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Spare us the Six Nations’ annual bombardment of rugger gobbledegook

‘Wobbly Crowley’ and fan fury at referee: How the Welsh media reacted to Ireland v Wales

‘Spirit and fight’ of Steve Tandy’s side praised after 27-17 defeat in Dublin

Relieved Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience against Wales

Irish head coach accepted that his side made things hard for themselves with errors they made

Ireland 27 Wales 17: Bonus-point win for Ireland in hard-fought game - as it happened

Wales put it up to Andy Farrell’s men, but they prove too strong in the end

Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over Wales

Andy Farrell’s men hold out for bonus-point victory at the Aviva

Ireland’s fragility in the scrum was evident again against Wales

When Ireland got into their rhythm, they were irresistible at times, but the problem was it was too fitful

Under-20s preview: In-form Ireland can’t fall into trap of taking Wales lightly

Andrew Browne’s team out to build on stunning win against England but Wales have no shortage of quality

Ireland v Wales is a milestone match for Irish scrumhalves

Jamison Gibson-Park earns his 50th cap against Wales while Nathan Doak makes his international debut

Conor Murray: Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived

IRFU boasts a solid system, but only five years ago the same could have been said about Wales

Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threat

Andy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against Wales

Have Ireland changed their selection policy ahead of the clash with Wales?

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Gerry Thornley: IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill

Head coach is under contract until the culmination of 2027 World Cup but could sign new deal before then

Andy Farrell continues to grow squad depth with one eye on next year’s World Cup

No selection is more indicative of the head coach’s approach than affording Dan Sheehan a rare weekend off

Ireland v Wales team announcements: Andy Farrell makes five changes, Steve Tandy’s hand forced by injuries – as it happened

Struggling Wales come to Dublin for the penultimate round of the Six Nations

Ireland v Wales: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third match of the 2026 Six Nations

Six Nations debuts galore for Ireland as Andy Farrell shakes up pack for Wales

Nick Timoney to make first Six Nations start with Tom Stewart, Nathan Doak and Tom Farrell on the bench

Wales make three changes for Dublin Test against renewed Ireland

Steve Tandy’s side are on a 14-match losing run in the Six Nations

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s Twickenham breakdown dominance can pave way for success against Wales

Team selection to reveal great deal about Andy Farrell’s mindset

‘Easy to believe chances might not come again’: Perseverance pays off for Nick Timoney

Inspired by Ulster team-mate Stuart McCloskey’s late rise, backrow now looks to first Six Nations start

Borthwick ball and Ireland’s defence: Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations

Statistics show how Ireland and other teams are adapting their Six Nations game plan midway through a World Cup cycle

Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start against Wales with Jacob Stockdale in line to return

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart could make his Six Nations debut on Friday night as Andy Farrell continues to shuffle his pack

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