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Crowley hasn’t achieved as much at 25 as O’Gara and Sexton, but the Munster squad he’s part of bears no comparison to the teams they were surrounded by
Ulster snatch late win as Munster, Leinster and Connacht suffer defeats, with Pete Wilkins on sick leave
Ireland lose Six Nations opener to France in Belfast
Simon Easterby understood to have accepted place on Lions coaching ticket
The Counter Ruck Podcast: Will Leinster maintain their buffer at the top? Can Munster maintain their position in the top eight?
Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign against France in Belfast on Saturday
Anna McGann comes in on right wing while Eva Higgins starts in midfield
Gordon D’Arcy on how Ireland can move forward; Gerry Thornley on new optimism in Irish women’s team; and the race to become the next IOC president
Beibhinn Parsons nearing full fitness after breaking leg in December
Ireland’s ability to evolve, adapt, and rebuild will define the next chapter for the team
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
Perhaps Ireland’s third place feels more anti-climactic because they also finished behind England
Ireland backs conspicuous by their absence
A player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebrated
Error-strewn display in Rome raises concerns that this Irish team is not what it was
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Two notable incidents in the final round of matches affirmed that the law is indeed an ass at times
Ireland probably underachieved this year amid patchy campaign
Needing favours in at the Principality and Stade de France was always a long shot, and so it proved
Interim head coach pays credit to Italy for making things difficult at the Stadio Olimpico
Simon Easterby’s side take on Italy in Rome on a day where France look set to win the Six Nations title
Ireland winger’s incredible balance and pass should have earned Ireland breathing space and Hugo Keenan a second try
Italy vs Ireland: Irish errors denied them any chance of establishing any kind of attacking rhythm
Dan Sheehan and Hugo Keenan lead the way on a mixed afternoon for Ireland’s players
Six changes to starting XV from losing side against France, with recalls for Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, James Ryan and Jack Conan
On the back of defeats to French teams last week, there was a mad dash to declare the end of two teams that are actually fine
Some 30,000 Irish fans expected to watch Six Nations match in Italy
This is a key moment in preparation for next Rugby World Cup, says former Ireland scrumhalf Eoin Reddan
Antoine Dupont’s injury in Dublin prompted a nasty reaction from the French camp
Ireland contributed to their own demise on the gain line
France have found a way to evolve the South African blueprint, and the ramifications are disastrous
Ireland and Andy Farrell have to plan for the future but that means adding up more than just numbers
The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale
Jack Crowley to start at outhalf as James Lowe and Mack Hansen return on the wings
The return of Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose gives Ireland more variety in attack
‘These things happen. No player goes out to intentionally injure another player’
The unholy mullet-moustache diptych is a sign that the emigrant experience works both ways
Centres Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello have shone in this season’s Six Nations despite their team’s defensive frailties
Ieland’s experienced centre paid a costly price for one poorly-timed tackle against Wales
Ireland team news: Simon Easterby to make several changes to starting XV for Italy match
French outhalf was unable to count club game towards suspension
The priority for Ireland must be to address the manner of the defeat in the team selection
The Irish prop has hit back after the France coach referred him and Tadhg Beirne to the citing commissioner due to Antoine Dupont’s injury
Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game
Oscar Jégou’s fine Dublin performance brings into focus the potential impact of forwards who can play anywhere
This was a defeat from the days of old, of Ireland looking punchdrunk running into a powerful defence happy to dominate collisions
Scrumhalf describes Conor Murray as ‘one of the best in the world’
This French side will go down in history as the best team not to win a Grand Slam, certainly in the Six Nations era
Leinster prop Furlong is yet to feature in this year's Six Nations
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Antoine Dupont injury should draw attention to major problem at the breakdown in rugby
Even with talisman Dupont forced out by injury, Les Bleus brought a brutal end to the green party in Dublin
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
