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February
February 2024
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
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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
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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
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Tactics
Lowe-powered kicking is crucial to Ireland's tilt at another Slam
24 Feb
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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
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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
17 hrs ago
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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
22 Feb
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12
Big man
'It's a special story' - Farrell excited to give Jager his Ireland debut
22 Feb
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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.
22 Feb
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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
22 Feb
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dupont law
Six Nations shenanigans highlight why Super Rugby is tweaking the law
The Southern Hemisphere competition is closing the intriguing loophole.
20 Feb
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Future
'As long as they have you here, I will happily stay' - Murray
20 Feb
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Inspiration
'He's a real inspiration' - Young fan Dáire Gorman visits Ireland camp
20 Feb
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Injury Update
Doris sits out Ireland training as Frawley gets set for chance at 15
20 Feb
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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
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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
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squad update
Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp
8 hrs ago
10.6k
51
free to play
Bristol lock Caulfield's red card against Connacht overturned
13 hrs ago
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
22 Jan
4.4k
4
Switch
Gatland says Wales could call on Rhys Ruddock if injuries hit
22 Jan
6.6k
10
Intense
England's Borthwick hails Felix Jones' 'groundbreaking knowledge'
22 Jan
3.5k
1
Not a New Start
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
22 Jan
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5
RELATED
Peter O'Mahony: An Ireland captain 20 years in the making
21 Jan
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
17 Jan
Skipper
'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy
22 Jan
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8
Route to the final
Leinster could host La Rochelle in QFs while Munster go on the road
22 Jan
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Second best
How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jan
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woes
O'Mahony an injury concern while Ahern to spend night in hospital
20 Jan
11.3k
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saints go marching in
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
20 Jan
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Zombie
Thomond Park all set for another cracking European battle
20 Jan
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2
Calvin Nash interview
'It was just, 'What the hell? I'm playing for Ireland, this is crazy''
20 Jan
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Team news
Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick
19 Jan
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14
hybrid
6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster
19 Jan
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19
Selection
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.
Murray Kinsella
17 Jan
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Six Nations Squad
O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.
17 Jan
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decisions
Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard
Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.
Murray Kinsella
17 Jan
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Number 10
Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland
17 Jan
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5
pom
Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'
16 Jan
8.0k
17
Analysis
Why combative Kiwi centre Nankivell is already a Munster fan favourite
The 27-year-old was at the heart of an excellent win in Toulon.
15 Jan
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9
Leader
'There’s quite a few ahead of me' - Doris not expecting Ireland captaincy
15 Jan
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12
10s
Harry Byrne could return for Leinster but Ross set to remain sidelined
15 Jan
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