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Jack Crowley
Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham
A quartet of Lions who have a whopping 274 Irish caps come into the side for crucial Six Nations clash
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play England
Italy hijacked too much of Ireland’s possession at the breakdown. One of van der Flier’s remits is to protect that ball
Conor Murray: I know exactly how Jack Crowley felt about losing his place in Ireland team
Crowley’s reaction to being benched this Six Nations would have been watched closely by Andy Farrell and the other coaches
Sam Prendergast out of Ireland side against England as Andy Farrell prefers Jack Crowley at 10
No room for Prendergast in matchday 23 with Ciarán Frawley in line for spot on 6-2 bench
A new broom sweeps clean, but what really matters is that Ireland are fit for purpose
Andy Farrell’s squad have all the components to take on the daunting task ahead at Twickenham – they just need to use them
‘Cop on’: Andy Farrell hits out at ‘keyboard warriors’ over criticism of Prendergast and Crowley
Critics ‘need to cop on and try to help these kids’, says Ireland head coach
Jack Crowley brought tempo as Ireland were rescued against Italy by their bench
Irish side were so poor at times, offering no depth, penetration, pace or subtlety before replacements came on
Conor Murray: Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature
Ireland were written off in 2013 and 2019, so what’s to say the critics aren’t wrong again in 2026?
Ireland’s rugby production line desperately needs refinement
French success illustrates how Ireland’s production line desperately needs refinement
Gordon D’Arcy: I’m torn between encouragement and serious concern for the Irish rugby team
We haven’t turned into a bad team overnight, but we do need to think quicker and take more decisive action
Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitions
Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick
What can we expect from Ireland and their tricky Six Nations fixtures?
Injuries represent opportunities for Andy Farrell to blood new talent during Six Nations
Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis
Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game
‘He is playing great rugby’: Luke McGrath on team-mate Harry Byrne’s Six Nations hopes
Veteran Leinster No.9 believes fellow Blues player ‘can definitely get into the mix’
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs
Leinster No.10’s form is giving Andy Farrell plenty to think about before he names his Six Nations squad
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations
As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly
Toulon deny Munster at the death in ferocious Champions Cup battle
Painful defeat leaves Clayton McMillan’s team with some positives, including a bonus point that could prove vital
Munster brace for Toulon physicality and lively backs in Champions Cup clash
French Top 14 side have not been beaten at home this season
‘There are a few Leinster crybabies in my inbox’: Simon Zebo embraces punditry
As Munster face Toulon, he recalls his pivotal try last time and talks on bringing his larger-than-life presence to TV
Munster hope to avoid getting bogged down against Ospreys
Clayton McMillan’s men have ongoing scrum and lineout issues
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Munster hopeful over Jack Crowley return for Champions Cup clash against Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Outhalf missed Champions Cup opener against Bath due to injury
Munster seek inspiration from past European glories ahead of daunting Bath showdown
English kingpins go into Champions Cup clash on back of comeback win against Saracens
Jack Crowley to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Bath
Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game on Sunday against Ospreys
Munster’s Irish internationals could return for clash against Stormers
Forwards coach Alex Codling said decision would be taken later in the week on availability of Irish players
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
Five things we learned from the rugby weekend: Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purring
World Rugby is now facing an escalating officiating crisis; both Irish outhalves impress
Sam Prendergast: ‘Getting bogged down by outhalf rotation is selfish’
Shared ambitions leave no room for bad blood between Leinster outhalf and Munster’s Jack Crowley
Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell and Schmidt to test their rugby philosophies against each other
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impact
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International Test
Ireland depth chart: Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture
Andy Farrell has delved in to his 36-man squad against Japan at the Aviva - who is likely to feature today?
Matt Williams: Entitled fans must stop whinging about Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand
Price of Irish dominance in Lions team over summer meant November would always be tough
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