The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches
Rugby
Deal means lender will sponsor Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster rugby out to 2028
World Rugby considering reducing tackle height at elite level and introducing a trial of the 20-minute red card
Treating bomber’s family the same as victim’s families ignores hatred passed down for generations - Trevor Ringland
We asked readers for suggestions on how to improve the vibe inside the stadium during matches
The former Irish winger’s documentary, For Ulster and for Ireland, illustrates how it is possible to acknowledge differences without rancour
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
Victory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soil
Follow the action from the Stade Velodrome as Ireland begin their Grand Slam defence with a daunting task in Marseille
Minister for Arts, Sports and Media also wants to make All Ireland football and hurling quarter and semi-finals free to air
Nichola Fryday has no regrets about retirement; Andrew Porter ready for his close-up; and Beckenbauer’s time with New York Cosmos
World Rugby’s curious lack of action appears to have forced individual national bodies to act, with what has been until now great haste and little thought
Based on past experience, we IT sportswriters should probably offer advance apologies to all those we have predicted to have a mighty 2024
Sports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South Africa
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