Ireland braced for fierce resistance from new-look Wales
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
Simon Easterby
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Simon Easterby focused on present but does not rule himself out of Wales job
WRU appointed Cardiff’s Matt Sherratt as interim head coach after Warren Gatland stepped down
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Ireland’s form puts Simon Easterby on Wales' radar to replace Warren Gatland
Gordon D’Arcy hails ‘resolute’ Ireland; Finlay Bealham back on top of his game; Mayo need a win; Carla Ward looks to unearth new talent
Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby
Ireland interim head coach the ideal replacement for Warren Gatland
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Five things we learned as Ireland go clear of the pack in the Six Nations
Simon Easterby not overly worried about soft scores as France falter with line in sight against England
Six Nations: Simon Easterby keeping the lid on the pot as Ireland clinically defuse Scottish threat
Captain Caelan Doris points to calm heads and quick return to game plan as key to Murrayfield win
Simon Easterby goes for the old dog for the hard road with Peter O’Mahony selection
Ireland backrower has faced Scotland 13 times and won 12 of them
Scotland v Ireland: Sam Prendergast set to retain place at outhalf with changes to be kept to a minimum
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen could start after injury concerns from England game
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Ireland’s trip to Scotland
Simon Easterby will have to plan without Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy yet again
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
Gerry Thornley: How about an alternative look at Ireland’s Six Nations win over England?
The failure to show France’s Romain Ntamack a straight red card against Wales was appalling for the sport
Relief for Easterby as tricky first hurdle cleared in satisfactory style
Interim coach identifies plenty to focus on this week in advance of Scotland test
Ireland v England as it happened: Simon Easterby’s side record bonus point victory in Six Nations opener
The interim head coach is very satisfied with the win but not aspects of the performance especially conceding those two late tries that gave England a losing bonus point.
Ireland v England preview: First game will be crucial in turbo-charged race for Grand Slam
Ireland victory would be ideal springboard for interim coach Simon Easterby
Six Nations guide to Ireland: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
Opener against England will go a long way towards defining campaign
Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby
Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside
Ireland v England: Simon Easterby puts his stamp on side with Ryan Baird selection
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
Ireland v England: Sam Prendergast set to get the nod against England
Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out
Simon Easterby: Welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss
The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph
David Humphreys: ‘Andy Farrell will be missed, he’s the best rugby coach in the world’
IRFU Performance Director expects injured Irish prop Tadhg Furlong to play some role in this year’s championship
‘I want to put my mark on things’: Simon Easterby sees chance for he and Ireland to grow together
Warren Gatland says Ireland have benefitted from ‘favourable’ Six Nations draws
Paul O’Connell happy for warm weather training as Six Nations build-up given Storm Éowyn
Forwards coach says nothing is ever easy against England ahead of first game of championship
Simon Easterby targets ‘something special’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Johnny Sexton will continue helping Ireland coaching team, says interim head coach
Simon Easterby focused on continuity as Ireland seek third successive Six Nations title
Former Ireland backrow taking charge during Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical
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