‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Andy Farrell
Gordon D’Arcy: Victory over Australia did not show us a new Ireland
France-New Zealand offered a reminder of where Ireland need to progress over the next 15 months
‘There’s little moments that are pretty cool’: Prendergast brothers shine in Australia
Sam relishing chance to play alongside Cian as they soak up ‘class’ atmosphere Down Under
Rugby’s new bonkers era dawns with tries galore in perfect conditions
Opening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggerated
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stage
Contrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounter
Gerry Thornley: Not too late for Joe Schmidt to rose-tint his Australian legacy
Former Ireland head coach has three Tests left in charge of the Wallabies
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against Australia
Ireland ready to ‘put on a show’ for diaspora in Sydney in Nations Championship opener
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to prove
Andy Farrell says number of Irish expats expected to be among crowd in Sydney adds to excitement
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash
Andy Farrell says James Lowe will be sorely missed as Ireland gear up for Australia clash
Head coach indicates Lowe is unlikely to feature in World Cup plans as Osborne shifts to left-wing
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praise
Osborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this Saturday
‘The senior leadership group has had to step up’: Jack Conan ‘gutted’ to lose Caelan Doris
Leinster man ‘excited’ about the atmosphere in Irish camp before Australia clash
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against Australia
Sam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clash
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
‘We’d all love one of those’: Paul O’Connell open to deal extension like Andy Farrell’s
Ireland forwards coach says new faces in panel ‘on merit’ ahead of Nations Championship clash with Australia
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities
The job at the Irish province should appeal to many good coaches
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Ireland’s new faces: Who are the three players ready to shine in the Nations Championship?
Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan and Sam Illo are set to earn their first Ireland caps on the tour to Australia and New Zealand
Ireland won’t be in the right state to face rugby’s greatest challenge
The Nations Championship is an excellent concept in itself, but rugby’s fixture overload means players don’t have enough time for rest and recovery
‘It was a lifestyle, not a job’: Confessions of a sports writer who mostly saw it all
Making a career of mishaps and misadventures from Rio to the island of Jeju but still getting the story somehow
What to make of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad to tour Australia and New Zealand
The Counter Ruck Podcast
James Lowe left out of Ireland squad for upcoming Nations Championship
Ireland to play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next month in new tournament
Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Why did the IRFU make Andy Farrell their longest-tenured coach?
Ireland’s head coach must continue to reinvent himself if he is to be successful until the 2031 World Cup
Joe Schmidt rules out returning to Leinster as coach
New Zealander will step down as Australia's head coach in July
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World Cup
Previous contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in Australia
Leinster forced to consider reboot after mounting catalogue of near misses
Former players wonder if the coaching ticket is giving team the best chance of landing Holy Grail
Harry Byrne: ‘All I wanted to do was come back and compete, have a fair crack’
The 27-year-old discusses his bond with his brother Ross, his loan spell in Bristol and his determination to earn the opportunity coming his way on Saturday, when he is to start for Leinster against Toulon
Jacob Stockdale broke try records in his 20s. Now, he has a new take on performance
On Saturday at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster supporters will be hoping to see Stockdale at his imperious best
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