Gerry Thornley predicts his Lions starting XVThe Six Nations has both cleared and muddied the water for coach Warren GatlandTue Mar 21 2017 - 07:30
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations defences still on top despite bonus pointsTournament of close contests was hardly vintage but compellingly tribal as everTue Mar 21 2017 - 07:00
Ireland end their season in world-beating styleAfter Saturday’s win against England, Schmidt has high hopes for 2019 World CupMon Mar 20 2017 - 08:53
Frustration mixed with a fair element of prideJoe Schmidt takes positives of Ireland finishing on a high and investments paying offMon Mar 20 2017 - 06:00
Late hits merely stoke Sexton's competitive firesTackles overlooked by ref, but world-class outhalf makes sure to punish EnglandMon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00
Heroic Ireland halt England’s chariot one win short of historyEddie Jones’s side miss out on back-to-back Grand Slams and world record 19th winSat Mar 18 2017 - 20:30
Gerry Thornley: CJ Stander strives to build lasting legacyIreland flanker knew he wanted to wear green when he first saw match at AvivaSat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00
Ireland need more than pride and patriotism to deny EnglandVisitors have shown clinical streak that should help secure second consecutive Grand SlamSat Mar 18 2017 - 02:26
Joe Schmidt not hiding as Big Brother looms large on horizonIreland coach says injecting fresh legs into secondrow was reason for omitting TonerFri Mar 17 2017 - 09:28
Simon Zebo finds his wings clipped in frustrating Six NationsWinger’s playmaking skills have not had chance to shine in this year’s tournamentThu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt liable to stick rather than twist against EnglandPeter O’Mahony is pushing hard but Ireland coach will likely resist urge to make changesWed Mar 15 2017 - 21:00
Ireland scrum coach Feek sees positives amid disappointmentFormer All Blacks prop views England as toughest test yet for Joe Schmidt’s forwardsWed Mar 15 2017 - 06:00
No need for Ireland to resort to knee-jerk reactionBut strong argument for reintroducing Payne at the expense of Ringrose or KearneyTue Mar 14 2017 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt rallies troops for last standCoach believes players will step up against rampant England in Six Nations finaleMon Mar 13 2017 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Away wins in Six Nations are like gold dustIf Ireland want to be champions again, they will have to learn how to win on the roadMon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00
Roof falls in on Irish hopes as England loom on horizonEddie Jones’s side could arrive in Dublin with title and chasing Grand SlamSat Mar 11 2017 - 11:54
George North's double sees Irish title hopes go southFamiliar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality StadiumFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:46
Ireland enter the bear pit for a bare-knuckle rideUnrelenting physical battle in a raucous atmosphere a real test of Ireland’s mettleFri Mar 10 2017 - 11:02
Seán O’Brien happy to do his share of the donkey workFlanker relishing challenge of Ireland’s Six Nations showdown with Wales in CardiffFri Mar 10 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt wary of wounded North’s responseIreland coach defends decision to recall Bowe to the bench in place of the injured TrimbleThu Mar 09 2017 - 05:00
Ireland to go with unchanged starting XV against WalesGarry Ringrose set to hold off challenge of the returning Jared Payne at outside centreTue Mar 07 2017 - 18:23
Gerry Thornley: In Wayne Barnes Ireland must trustRecord with the English referee in charge is noticeably worse than with any otherTue Mar 07 2017 - 05:30
Odds are increasingly against Jared Payne return in CardiffUlster player’s lack of match fitness a major issue as Ireland consider side to face WalesTue Mar 07 2017 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Ireland right to be wary of wounded WalesJoe Schmidt’s men know their first Six Nations Friday night match will be a tough battleSat Mar 04 2017 - 05:00
Jared Payne’s return will have Ringrose looking over shoulderLeinster man’s place looks secure but competition intensifying in squadFri Mar 03 2017 - 01:00
Greg Feek full of admiration for Italian tacticsIreland are confident that Rob Kearney will be able to resume training early next weekTue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42
Gerry Thornley: Hats off to Conor O’Shea for outfoxing Eddie JonesIncidents at Twickenham and Aviva show how interpretation of law differs among refereesTue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42
IRFU mystified by French snub claims over post-match function‘We’re known for our hosting in Ireland and we do it really well’Mon Feb 27 2017 - 19:44
Ireland camp confident Rob Kearney will make Wales gameFullback to undergo scan of groin injury that forced him off in France gameMon Feb 27 2017 - 15:03
Murray and Sexton combine to steer Irish ship homeMentally stronger, better disciplined Ireland wear France down to grind out resultMon Feb 27 2017 - 07:00
O’Shea’s gutsy Italy push title door ajar for IrelandIrish side head into Wales clash with points difference of +58 compared to England’s +29Mon Feb 27 2017 - 06:00
Ireland tough it out to claim win in another French slugfestConor Murray and Johnny Sexton help Joe Schmidt’s side control full-on encounterSat Feb 25 2017 - 19:40
Natural finisher Keith Earls has unfinished business‘If I never scored another try and we won every game I played in, I’d still be happy’Sat Feb 25 2017 - 10:00
Ireland must be sharp against France to keep title hopes aliveSix Nations Preview: With Sexton returning, Ireland’s extra savvy should be enoughSat Feb 25 2017 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt wary of French whipping up a storm in DublinIreland coach insists weather conditions will have to be adapted to with so much at stakeFri Feb 24 2017 - 07:34
Johnny Sexton’s recall signals Ireland’s rude healthJoe Schmidt has best injury profile for some time ahead of confrontation with FranceWed Feb 22 2017 - 20:24
Johnny Sexton’s experience will be crucial for France gameIreland will have Kearney, Best, O’Mahony, Murray and Trimble available for selectionWed Feb 22 2017 - 01:28
Kieran Marmion showing value in supporting roleConnacht scrumhalf knows Conor Murray’s place will be hard to take in current formWed Feb 22 2017 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Simmering Six Nations nears boiling pointTournament about to open up as weather improves and teams chase bonus pointsTue Feb 21 2017 - 05:00
Ambitious Jamie Heaslip has a few boxes to tick yetProspect of another World Cup continues to inspire long-serving Ireland and Leinster No 8Tue Feb 21 2017 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney on course to face FrenchBoth players will return to full training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s game in DublinMon Feb 20 2017 - 14:49
Ireland braced for different France – a well-rested outfitSexton and Kearney battling for fitness but van der Flier’s Six Nations looks to be overMon Feb 20 2017 - 10:33
Garry Ringrose breaking new ground in blood and thunder of Six NationsIreland centre believes gradual introduction to team has benefited his developmentMon Feb 20 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt: Ireland 'excited about the challenge we have got'Sexton, Kearney and Murray sit out session but target return to full training on TuesdaySat Feb 18 2017 - 01:28
France stirring under Guy Novès as they combine force with touch of flairLes Bleus will arrive in Dublin with most settled team and squad since Laporte daysFri Feb 17 2017 - 20:05
Johnny Sexton sits out open training session in MonaghanRory Best, Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Andrew Trimble, all take a full partFri Feb 17 2017 - 14:06
Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coachWaikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat LamThu Feb 16 2017 - 12:49
Gerry Thornley: Top tier expands and leaves Italy behindThis year’s series is going to be more brutally physical and exacting than its predecessorsTue Feb 14 2017 - 07:39
Gerry Thornley: Ireland performance so good it was almost wasted on ItalyJoe Schmidt’s men put Murrayfield behind them with nine-try, record-winning marginMon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations a different trial from autumn seriesSchmidt: ‘Hopefully, after today, they’ll appreciate they can live up to these big matches’Mon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
