Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six Nations
Ireland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad management
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in Dublin
Saturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to Ireland
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournament
The direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugby
Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against Scotland
Set piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against Scotland
Intuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’
Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finale
Connacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against Wales
From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against Scotland
Irish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on Saturday
Lineout good, scrum bad: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend
Jack Conan a shining light yet again; Scotland give France a taste of their own medicine; Ireland Under-20s impress
‘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
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
Ireland Under-20s make two changes to side to face Wales
Dylan McNeice has recovered from a knee issue that saw him miss the win in Bath
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
Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game but is not an ‘enforcer’
His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running lines















