Tony Ward: Over-hyped Ireland should be relieved Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks didn’t play close to their best
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus (right) and Ireland assistant coach Jonathan Sexton before the Test match on…
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…
Tony Ward: Encouraging signs for Ireland but Storm Rassie will be in a different category
Ryan Baird of Ireland is tackled by Harry Potter of Australia. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile By any standard, this…
Tony Ward: Ireland a long way off form required to take on the Wallabies and Springboks
Scoreboard flattered Andy Farrell’s team but bench-impact is a positive Jack Crowley celebrates after scoring Ireland’s first try…
Tony Ward: All Blacks defeat shows Ireland are now paying price for providing Lions’ backbone
Ireland’s James Lowe in action against Beauden Barrett of New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Photo: Ramsey…
Tony Ward: Leinster can beat Munster in Croker showdown if they show the same Sharks bite
Don’t rule out Harry Byrne for the No 10 jersey. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile If the final dress rehearsal…