Andy Farrell’s Ireland look ready to respond in winning styleDefeat at home to Scots would question the belief that progress has been made in last yearSat Dec 5 2020 - 01:00
Could Jacob Stockdale be the second playmaker Ireland needs right now?The fullback can bring creativity to a side that’s too dependent on Johnny SextonFri Dec 4 2020 - 01:00
Andy Farrell staying calm amid pressure to end first year in charge on a highIreland coach insists stress levels are okay ahead of Autumn Nations Cup play-offFri Dec 4 2020 - 01:00
Cian Healy confident player-empowered culture will deliver‘I think we’re on the right track. It’s a relatively new squad, a lot of young people’Thu Dec 3 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to name strongest Ireland selection for Scotland playoff clashSkipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clashWed Dec 2 2020 - 20:30
Johnny Sexton hopeful he will play on until the next World CupAt age 35, Ireland outhalf sees no reason to retire if he can still perform at required levelWed Dec 2 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Maybe the new Ireland could do with a little of the old detailIt’s one thing looking blunt against England, another altogether against GeorgiaTue Dec 1 2020 - 06:00
David Nucifora confident IRFU will keep majority of players they wantWhen contracts negotiations begin age won’t go against the likes of Johnny SextonTue Dec 1 2020 - 05:30
Billy Burns provides silver lining to gloomy Ireland displayOuthalf’s understanding with Jacob Stockdale against Georgia a cause of optimismSun Nov 29 2020 - 19:40
Andy Farrell: Ireland’s Georgia showing was ‘not good enough’More injuries added to a growing list ahead of next weekend’s showdown with ScotlandSun Nov 29 2020 - 18:36
Ireland grind their way to grisly win over GeorgiaAndy Farrell’s side only score three points in the second-half of Autumn Nations Cup clashSun Nov 29 2020 - 16:42
Ireland’s clash against Georgia will be an important auditionAll roads point to an England-France ‘final’ as Autumn Nations Cup enters its endgameSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:27
Ireland out to put things right against Georgia side trying to make a pointTwo home wins the minimum to put memory of England defeat out of mind for nowSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to addressGerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six NationsSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell looking forward to some selection headaches come the Six NationsIreland head coach gives Billy Burns a first start against Georgia with Shane Daly set to make his debutFri Nov 27 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell to delve deeper into Irish squad for team to play GeorgiaChance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalfWed Nov 25 2020 - 19:42
James Ryan blames the collective for Ireland's lineout strugglesIreland’s captain defends Kelleher and refuses to stew over misses opportunitiesWed Nov 25 2020 - 15:54
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to take new line on maulIrish forwards coach says it is becoming harder to score from mauls at Test match levelWed Nov 25 2020 - 07:46
Ed Byrne, Johnny Sexton and Rob Henshaw to miss clash with GeorgiaEasterby says Irish team that lost to England will be slightly altered for Sunday’s matchWed Nov 25 2020 - 01:00
No further players to be called up to Ireland squad to face GeorgiaThe likes of Shane Daly, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are set to get their chanceTue Nov 24 2020 - 15:14
Gerry Thornley: Ireland don’t want to box themselves into a cornerIrish lineout no longer the secure platform it used to be for a profitable go-to tacticTue Nov 24 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell sees positives from Ireland’s ‘priceless’ defeat to EnglandCoach and players believe they can beat Eddie Jones’s side in Dublin next MarchMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Blunt Ireland’s lack of variety fails to penetrate England defenceIreland’s second-half victory a silver lining in their defeat to Eddie Jones’s formidable sideMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Conor Murray remains defiant despite another England defeatIreland scrumhalf maintains his side are in a good place after loss at TwickenhamMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell insists Ireland will learn lots from another Twickenham reverse‘I thought the character, as you would expect from any Irish side, was second to none’Sat Nov 21 2020 - 19:37
