Ireland’s lineout, Paul O’Connell and the problem of determining responsibility
Watching various pros-turned-pundits come to terms with the need to be critical of one of the greatest rugby…
Jack Conan flags Fraser McReight as a ‘smart, dogged’ challenge for Ireland
Ireland back-rowers Caelan Doris and Jack Conan are steeling themselves for battle royale with their Australian counterparts at…
Improvement needed on the pitch from Ireland
Stock photo. THERE was an honest air of worry on the part of coach Andy Farrell in his…
They smile at Ireland in that pat-on-the-head sort of way
GOT A grumpy flight home from Toulon to La Rochelle on Saturday to catch the last half an…
Ireland v Australia, World Cup qualifiers and Club Championships
Don’t Miss: Ireland got back to winning ways against Japan last weekend and this weekend they welcome Australia…
‘It’s has to start showing, doesn’t it?’
Attack coach Andrew Goodman admits that the time has come for Ireland to transfer the calibre of work…
Ireland v Japan, November Internationals, live minute-by-minute updates
20 mins: TRY IRELAND! That’s a brilliant score from ack Crowley and from virtually nowhere. Wonderful passing and…
Ireland v Japan, FAI Cup final and Premier League
Domino’s Women’s National Cup: Catalyst Fr. Mathews v UCC Glanmire, Fr Mathews Arena, 6pm; Utility Trust St. Pauls…
Captain Doris eyes new trajectory for Ireland
Not for the first time this week, Japan’s previous visit to Dublin was in the thoughts of an…
Shamrock Rovers v Cork City, Ireland face Japan and Premier League
Don’t Miss: The FAI Cup final takes place at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday with Shamrock Rovers going…
Andy Farrell insists Munster’s Tom Farrell ‘thoroughly deserves’ Ireland debut
Andy Farrell spoke of his delight at handing Munster’s Tom Farrell his Ireland debut against Japan this Saturday,…
Chicago role still ‘eating away’ at honest and maturing Craig Casey
Andy Farrell preaches a no-excuses culture, Craig Casey embodies it. When Ireland got back from Chicago and sifted…