Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup bid a ‘light on the hill’
Wallabies have slumped to seventh in the world amid major financial woes
Australia rule out taking a knee against All Blacks
David Pocock retires from all rugby to focus on campaigning for conservation causes
Grand Slam winners 2009 - where are they now?
Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009
Gordon D’Arcy: Paris in the springtime is a whole world of its own
Ireland look like they could win the lot but the Six Nations can be a surreal experience
Bernard Jackman focusing on long-term plan at Dragons
Determined coach says short-term pain is horrible but necessary to build a stronger side
Leinster lions: Joe Schmidt and Michael Cheika go head to head
Two giants of the game honed their skills at the province on the way to the top
Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation
Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton
Gordon D’Arcy: When offload doesn’t come naturally, don’t use it
‘Quick ball is historical option for successful Irish teams, not the unnecessary offload’
Gordon D’Arcy: End of an era for centre of golden generation
The Ireland centre reflects on the highs and lows at the heart of Ireland’s best ever team
Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’Connor
Australian has already been linked with the Queensland Reds
Gordon D’Arcy’s dancing feet a trump card in stellar career
Ireland centre possessed wondrous footwork but all-round game was always first-class
Gordon D’Arcy’s career scaled heights after few early stumbles
Ireland centre delivered on rare ability in 2004 when he was named player of season
Next chapter in the real life of Brian O’Driscoll
His new book closes the first half of his life, but Brian O’Driscoll has a lot to look forward to in the years ahead
Brian O’Driscoll anoints Robbie Henshaw
“Darce, for me, is still the number one 12. But I think Jared (Payne) is a better 15.”
Durable Devin Toner taking his game to new heights
Leinster lock’s offloading game, as well as his tackling, has consistently improved
Leo Cullen moves on to the production line
As a player he always knew his job and he won’t be any different as a coach
Competitive Gordon D’Arcy is not prepared to go quietly
Inside centre partners Brian O’Driscoll for a world record 52nd time against the All Blacks
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