Ireland avoid a whitewash but white wall proves a tough nut to crackEngland’s brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over IrelandSat Nov 21 2020 - 17:43
Twickenham test likely to prove a little too severe again for IrelandImproved performance from February defeat could prove vital come next year’s Six NationsSat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00
Caelan Doris profile: ‘He has almost the perfect temperament’From a small village in Mayo to the Leinster and Ireland backrow via Blackrock collegeSat Nov 21 2020 - 05:30
Eddie Jones up to his usual tricks ahead of Ireland encounterEngland coach highlights refereeing of scrums ahead of Twickenham gameThu Nov 19 2020 - 22:00
Andy Farrell: Ireland must adapt in white-hot Twickenham heatIreland coach has retained faith in a number of players who set up win over WalesThu Nov 19 2020 - 06:00
Ross Byrne ready to steer the ship for Ireland against EnglandLeinster outhalf vying with former English youth rival Billy Burns for the 10 jerseyWed Nov 18 2020 - 06:26
James Ryan captaincy was only ever a question of when, not ifAll throughout his career, the Leinster lock has proven himself as a natural leaderWed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00
Bundee Aki set to return as Ireland prepare to face EnglandAndy Farrell faced with decisions across the pitch for Saturday’s trip to TwickenhamTue Nov 17 2020 - 21:09
Gerry Thornley: Ireland capable of Twickenham recovery missionClear signs against Wales of subtle and evolving plays by team in search of progressTue Nov 17 2020 - 05:30
Ireland bounce back against Wales but true test awaitsAndy Farrell hails ‘dominant’ performance but Wales put up scant oppositionSat Nov 14 2020 - 06:00
Ireland show grit and guile to power past Wales on Nations Cup bowJohnny Sexton limps off but dominant hosts consign Welsh to a fifth-consecutive defeatFri Nov 13 2020 - 21:27
Stakes high in Ireland v Wales for different reasonsBoth coaches could do with a win as Andy Farrell opts for an experimental sideFri Nov 13 2020 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan has sights set high as he continues ascentIreland player lines out with a number of former under-20 teammates against WalesFri Nov 13 2020 - 05:00
Autumn Nations Cup offers a chance of hope in the toughest of yearsEngland are warm favourites in a tournament that could be a global event in futureThu Nov 12 2020 - 06:00
James Lowe to bring ‘infectious energy’ in Test debut against WalesGarry Ringrose praises Leinster left-winger representing Ireland through residency ruleWed Nov 11 2020 - 14:41
Farrell opts for sweeping changes in side to face WalesSeven changes in personnel, three positional and 11 Leinster players includedWed Nov 11 2020 - 01:00
Garry Ringrose aiming for Champions Cup return in DecemberIreland centre hoping to line out for Leinster in European opener after breaking jawTue Nov 10 2020 - 12:36
Gerry Thornley: Ruddock hasn’t enjoyed rub of the green in Ireland careerVersatile Leinster stalwart has been denied opportunities others have been grantedTue Nov 10 2020 - 06:46
Henderson braced for battle with ‘destructive’ Alun Wyn JonesUlster secondrow keen to put frustration behind him and build partnership with RyanTue Nov 10 2020 - 06:00
James Lowe set for Ireland Test debut against WalesDespite performance in Paris, still looks to be a strong case to keep Stockdale at fullbackTue Nov 10 2020 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton says Wales clash allows Ireland to move onCaptain hopes team have chance to show improvement from Six Nations disappointmentMon Nov 9 2020 - 15:27
How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournamentSat Nov 7 2020 - 07:00
Johnny Sexton shakes off Paris pitch exit with a touch of defiance‘Look, I think it is a storm in a teacup. It was a split-second thing’Fri Nov 6 2020 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind himFullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on himThu Nov 5 2020 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale not shirking the challenge as Ireland’s new 15Converted winger says basics let him down at fullback during defeat to France in ParisWed Nov 4 2020 - 12:50