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March
March 2024
Next Job
'We've got a championship to win... It's a super important week'
9 Mar
6.7k
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Thriller
Heartbreak for Ireland as Grand Slam dream killed by England
The English were deserved winners at a bouncing Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
9 Mar
9.3k
56
right wing
'I’m not going to say starting for Ireland feels like the norm... I don’t want it to stop'
9 Mar
3.0k
0
step four
Logic suggests Ireland will have too much quality for this English team
9 Mar
1.5k
1
Rallying Cry
'We believe we're going to win... This is England. This is home'
8 Mar
4.8k
5
familiar face
'It’s not a deal... I've coached against Ireland twice before'
8 Mar
6.0k
3
Selection
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
Team news
21-year-old wing Feyi-Waboso starts for England against Ireland
7 Mar
5.9k
21
Nous
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
7.9k
13
Up and Running
Flannery in for a thrilling chapter as Springboks defence coach
6 Mar
2.9k
1
Nuisance
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
no scrum no win
'We were rattled' - Irish scrum aims to avoid repeat of 2022 debacle
6 Mar
3.5k
7
Irish Abroad
'If you told me I'd be playing Super Rugby, I'd have laughed in your face'
5 Mar
8.1k
2
Old 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.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
4.5k
4
decisions
England selection uncertain as Borthwick weighs big calls for Ireland
4 Mar
3.5k
3
Shotokan
'I came to Japan with the mindset that everything I know is wrong'
2 Mar
6.2k
3
February
February 2024
gueule de bois
Les Bleus' RWC hangover paints Farrell's Ireland in positive light
29 Feb
3.3k
4
d
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
merchants of ennis
Munster promote academy trio while Casey, Ahern, and Loughman report for URC duty
Updated 27 Feb
11.5k
12
Selection
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
On a Roll
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
Bomb 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.
25 Feb
4.7k
4
Job 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.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
24 Feb
4.9k
10
Tactics
Lowe-powered kicking is crucial to Ireland's tilt at another Slam
24 Feb
1.8k
2
Old 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.
24 Feb
2.0k
1
captain POM
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
doldrums
More change on the way for Ulster after McFarland's exit
A group of senior players could leave the province this summer.
Murray Kinsella
7 hrs ago
13.8k
12
Big man
'It's a special story' - Farrell excited to give Jager his Ireland debut
11 hrs ago
16.0k
38
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.
14 hrs ago
14.0k
99
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.
Murray Kinsella
15 hrs ago
14.5k
49
dupont law
Six Nations shenanigans highlight why Super Rugby is tweaking the law
The Southern Hemisphere competition is closing the intriguing loophole.
20 Feb
5.4k
4
Future
'As long as they have you here, I will happily stay' - Murray
20 Feb
7.3k
17
Inspiration
'He's a real inspiration' - Young fan Dáire Gorman visits Ireland camp
20 Feb
3.9k
2
Injury Update
Doris sits out Ireland training as Frawley gets set for chance at 15
20 Feb
6.8k
26
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.
Murray Kinsella
20 Feb
2.7k
5
RELATED
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
Selection
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
Options
Which one of these squads will win the Six Nations?
24 Jan
6.1k
12
squad update
Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp
23 Jan
10.6k
51
free to play
Bristol lock Caulfield's red card against Connacht overturned
23 Jan
4.6k
28
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.
Murray Kinsella
7 hrs ago
3.7k
4
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