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What is Johnny Sexton's role with Ireland and will he stay on next year?

The legendary former out-half has kept a low profile since returning part-time.

Murray Kinsella

2 hrs ago

509

Flying Fijians

'It’s great' - Farrell welcomes Fijian comments about 'vulnerable' Ireland

3 hrs ago

1.1k

Yesterday

21st November 2024

hotshot

From fifth in Leinster's depth chart to starting for Ireland - McCarthy's rise

The 21-year-old hooker will make his debut against Fiji on Saturday.

Murray Kinsella

12 hrs ago

2.7k

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Nov 22

first caps

'Loads and loads of potential' - Izuchukwu and McCarthy get Ireland debuts

16 hrs ago

5.4k

Pride of Naas

'It’s special to be part of that pathway' - Osborne impressing for Ireland

21 Nov

1.7k

This week

17th November 2024 - 22nd November 2024

playmaker

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against Fiji

20 Nov

13.5k

POTY

'I want to be one of the best in the world. I still have a lot of work to do'

19 Nov

3.1k

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Update

Baird ruled out of Fiji clash but Furlong and O'Toole could return

19 Nov

4.6k

Discipline

How Ireland conceded another 13 penalties against Argentina

Andy Farrell’s side came out on the wrong side of the penalty count for the second week running.

Murray Kinsella

18 Nov

2.7k

dangerous ground

Ireland's tale of two halves leaves Farrell with food for thought

18 Nov

2.5k

new caps

'It's not about one cap... It's how hungry you are to kick on now'

18 Nov

2.1k

Big Joe

'Church was making some of the craziest noises ever to get a counter-ruck'

17 Nov

7.2k

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Selection

'Fiji are unbelievably dangerous' - Farrell considers Ireland changes

17 Nov

5.3k

Last week

10th November 2024 - 16th November 2024

Nervy

'We're still trying to find our feet. Hopefully, we'll build through this month'

15 Nov

4.9k

edgy

Farrell's Ireland squeeze home against Pumas after stressful second half

Argentina had a chance to pull off a historic win in Dublin but Ireland clung on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

15 Nov

4.9k

Tourists

Prospect of Lions trip to Oz under Farrell is looming for Irish players

15 Nov

2.2k

Pressure

'We're confident' - Ireland back their lineout to fire against Argentina

15 Nov

2.0k

Succession

The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins

Brett Robinson is promising to stabilise the financial crisis in rugby union.

14 Nov

1.6k

system

'Your strength is your weakness and that's probably the case with Irish rugby'

Are promising young Irish players getting enough chances to actually play?

Murray Kinsella

14 Nov

4.4k

depth chart

Chance to build Irish tighthead depth welcome with Clarkson set for debut

14 Nov

2.8k

Selection

Farrell gives 'lucky' players second chance but freshens up Irish bench

There’s just one change to the starting XV but four among the replacements.

Murray Kinsella

13 Nov

3.2k

Big Chance

'He’s ready. He’s a confident kid' - Farrell backs Prendergast

13 Nov

6.5k

continuity

Clarkson set for Ireland debut but Farrell likely to make minimal changes to XV

13 Nov

5.9k

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'I was putting a lot of pressure on myself to play well for Connacht'

13 Nov

3.4k

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Dr Phil, a Portlaoise man, and a hungry pack of Pumas

Alan Kingsley worked on Argentina’s kicking game at training in Dublin today.

Murray Kinsella

12 Nov

2.1k

'This has been a dream job since my time at Munster'

12 Nov

14.8k

Bouncing Back

Ireland need a big push against Pumas to show last Friday was a blip

This Irish team have had a habit of bouncing back after disappointing performances.

Murray Kinsella

11 Nov

2.1k

Back on the Horse

'Good teams bounce back' - Farrell trusts Ireland to show true colours

11 Nov

3.8k

Sloppy

Why Ireland's attack failed to fire in frustrating defeat to the All Blacks

Issues at the breakdown and lineout, as well as simple handling errors, denied Ireland any flow.

Murray Kinsella

10 Nov

4.8k

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This month

November 2024

downbeat

'There's no excuse' - Farrell gutted by Ireland's lack of energy and accuracy

8 Nov

7.2k

tough night

All Blacks storm Dublin as sloppy Ireland come off second best

Andy Farrell’s men failed to get firing in attack as the Kiwis claimed a deserved win.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

8 Nov

6.2k

no scrum no win

Can Ireland right the perceived wrongs of the scrum last year?

8 Nov

2.3k

Rivals

Whatever about the sledging, the rugby tonight promises fireworks

Ireland’s clashes with New Zealand have been enthralling over the past decade.

Murray Kinsella

8 Nov

1.8k

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Grassroots

'This is what rugby is all about... It reminds me of my club in New Zealand'

CYM rugby club in Dublin had a visit from some of the All Blacks this morning.

Murray Kinsella

7 Nov

8.4k

Razor

Grá for Guinness, Ireland at 18, and the whirlwind All Blacks job

Scott Robertson, who once played with Newtownards, marches to his own beat.

Murray Kinsella

6 Nov

3.8k

Nous

Farrell has gone with his most experienced, tried-and-trusted selection

The Ireland head coach has included lots of know-how in his squad to face the All Blacks.

Murray Kinsella

6 Nov

5.1k

Team news

Bealham starts for Ireland as Furlong misses All Blacks clash

6 Nov

8.8k

Allow the access

The big kick change to look out for in Ireland's battle with All Blacks

Referees have been told to clamp down on obstruction by kick escorters.

Murray Kinsella

5 Nov

4.3k

Blow

Tadhg Furlong set to miss Ireland's clash with the All Blacks

5 Nov

19.5k

Roots

The All Blacks wing descended from Irish potato farmers

5 Nov

9.2k