Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylinders
Tyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking display
James Lowe
Owen Doyle: Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
How Ireland came dangerously close to a rare defeat to Italy
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times
This is a key moment in preparation for next Rugby World Cup, says former Ireland scrumhalf Eoin Reddan
Furlong, Lowe and Kelleher take part in Ireland training ahead of Italy trip
Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game
James Lowe sorely missed as Ireland forced to go without his extensive bag of tricks
Calvin Nash called into action shortly before kick-off after Lowe went down injured during the warm-up
Ireland have switched focus to the art of kicking and it’s paying dividends
Kicking prowess of Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe adds another string to Ireland’s bow
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
Gordon D’Arcy: How momentum changed, Ireland’s need for improvement and my key takeaways from Six Nations opener
England’s tactical rigidity, which had served them well in the first half, proved their undoing after the interval
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring terms
Against England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over England: James Lowe is a hugely effective rugby player
Six Nations: Ireland’s depth chart looks positive after their 27-22 win, but teams will target the breakdown
Once Ireland cut out the sloppy mistakes, England could not live with them
Second-half display bodes well for the rest of Six Nations but messiness of opening period served warning
RG Snyman forging new relationships at Leinster as he prepares to face friends and enemies
Dan Sheehan will start his first match for six months when Leinster take on the Stormers on Saturday
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster’s URC clash against the Stormers
Sheehan to captain Leo Cullen’s side in first game since ACL injury
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal
Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against Stormers
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six Nations
Sheehan has made remarkable recovery from ACL injury he sustained while playing against Springboks
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Leinster’s attack looking to make swift progress under Tyler Bleyendaal’s guidance
Leinster’s defence and physicality have commandeered more headlines of late, but as attack coach, Bleyendaal points to the communality of the effort to fine tune the team’s patterns
To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial game
Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive
James Lowe carries Leinster over the line and into Champions Cup final
Province’s Irish wing contributes three tries and splendid all-round performance to bring strike rate to 57 tries in 78 matches
Sense of unfinished business driving James Lowe on
Leinster winger James Lowe determined to get back to another Champions Cup final and this time claim the coveted silverware as he targets Northampton at Croke Park
French media hail Jamison Gibson-Park ‘the new boss of Leinster, a worthy successor to Sexton’
The Offload: Jacques Nienaber’s influence seen as crucial in ending La Rochelle’s European reign
James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’
Having developed into one of the world’s leading all-round wingers, the Leinster man aims to improve an irritating European record
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
No foregone conclusion but Ireland look well-equipped to cope with Borthwick’s game plan
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome Ireland
Business as usual for relentless Ireland as they subdue Welsh challenge
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Andy Farrell: ‘Our defence was well in control at times, which is unbelievably pleasing’
Ireland coach admits he had a few selection headaches by starting 21 players in the first two Six Nations games
How James Lowe has turned his defensive frailties into another Irish weapon
Ireland and Leinster wing has come a long way from the player dropped in 2021 for poor defensive decision making
Upbeat James Lowe times his return to perfection amidst injury chaos in Ireland’s backfield
Ireland winger played for the first time since the World Cup in recent Champions Cup victory over Stade Francais
Another bad break for Harry Byrne as injury denies chance to impress for Leinster
Better news for James Lowe and Tadhg Furlong ahead of Champions Cup clash
Champions Cup team news: Munster’s Peter O’Mahony returns for Toulon clash
James Lowe is back for Leinster for the game against Stade Français, as Tadhg Furlong starts
Garry Ringrose: ‘All hands on deck’ in preparing for New Zealand clash
Ireland centre says mental fitness as important as physical durability given the threat of the Kiwi backline
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