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Number 10

Munster's Jack Crowley cleverly bosses the Test in the West

The out-half kicked intelligently, showed his running threat, and tackled strongly.

Murray Kinsella

31 Mar

8.0k

sent off

Munster set to appeal against Alex Nankivell's red card

31 Mar

9.5k

Welcome back

Connacht set to bring experienced Billy Millard into new role

31 Mar

9.0k

Round Two

21-year-old Dalton hopes to help Ireland shut Italy down

30 Mar

3.0k

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20-year-old O'Connor gets biggest Munster chance yet in Castlebar

The former PBC fullback is making swift progress in professional rugby.

29 Mar

7.1k

Comeback

Reilly returns after two ACL injuries and analysis with Farrell's Ireland

29 Mar

1.5k

spicy

Mayo set for rip-roaring contest between Connacht and Munster

29 Mar

1.3k

March To Mayo

Casey back as Munster and Connacht call on Ireland internationals

28 Mar

7.6k

Leader

Prendergast amped up for Connacht's big day after Six Nations frustration

28 Mar

1.5k

Kicking On

'They call it 'into the red' where you lose that clarity of thought'

28 Mar

1.3k

Leader

Hard-hitting Jones delighting in Ireland's lineout renaissance

28 Mar

422

Gressroots to Green Shirts

Connacht hope 'fearless' Gavin can be their next Ireland international

The Connacht pathway has produced nine Ireland players since the turn of the century.

Murray Kinsella

27 Mar

5.6k

new ground

'Bundee has one but I won't be putting on a Mayo jersey yet!'

27 Mar

12.9k

Development

O'Connell to lead important Ireland tour shorn of other Irish coaches

Simon Easterby had been due to remain in place as interim head coach.

Murray Kinsella

26 Mar

3.3k

ticket

Easterby, Goodman, and Fogarty confirmed in Farrell's Lions set-up

26 Mar

6.0k

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Mayo boss McStay visits Connacht for MacHale Park history lesson

26 Mar

6.8k

flying visit

What might Clayton McMillan make of this Munster set-up?

The incoming head coach is visiting Limerick this week to meet the squad.

Murray Kinsella

25 Mar

4.6k

West's awake

'26,000 people at MacHale Park. It's massively exciting for Connacht'

25 Mar

4.8k

exits

Ireland's kicking woes punished by clinical France

24 Mar

1.1k

big week

Tucker steps up to lead Connacht with Wilkins on sick leave

24 Mar

6.5k

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Preview

Leinster's visit to Bulls the headliner on a busy day in the URC

22 Mar

1.7k

On Tour

Barrett, Snyman, and Culhane come into Leinster XV to face Bulls

21 Mar

6.4k

six to go

How tough a run do the provinces have in race for URC play-offs?

Leinster are in control, but Munster, Connacht, and Ulster have work to do.

19 Mar

3.9k

W6N

With the World Cup looming, this is a crucial Six Nations for Ireland

Scott Bemand’s side are aiming to pick up where they left off in 2024.

Murray Kinsella

19 Mar

876

Evolution

Who are the fresh faces Ireland could look to for their summer tour?

18 Mar

9.3k

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Tourists

Farrell's Lions party still likely to have strong Irish influence

17 Mar

5.2k

CONFIRMED

Ulster scrum-half John Cooney signs for French club Brive

17 Mar

9.8k

Disciplinary

Nicotera and Vintcent to face hearings after red cards against Ireland

17 Mar

3.4k

Appointments

Italian ref Piardi to take charge of Munster's visit to La Rochelle

17 Mar

4.0k

Review

Evolution will be important as Ireland reflect on mixed Six Nations

The fine detail slipped but Ireland have not become a bad team overnight.

Murray Kinsella

17 Mar

3.4k

Interview

Peter O'Mahony: 'There's days I've said, 'I need to get in a row in the first 10 minutes'

14 Mar

792

Changes

Here's the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy

14 Mar

1.3k

Jack Is Back

Crowley gets his shot at 10 after positively biding his time

14 Mar

3.9k

Worry

Concern for Munster as Nash goes for check-up on ankle injury

14 Mar

11.1k

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Changes

Returning big guns make this a stronger Irish 23 for Rome trip

Ireland want their most complete performance of the championship on Saturday.

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13 Mar

2.8k

Fallout

'It creates a bit of a sh*tstorm where people are getting abuse'

13 Mar

6.7k

decision

Ireland are 'confident' that Jack Crowley will stay in Irish rugby

13 Mar

5.6k

Opportunity

Crowley starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash

13 Mar

12.0k

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technique

This is what Garry Ringrose had to do to pass tackle school

13 Mar

3.9k

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Italian Job

Jack Crowley set to start at 10 for Ireland against Italy

12 Mar

19.1k

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