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April
April 2024
Underdogs
Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.
Murray Kinsella
7 Apr
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RELATED
'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'
6 Apr
'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'
4 Apr
Conor Murray
'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'
Conor Murray is pleased to have signed up for another year with Munster and Ireland.
6 Apr
2.9k
3
Team news
Snyman fit for Munster as Zebo starts against Northampton
5 Apr
7.6k
28
Gav Coombes
'I think there's a lot more in me... I want to add to those two Ireland caps'
5 Apr
5.8k
4
Stand up and fight
'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'
The English side are six-point favourites for Sunday’s clash at Franklin’s Gardens.
Murray Kinsella
4 Apr
7.1k
4
Rudolph Gerhardus
'He’s outrageously gifted' - Snyman's fitness could be key for Munster
4 Apr
4.0k
1
Update
Munster optimistic about Snyman but Nash only 50/50 for Saints
3 Apr
3.0k
1
Exiles
'We needed a police escort to get to the ground, it was like a World Cup final'
1 Apr
18.8k
2
Injury Update
Keenan and Porter among Leinster concerns ahead of Leicester game
1 Apr
4.6k
11
Halfback
Doak's move to out-half an intriguing aspect of Ulster's rebuild
The 22-year-old was at number 10 against the Stormers on Saturday.
1 Apr
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March
March 2024
shape of the game
20-minute reds, no croc rolls, and crooked lineout throws
23 Mar
2.0k
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Irish Abroad
'I never thought I was going to be in Tbilisi... I'm going to ride the wave'
Former Connacht man Conor McPhillips helped Georgia to their Rugby Europe Championship title.
21 Mar
4.0k
3
Golden Tickets
Aussies have big appetite for Lions tour that could have Irish tinge
There was high demand for the first batch of tickets Down Under.
Murray Kinsella
20 Mar
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Bundee
Ireland's Aki on shortlist for 6N player of the championship
19 Mar
5.3k
14
Progress
England and France's upward trajectories ominous for Ireland
They’ll both come to Dublin next year as Ireland look to make it three consecutive titles.
Murray Kinsella
19 Mar
4.3k
5
fresh faces
The six players who made Six Nations debuts for Ireland
19 Mar
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first place
Six Nations title an excellent achievement for Farrell's remodelled side
Ireland’s statement performance came on the opening weekend in Marseille.
Murray Kinsella
18 Mar
3.7k
4
Five Metre Tap
'We made a boll**ks of it in the captain's run!' - Ireland's Six Nations-sealing try
Andrew Porter finally cracked the Scottish resistance with a clever set-piece play.
17 Mar
7.6k
9
The Boss
'I thought we played bloody well' - Andy Farrell proud of Ireland
16 Mar
4.1k
16
pom
'If it was my last one, it's not a bad one to go on' - O'Mahony
16 Mar
5.6k
42
Ireland are Six Nations champions again after squeezing past Scots
Andy Farrell’s men have sealed back-to-back titles after a hard-fought win in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
16 Mar
3.4k
4
LATE CHANGE
Larmour starts as Keenan ruled out of Ireland's clash with Scotland
16 Mar
4.2k
11
Number 10
Crowley can see out impressive first Six Nations as Ireland's main man
The 24-year-old has added classy touches and a notable physicality at out-half.
16 Mar
3.2k
15
spicy
'We're not playing tennis or golf... you've got to be on the edge'
16 Mar
2.4k
5
Eligibility
'He's a French player born in France' - Les Bleus believe Frisch is committed
15 Mar
8.9k
26
Eligible
Ireland boss Farrell says Frisch is '100% still at the front of our minds'
15 Mar
5.7k
31
longevity
'It takes unbelievable dedication and courage to stay at the top'
15 Mar
2.6k
13
d
How Ireland's defence took backward steps against England
With Scotland coming to town, Simon Easterby’s charges will be highly motivated.
14 Mar
3.2k
4
HIA
'You trust the experts' - Farrell confident Nash is good to go
14 Mar
2.2k
5
Same Again
Ireland XV unchanged for Scotland clash but opt for 5/3 bench split
Calvin Nash is on the right wing, while Harry Byrne and Garry Ringrose come into the 23.
14 Mar
9.8k
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Team news
Scotland make two changes for Six Nations visit to Ireland
14 Mar
5.0k
14
reflection
'Paulie is realistic' - Ireland calm about lineout hiccups
13 Mar
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finale
Scotland are no mugs. Ireland have to deliver on Super Saturday
Gregor Townsend’s side are playing for a Triple Crown as they aim to end their losing streak against Ireland.
Murray Kinsella
12 Mar
4.2k
14
Eligibility
Munster worried by Frisch call-up as Ireland wait to see what happens
The province are also said to be concerned about Mike Haley attracting interest from England.
Murray Kinsella
12 Mar
7.3k
13
HIA
Ireland say Nash and Frawley are 'on track' to play against Scotland
12 Mar
3.9k
25
Matchday 23
Injuries could force changes on Farrell's Ireland for Scotland clash
11 Mar
17.5k
16
title on the line
Still a major prize on offer as Ireland look to learn from tough lessons
The chance to secure the Six Nations title should not be sniffed at.
Murray Kinsella
11 Mar
2.5k
21
Skipper
'A savage battle' - Tough day for Ireland captain O'Mahony in London
10 Mar
7.3k
29
Endgame
2 points up, 6 minutes to play - what happened next for Ireland?
Ireland were unable to get out of their own half in the crucial closing minutes.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
10 Mar
8.4k
27
The Boss Men
'It's between Andy and I' - Farrell and Borthwick play down half-time exchange
9 Mar
7.6k
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