Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Gordon D’Arcy: Clarity must descend at Murrayfield on Farrell’s Ireland project
Sometimes in rugby you have to play the game and not the opposition
Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics
Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired
Lancaster says Ireland need to finish series on a high
Leinster coach believes Ireland on right track despite defeat at Twickenham
Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players
Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan
Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return
Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury
Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Ireland 19 Scotland 12: How the Irish players rated
Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s first game in charge
Matt Williams: Momentum is king when it comes to Ireland’s World Cup ambitions
One strong 80-minute performance can put Joe Schmidt’s men back on track
Matt Williams: Getting rid of Devin Toner beggars belief
His ability to call and manage the set piece should have been an integral part of Ireland’s game plan
Schmidt keeping fingers crossed for Carbery
“It’s too soon to say, but I don’t think it’ll keep him (Joey Carbery) out of the World Cup”
Munster lock Jean Kleyn to make his Ireland debut against Italy
Battle for secondrow slots intensifies as Ireland open World Cup warm-up campaign
Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress
Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style
Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against France
Joe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced Italy
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland will need a Plan C to get to a World Cup semi-final
Physical standards were not met against England but a defeat such as this can cleanse the soul
Size still matters as English brawn prevails
Ample evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World Cup
Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: How Ireland beat the All Blacks
Gavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All Blacks
A few Irish issues resolved but others remain ahead of All Blacks
Seán O’Brien ruled out with injury while Connor Murray return highly unlikely
Australia 21 Ireland 26 - the story of the match
Peter O’Mahony out-Pococks Pocock as Ireland win in Australia for first time since 1979
Joe Schmidt praises his ‘ordinary men’ for ‘exceptional deeds’
Emotional Ireland head coach credits players as third Grand Slam secured
Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few misses
Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s new Holy Trinity key to Six Nations hopes
Blossoming Murray-Sexton-Aki axis adds an exciting dimension to Joe Schmidt’s side
Nerveless Sexton is once again the man of the moment
Outhalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effort
James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lord
Young Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor Matfield
Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high note
Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory
Letter from Japan: A curious, but fascinating culture
‘The locals are weirdly helpful. They’ll board a train with you to ensure safe passage’
Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret
Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players
Gordon D’Arcy: Joe Schmidt is a master of the mental game
The strength-in-depth that Ireland have continues to be nurtured by Joe Schmidt
O’Mahony’s bit of ‘mongrel’ delays Itoje’s coronation
Joe Schmidt refutes suggestions that late backrow change was tactical
Gordon D’Arcy: Six Nations building towards Cardiff and beyond
The players can prepare in a good head space over the next week - the same can't be said for Wales
Gordon D’Arcy: Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg key to Scottish success
Presence of electric Glasgow Warriors duo takes Vern Cotter’s side to another level
Gordon D'Arcy: Leinster’s centres of excellence a class apart
Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose forging a truly exciting midfield partnership
Weakened Ulster travel south more in hope than expectation
Leinster welcome back internationals for sold-out RDS clash with northern rivals
Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key
Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line
Gordon D’Arcy: Ruthless streak the best part of this victory
Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game
Gordon D’Arcy: My generation did the hard negotiations – this one is closing the deal
Ireland’s victory over South Africa in the first Test was one for the players
Matt Williams: Ireland’s green dynamos prove impossible is nothing
Defence won game but signs of more expansive attack is the real cause for optimism
Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game
Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales
Gordon D'Arcy: Coaching players younger must become priority
Too many 18 and 19-year olds are learning passing skills they should have by 14 or 15
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland can catch Argentina in a double-bluff
A mixture of a kicking and a running game can keep quarter-final rivals guessing
Backup players take full advantage of opportunity
Competition for places becoming fiercer by the minute
Rugby World Cup: Five tough calls for Joe Schmidt
Henderson the Godsend; Joe’s not showing his hand; unlucky Luke; Chris edging Jordi; The final cut
O’Connor says Leinster must find try-scoring touch in Toulon
Ian Madigan’s accuracy won’t be enough to survive daunting semi-final in France
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