Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Leading men must rise to the occasion to keep Ireland afloat against France
Stuart McCloskey will hope to get Ireland on front foot in Paris. Photo: Sportsfile The eye is always…
Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly? – The Irish Times
If you want to make everyone happy then don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream instead. They’re the…
‘It’s a privilege to compete with your brother at the highest level’ – The Irish Times
Cian Prendergast gets it now. By his own admission, he didn’t always. But now in his sixth season…
Connacht v Leinster: ‘We’ve been dreaming about this since we were kids’ – Cian Prendergast hoping for another battle with younger brother Sam
Brothers Sam (left) and Cian Prendergast embrace after a Leinster and Connacht URC match at the RDS. Photo:…
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs – The Irish Times
On the eve of Andy Farrell picking his Six Nations championship squad for 2026, Harry Byrne will have…
Bringing Sexton into a column about O’Gara is an easy trap to fall into – The Irish Times
After last season’s victory by the visitors at Stade Marcel Deflandre, there was a rap on the door…
Leinster hoping for greater attacking fluency for visit of Connacht – The Irish Times
United Rugby Championship: Leinster v Connacht, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, 5.30 – Live on TG4 and Premier Sports Addressing…
Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley to join Connacht from next season – The Irish Times
Ciarán Frawley is set to leave Leinster after nine seasons with his native province and join Connacht next…
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on – The Irish Times
Christmas for most people in Ireland is a time to switch off. For rugby players, it’s time to…
Disaster or Discovery: Ireland player rating vs South Africa
Contrasting first and second displays leaves cause for RWC 2027 Rugby World Cup thought Ireland’s Caelan Doris(Image: ©INPHO/Dan…
Yellow Peril: What’s to be done with Ireland front-row between now and Six Nations?
“Well obviously you get advice from what John (Scrum Coach, Fogarty) is saying and seeing in real time…
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities – The Irish Times
Reflecting the debate out there, Andy Farrell has undoubtedly been asked about the Sam Prendergast/Jack Crowley outhalf conundrum…