‘They needed a kid willing to shave his head’: Dan Sheehan recalls the time he met Jonah Lomu
Hooker will captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday in the Six Nations
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Malachy Clerkin: Irish rugby should lean into the arrogance angle, at least while it still can
Unvarnished truth is that any crowing we’re doing is mostly in jest – we presume this moment of success will pass before long
What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third game of this year’s championship
Gerry Thornley: Wales match to be a special day for the Prendergast family
As Sam makes great start to the Six Nations, Cian has been included in Ireland’s matchday squad
Ciarán Frawley and Nathan Doak join forces at halfback for Ireland A clash against England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain Mike Prendergast’s side in Ashton Gate
Six Nations: Ireland’s foreign legion brings precious X-factor
As well as importing talent, Irish rugby has added value to players such as James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Mack Hansen
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Is Dan Sheehan the best hooker in the world?
The 26-year-old will captain Ireland for Six Nations visit to Wales on Saturday
Jamison Gibson-Park’s ability to continually grow his game a huge bonus for Ireland
Scrumhalf believes there are areas of Ireland’s game that can get better
Tom Wood in line to make Ireland under-20 debut away to Wales
The outhalf is a son of former Ireland hooker Keith Wood and is named among the replacements for game at Rodney Parade
Harry Byrne highlights benefits of loan deals from time with Bristol Bears
The outhalf has got consistent game time, something that would not have been available to him had he remained at Leinster
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Ireland team to play Wales: Dan Sheehan is picked captain to ‘grow leadership’ in group
Hooker replaces the injured Caelan Doris as captain, as Joe McCarthy returns to the side
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Ross Byrne will leave Leinster after agreeing three-year Gloucester deal
29-year-old will bring an end to a 10-year career at Leinster as he looks for more playing opportunities
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
Scarlets back Ellis Mee could be handed a Test debut for match in Cardiff
Wales must improve discipline, lineout and line-breaks to topple Ireland
Wales find themselves on 14-match losing streak as Ireland come to Cardiff
Robbie Henshaw comfortable with his smooth rotations between two positions
The 31-year-old Ireland player has never beaten Wales in the Principality Stadium
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland trying to find an emotional challenge this week is a tough sell
Wales have to dredge up the fire and passion that will allow them to douse any self-doubt
Ireland to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in Autumn Nations Series
Three fixtures will follow New Zealand clash at Soldier Field
Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago on November 1st
The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic win
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Gerry Thornley: In case Wales needed more motivation or anger towards Ireland, an Off The Ball radio exchange provided it
A ‘bounce’ is a real thing, and Wales' interim manager can remove much of the negativity that can hang over a losing side
Owen Doyle: Refereeing of penalty advantage bears no resemblance to what is written in the laws
A penalty try should be awarded if foul play prevents a try from being scored in ‘a more advantageous position’
Wales will not ‘die wanting’ in Herculean challenge against Ireland
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt taking charge of Wales following Warren Gatland departure
Andrew Porter a unicorn in the Irish front row − Aled Walters
Head of athletic performance unconcerned about the Irish squad’s current age profile
Mike Prendergast names Ireland ‘A’ squad to face England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain the team for Ashton Gate clash
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales
Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back ‘training fully’
Ireland and Garry Ringrose look to Brian Fenton for some marginal gains
Seven-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin midfield crossed codes to team up with the Irish rugby squad this week
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Garry Ringrose looking forward to challenge of fighting for Irish centre spots
Performance Director David Humphreys says better days are ahead for 30-year-old
Rugby’s embrace of brute physicality over skill will lead to life-changing injuries
The reserve bench has become an instrument of aggressive scrummaging, compromising player safety
Wales call up trio of backs for Ireland Six Nations clash
Outhalves Jarrod Evans and Gareth Anscombe and centre Max Llewellyn join squad
Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensions
Beirne’s contract is through the 2027 World Cup in Australia and beyond in the case of Ringrose
How Ireland’s new attacking plan has fuelled their perfect Six Nations start
Subtle tweaks appear to be working for Simon Easterby's side
Calvin Nash steps in and puts his best foot forward
Munster winger says competition for places helps drive Ireland on
Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victory
The memory of a famous Welsh victory against the odds in 2008 should serve as a warning against Irish complacency
Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’
The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves
Finlay Bealham takes chance to banish doubts while Tadhg Furlong’s out
Ireland prop warns against underestimating challenge pose by Wales
Wilkins calls on Connacht to pick up precious momentum
Coach believes form of province’s Irish players is a major plus but right now league points the priority
Ireland ‘optimistic’ over availability of Hansen, McCarthy and Furlong for Wales clash
Ireland travel to Cardiff to face Wales in round three of the Six Nations on February 22nd
Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby
Ireland interim head coach the ideal replacement for Warren Gatland
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Gerry Thornley: There is a theory France losing to England is good for Ireland, but is it?
England’s bonus point win makes them real contenders again while Ireland will host a hugely motivated France in round four
Ref should have given Ireland a penalty try but Henshaw can count himself lucky
Unlike James Doleman at Murrayfield, Nika Amashukeli’s communication at Twickenham was ideal – firm, concise, precise, polite
Peter O’Mahony happy to take on the boo-boys at Murrayfield if it means playing for Ireland
Munster veteran still relishing every opportunity he gets to don the green jersey
Scottish media bemoans ‘toothless Scotland’ after Groundhog Day-esque Six Nations loss to Ireland
Most reports pointed to a dominant Ireland side who exposed the gulf between the teams
Six Nations: Wacky Races, unknown clowns and an ‘absolute pain in the backside’
From error-laden chaos at Twickenham to the start of a bad joke at Murrayfield
Andrew Porter’s hard-nosed display epitomised that of Ireland against Scotland
Six Nations: The outstanding Irish prop had a scrapbook full of standout moments at Murrayfield
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