Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake – The Irish Times
Let’s be honest, World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. It’s not the biggest lie in the world, admittedly.…
Gordon D’Arcy: Victory over Australia did not show us a new Ireland – The Irish Times
Results determine success and failure, albeit with some latitude to seek some mitigation in performance levels. That was…
The reasons why Nations Championship will be huge for Ireland, and the stat that matters not
Ireland don’t just live to fight another day. They get a chance to go under the bonnet ahead…
Champions Cup final will be the biggest match of Harry Byrne’s career – The Irish Times
Leinster are in a Champions Cup final. Let that statement land for a moment, because it’s been lost…
Pay-off for Ireland’s risky Six Nations move will be seen in World Cup 2027 – The Irish Times
No better time to check the temperature. The state of Irish rugby – and the sport itself –…
Jamison Gibson-Park one of four Ireland players to agree new contracts – The Irish Times
The IRFU have announced four contract extensions for senior Irish players with Connacht’s Bundee Aki and the Leinster…
There was something for everyone in this wild and wacky Six Nations – The Irish Times
Well then, what the heck to make of that? We seem to live in a very black-or-white era,…
The number 10 shirt is Jack Crowley’s for the rest of the Six Nations – The Irish Times
I’ve never seen so many people leave Twickenham so early. After Paris, I expected a big response against…
England-Ireland clash revealed a glaring difference in coaching styles – The Irish Times
It was one of Irish rugby’s great Twickenham days, the performance and the result equally satisfactory. Everyone has…
Jamison Gibson-Park played in preview mode, spotting chances a nanosecond before anyone else – The Irish Times
Jamison Gibson-Park could probably outrun the superlatives if he was of a mind. Instead, the quietly spoken Ireland…
Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham – The Irish Times
The nature of a more congested Six Nations, specifically in the first three rounds being run off on…
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play England – The Irish Times
“I had good chats with Andy [Farrell]. In fairness, he’s always honest, giving you things to work on…