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Leinster prepare for Leicester test in Champions Cup as James Lowe returns
Coach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubts
Lowe set for Leinster return but Snyman and Ringrose could miss Leicester trip
Jordan Larmour ruled out of game at Welford Road on Friday night with hamstring injury
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?
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match
Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout
James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back
‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand
It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations
For James Lowe, New Zealand is a Test that never loses its shine
33-year-old has sights set on hanging around for 2027 World Cup
Gerry Thornley: Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland
Key questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeks
James Lowe ready for the storm after the calm as Leinster face Sharks at home
Rested after bruising Lions tour, winger knows he has to ‘show up physically’ in his opening game for Leinster
Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis
James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon
Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third Test
Farrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned
AU/NZ fail to make case for defence; Farrell booing all too predictable; Van der Merwe’s killer instinct; Lions click into gear
Conor Murray: With Jamison Gibson-Park pulling the strings, the Lions will look like Ireland in red jerseys
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Gerry Thornley: As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-up
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Lions player ratings: Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outing
Ollie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the Wallabies
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions’ mauling of Western Force little more than an appetiser ahead of main courses
First tour match provided Andy Farrell with useful insights but focus remains on winning the Tests
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