going, keep improving'
6 Feb
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words of wisdom
'It opened up my eyes to how good Faz is with people' - Nash on milestone night in France
5 Feb
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Doubling up
Ireland have shot at Grand Slam history after magic in Marseille
No team has ever won back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
5 Feb
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Marseille
Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.
4 Feb
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Reaction
'It was special' - Joe McCarthy savours memorable night in Marseille
3 Feb
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Captain
O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.
3 Feb
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Impact
'Outstanding' Joe McCarthy rises to the occasion in Marseille
2 Feb
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Up and Running
Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade Vélodrome.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
2 Feb
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Opening Night
Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour
It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.
2 Feb
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