Cian Tracey: Johnny Sexton spat and loss of form mean Rieko Ioane has work cut out to win over Leinster fans
Leinster must decide what position Rieko Ioane should play to best suit their needs. Photo: Sportsfile By their…
Returning Ireland internationals strengthen Munster’s hand for URC clash with Stormers
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Cian Tracey: Andy Farrell’s ‘pride’ is justified but worrying trends exist in this Irish team
The big questions are: Why were Ireland under the cosh for so long against South Africa? Why was…
Ireland rugby jury: Rating the Autumn performances, Andy Farrell’s biggest issues, and the Six Nations bolters
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Cian Tracey’s Breakdown: Poor discipline is at the heart of this Ireland team’s downturn
Ireland’s James Ryan (left) makes an illegal clear-out on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile When a…
‘We don’t really see them as foreigners anymore’ – South Africa’s Irish backroom trio keeping them top of the pile
Jerry Flannery, Felix Jones and Paddy Sullivan have become key parts of Rassie Erasmus’ team South Africa’s Irish…
Ireland v South Africa predictions: Who will win the arm wrestle at the Aviva Stadium?
Our rugby experts give their verdict on the season finale against the world champions Rassie Erasmus and Andy…
Sam Prendergast set for Ireland No 10 jersey as Mack Hansen to return against Australia
Sam Prendergast impressed after coming off the bench against Japan at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile Sam…
Cian Tracey: The Ireland attack is struggling to strike the right balance between past and present
As a Kiwi who wants to play heads-up rugby, Andrew Goodman has concerns over the amount of kicking…
Boost for Ireland as Mack Hansen trains fully ahead of Australia clash
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Tom Farrell: ‘I am relieved to finally get the monkey off the back by playing for Ireland’
Ireland’s Tom Farrell of Ireland in action against Dylan Riley of Japan during the Quilter Nations Series 2025…
In-form Jack Crowley set to reclaim Ireland No 10 jersey for All Blacks showdown
Jack Crowley during an Ireland media conference at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Jack Crowley is…