Ireland braced for fierce resistance from new-look Wales
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
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‘They needed a kid willing to shave his head’: Dan Sheehan recalls the time he met Jonah Lomu
Hooker will captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday in the Six Nations
Malachy Clerkin: Irish rugby should lean into the arrogance angle, at least while it still can
Unvarnished truth is that any crowing we’re doing is mostly in jest – we presume this moment of success will pass before long
What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third game of this year’s championship
Gerry Thornley: Wales match to be a special day for the Prendergast family
As Sam makes great start to the Six Nations, Cian has been included in Ireland’s matchday squad
Ciarán Frawley and Nathan Doak join forces at halfback for Ireland A clash against England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain Mike Prendergast’s side in Ashton Gate
Six Nations: Ireland’s foreign legion brings precious X-factor
As well as importing talent, Irish rugby has added value to players such as James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Mack Hansen
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
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Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Is Dan Sheehan the best hooker in the world?
The 26-year-old will captain Ireland for Six Nations visit to Wales on Saturday
Jamison Gibson-Park’s ability to continually grow his game a huge bonus for Ireland
Scrumhalf believes there are areas of Ireland’s game that can get better
Tom Wood in line to make Ireland under-20 debut away to Wales
The outhalf is a son of former Ireland hooker Keith Wood and is named among the replacements for game at Rodney Parade
Harry Byrne highlights benefits of loan deals from time with Bristol Bears
The outhalf has got consistent game time, something that would not have been available to him had he remained at Leinster
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Ireland team to play Wales: Dan Sheehan is picked captain to ‘grow leadership’ in group
Hooker replaces the injured Caelan Doris as captain, as Joe McCarthy returns to the side
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Ross Byrne will leave Leinster after agreeing three-year Gloucester deal
29-year-old will bring an end to a 10-year career at Leinster as he looks for more playing opportunities
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
Scarlets back Ellis Mee could be handed a Test debut for match in Cardiff
Wales must improve discipline, lineout and line-breaks to topple Ireland
Wales find themselves on 14-match losing streak as Ireland come to Cardiff
Robbie Henshaw comfortable with his smooth rotations between two positions
The 31-year-old Ireland player has never beaten Wales in the Principality Stadium
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland trying to find an emotional challenge this week is a tough sell
Wales have to dredge up the fire and passion that will allow them to douse any self-doubt
Ireland to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in Autumn Nations Series
Three fixtures will follow New Zealand clash at Soldier Field
Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago on November 1st
The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic win
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Gerry Thornley: In case Wales needed more motivation or anger towards Ireland, an Off The Ball radio exchange provided it
A ‘bounce’ is a real thing, and Wales' interim manager can remove much of the negativity that can hang over a losing side
Owen Doyle: Refereeing of penalty advantage bears no resemblance to what is written in the laws
A penalty try should be awarded if foul play prevents a try from being scored in ‘a more advantageous position’
Wales will not ‘die wanting’ in Herculean challenge against Ireland
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt taking charge of Wales following Warren Gatland departure
Andrew Porter a unicorn in the Irish front row − Aled Walters
Head of athletic performance unconcerned about the Irish squad’s current age profile
Mike Prendergast names Ireland ‘A’ squad to face England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain the team for Ashton Gate clash
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales
Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back ‘training fully’
Ireland and Garry Ringrose look to Brian Fenton for some marginal gains
Seven-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin midfield crossed codes to team up with the Irish rugby squad this week
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
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