‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
Red cards needed to ensure player safety is priority in rugby
Teams have a duty of care to their opponents, and must expect sanction for dangerous play
Fergus McFadden in race against time to add to Leinster caps
Felipe Contepomi says Ireland international suffered a ‘bad luck injury’
The Offload: Irish players putting it all on the line to keep the game alive
It is surprising nobody has opted out as negative tests bring a return ever closer
Ben Smith ignoring the stick and focusing on winning matches
All Black took four months away from game after five concussions and failed HIA
Schmidt sees his team blow hot and cold in the Windy City
Ireland coach reflects on a glass half-empty in the first period, and a glass half-full in the second
Jordan Larmour transforms ‘stodgy’ Irish display in Chicago
‘I do think it was a pretty spectacular effort from Jordan and he’ll be delighted with that’
Best backs ‘devastating’ Larmour to blossom in Test arena
Ireland captain comapares potential debutant to All Blacks legend Christian Cullen
Joe Schmidt defends selections for Italy game
Ireland coach is taking nothing for granted ahead of second Six Nations clash
Joey Carbery ready to seize his opportunity
Young Ireland star says he feels ‘very grateful and lucky’ to be starting against Fiji
Gregor Townsend ready to rewrite history as Scotland tackle All Blacks
Stuart Hogg and Huw Jones believe their side are capable of causing upset at Twickenham
Isa Nacewa still making Leinster tick as Blues eye big time
Leo Cullen challenges players to step up as Premiership leaders arrive in Dublin
No one does it better than New Zealand’s Ma’a Nonu
All Black linebreaker knows he will have to be at his best to thwart the Wallabies
Andy McGeady: Feast of free-flowing rugby in store if stars can shine
Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks might just have enough in tank to defeat Australia
Julian Savea aims to make leap into the history books
All Black' outstanding winger has the chance to beat his idol Jonah Lomu’s World Cup try-scoring record
Keith Duggan: Rugby needs to chill out and remember what it is about
Have you the fortitude to put up with a month of lightly condescending critiques of the former colonies?
RWC #4: France upset the odds and the All Blacks in 1999 epic
Les Bleus score 33 unanswered points to surge from behind at Twickenham
Doug Howlett: Lesser teams must relish chance to play game’s giants
Former All Black Doug Howlett says players are playing for their positions in each game
Liam Toland: Henry and O'Brien backrow combination an exciting prospect
Henry remains the best reader of the opposition’s breakdowns in the Irish squad
Ireland deftly avoided the dangers as Wales fell into all the pitfalls
Ireland looked weeks, if not months, ahead of Wales in almost every facet
Doug Howlett: Schmidt can be Ireland’s trump card
Mental strength essential for success in tournament, says former All Black winger
Tyler Bleyendaal finally gets to stretch legs for Munster
Versatile former New Zealand under-20 captain taking it all in his stride
Connacht to release Mils Muliaina after injury-hit season
All Black legend has only made 10 appearances for Pat Lam’s side so far this season
New cap Jared Payne the natural centre of attention
International window of opportunity finally opens for experienced Kiwi
Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for Springboks
Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury
Project players in Ireland a failed system
Not enough players are coming through the system to national level to call it a success
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