Ireland’s kicking strategy has changed utterly - is it for the better?
After years playing a certain way, do they have the right cattle for change?
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26 (FT) - second half blitz hands All Blacks comfortable victory
Two New Zealand tries in the final quarter see Ireland cough up a late lead at Soldier Field, Chicago
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon to miss Six Nations
Exeter Chiefs player is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury
Ross Byrne doesn’t regret Leinster exit, but shoots down ‘narrative’ about his shortcomings
Expectations are more modest at Gloucester, where the outhalf is still chasing a first victory
Sarah Keane appointed as new chief executive of Cricket Ireland
Keane, a former head of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, will move from Swim Ireland where she has been CEO since 2004
Kim Garth’s decision to declare for Australia pays off after sacrifices made all round
A lot has changed since Anne-Marie Garth played in a World Cup for Ireland and the elite women’s game her daughter stars in today
Munster not solely to blame for decade of instability, but they haven’t helped themselves
Province need to get right behind Clayton McMillan - the seventh man to take the hotseat in 13 years
England too strong for Ireland as T20 series goes to script
Gareth Delany’s stellar knock of 48 not out averted a much lower total that did not prove enough
Ireland’s T20 match against England called off due to wet weather
No ball was bowled, as attention moved to the final match of series on Sunday
Ireland’s prospects of shocking England in T20 clash hinge largely on their bowling
Ireland would be forgiven for feeling wary of another barrage after Wednesday’s display by England
Salt peppers Ireland bowling attack to all corners of Malahide as England win first T20 clash
Ireland’s total of 196 proved a comfortable chase for visitors despite late wickets
Concerns about Ireland being undercooked as England’s cricket team comes to town
In a disappointingly barren summer, Irish team have not had a game scheduled since June
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer
Axelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World Cup
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the top
Despite landing some heavy hits of late, Ireland are not yet at the same level as the best teams in the world















