Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality – The Irish Times
In rugby, there is a belief that defeat reveals more truths than victory. In the opening round of…
Ireland’s social contract with fans was broken after defeat to France – The Irish Times
On Monday the former Wales outhalf Dan Biggar saw Ireland’s problems through the prism of Wales’ problems. He…
Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature – The Irish Times
The obituaries on Irish rugby are a tad premature. Does anyone remember the loss to Italy in 2013?…
Munster’s Edwin Edogbo set for Ireland debut in Italy Six Nations clash –
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Munster’s Edwin Edogbo in his squad to face Italy in…
Ireland’s collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends
REGARDLESS OF THE tactical ebbs and flows of top-level rugby, one thing never changes. Winning collisions is paramount.…
Ireland ring the changes for Six Nations visit of Italy – The Irish Times
Andy Farrell has made half a dozen changes in personnel to the Ireland XV for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s…
Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune to start as Andy Farrell makes six changes – The Irish Times
IRELAND: Jamie Osborne; Robert Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Dan…
Ireland’s rugby production line desperately needs refinement – The Irish Times
There is a narrative in play that Irish rugby is heading for the doldrums and there is nothing…
Ulster pair set to start with Sam Prendergast to be retained – The Irish Times
Andy Farrell is seemingly set to make five or six changes to his starting XV and some more…
Bryn Ward: ‘Going to go hit a few putts on the putting green with Josh van der Flier is pretty crazy’
Ulster’s rising star is enjoying rapid rise to top and training with Ireland Bryn Ward has only been…
‘Ireland have never and will never cope with that amount of talent taken out of their team’
RONAN O’GARA believes the upcoming weekend is a very important one for Ireland following their difficult start to…
Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell is facing into his greatest challenge ever as Ireland head coach
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile If the bubble wasn’t burst by finishing third in last…