‘What the actual fock? I’m talking about the Six Nations and none of you are listening’
Ross O’Carroll Kelly: It’s the night before Sixmas – and Ross is feeling ignored
Castrogiovanni remembers ‘beautiful battles’ with Ireland
Former tighthead prop believes Italy need to stick with a philosophy and stop changing
Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents
Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place
Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things
There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor
Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff stronghold
Principality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmares
Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes
Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge
Rugby Statistics: Captain on verge of place among the Best
Mullen and World War veteran ‘Ernie’ Crawford out in front for win-rate while leading Ireland
‘Fellas are hungry to win trophies – not just win with Ireland’
Peter O’Mahony embraces the high-stakes pressure that comes with the modern game
‘We could have no qualms if we came away with a loss’ – Billy Holland
Munster relieved in the end to prise two points from the visit to Castres
Erasmus expected to opt for Bleyendaal as Munster outhalf
JJ Hanrahan may not make match-day squad for the visit to Castres on Sunday
Gerry Thornley: Munster not in state of flux it appears from outside
Province’s imminent choice of No 1 outhalf of key interest to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
Johnny Sexton continuing to tick all of the boxes
Return of razor-sharp Earls a significant boost for more ambitious Munster
Peter O’Mahony took ‘huge offence’ from post-match question
Former international Reggie Corrigan had asked the Munster captain about intensity
Sportdec looking to close €3m fundraising deal to expand app
Sports tech firm aims to ‘disrupt’ sports industry with ‘best of sport in one place’ on app
Gordon D’Arcy: Axel taught a new generation the Munster way
Anthony would do anything for you on the field. And you wanted to do the same for him
Munster-Leinster is Europe’s top rivalry – and stakes are rising again
Nothing feeds this encounter more than both teams clamouring for place at the top table
Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing
Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris
Peter Dooley gains momentum as journey begins with Leinster
Seán O’Brien’s career path provides inspiration for 21-year-old Offaly man
Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink
GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas
Leinster looking for game of their lives against Toulon
Reggie Corrigan believes province need a display akin to Clermont in 2012
Tom McGurk: oval office evangelist still spreading the good word
RTÉ presenter tells RTÉ Radio how RTÉ TV show brought the good word of rugby to the masses
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