Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
Jamison Gibson-Park
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
Gerry Thornley: Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland
Key questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeks
Jamison Gibson-Park: No quarter given in battle of the scrumhalves
After Leinster and Munster clash, Gibson-Park will be first-choice scrumhalf for Ireland-NZ Test in Chicago
Lions tour player-by-player ratings: Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way
Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan among the Irish who had good tours
Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf country
Andy Farrell’s ‘go-to man’ Jamison Gibson-Park shows value of halfbacks
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Jamison Gibson-Park v Nic White
The Ireland scrumhalf has been one of the players of the series so far, whereas the Western Force player is set for his first appearance in the Tests
Joe Schmidt plots unlikely Lions scalp amid feeling of ‘now or never’ for Australian rugby
Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Gordon D’Arcy: Time for Lions and Wallabies to leave the ‘meh’ behind and make some real magic
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week
The Counter Ruck podcast: What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side?
Conor Murray: With Jamison Gibson-Park pulling the strings, the Lions will look like Ireland in red jerseys
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Gerry Thornley: As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-up
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Lions player ratings: Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outing
Ollie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the Wallabies
Five things we learned from Lions’ flawed win over Queensland Reds
Jamison Gibson-Park and Ben Earls put in particularly notable performances
Lions Player Ratings: How did Irish contingent fare against Queensland Reds?
Another 50 points game against the Reds shows the Lions are moving in the right direction
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions’ mauling of Western Force little more than an appetiser ahead of main courses
First tour match provided Andy Farrell with useful insights but focus remains on winning the Tests
Lions v Queensland Reds: Keenan, Conan and Gibson-Park to get first starts
Lions 2025: Aki, Kelleher and Porter also named in starting team, but injury ends tour for Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams
Fitness concerns for Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan as Lions land in Australia
Huw Jones available for game against Western Force
Leinster dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of URC Grand Final
Luke McGrath comes into the starting XV to face the Bulls at Croke Park
Leinster v Bulls preview: If Leinster are on it, they’re good enough to win
URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal
Southern hemisphere-born players proudly adding to the Lions’ international outlook
Seven players who grew up playing rugby outside of Lions nations have been named in the squad for this summer’s tour
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal
Leinster star Jamison focusing on Harlequins showdown in Champions Cup while his wife Patti has resumed her judo career
Jamison Gibson-Park feels privileged to have played with departing Ireland trio
Scrumhalf describes Conor Murray as ‘one of the best in the world’
Ireland v France will see mouthwatering clash between two of the best players in the world
Whoever wins this Six Nations title decider, the odds are that one of the world’s two best players will play a key role
Brian O’Driscoll reflects on his sensational hat-trick against France, 25 years on
It’s 25 years since a young Irish centre felled France with a sensational hat-trick, and Les Bleus are more formidable now than they were then - but so are Ireland
Ireland have switched focus to the art of kicking and it’s paying dividends
Kicking prowess of Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe adds another string to Ireland’s bow
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
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
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
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
Gordon D’Arcy: How momentum changed, Ireland’s need for improvement and my key takeaways from Six Nations opener
England’s tactical rigidity, which had served them well in the first half, proved their undoing after the interval
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Determined Ireland begin title defence with statement win over England
Side’s attack finds groove of Autumn Series, showcasing high-tempo, ball-in-hand game
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over England: James Lowe is a hugely effective rugby player
Six Nations: Ireland’s depth chart looks positive after their 27-22 win, but teams will target the breakdown
Ireland 27 England 22: Irish player ratings as Jamison Gibson-Park stars
How the players rated at the Aviva Stadium as the replacements make significant impact
Jamison Gibson-Park and Ireland sensing huge opportunity
Scrumhalf knows avenging last year’s defeat to England would add real momentum to Ireland’s Six Nations campaign
Leinster’s willingness to embrace the chaos is beautiful to see
Munster should be fired up by the frustration of losing a match they should have won against Northampton
To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial game
Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive
Ireland 13 New Zealand 23: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium
Andy Farrell’s team didn’t click on the day but Gibson-Park stood out despite the defeat
Ireland v New Zealand: Keenan, Hansen and Gibson-Park all return in strong Irish selection
Finlay Bealham in at tighthead as hamstring injury rules Tadhg Furlong out of autumn campaign
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role
‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva Stadium
Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to another crack at the All Blacks
‘When you know people personally, it adds a little bit to the rivalry for sure’
Shortlists for Rugby Writers of Ireland Players of the Year announced
Jack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Bundee Aki, and Jamison Gibson-Park on men’s list
URC: Leinster show strength in depth to beat Edinburgh in Scotland
Bonus-point win for Irish province as scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park stars
Leinster’s RG Snyman and Jamison Gibson-Park progressing nicely
Leinster open their United Rugby Championship season on Friday night against Edinburgh
Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for summer tour of South Africa
Jack Conan misses out for personal reasons, as three uncapped players are in the squad
Owen Doyle: Bulls deserved to beat Leinster, but the match deserved an elite referee
The URC has a problem on its hands when it comes to appointing match officials
Turnovers cost Leinster dearly in tight match with Toulouse
It is not in Leinster’s character to be so feckless with the ball, as they were beaten in Champions Cup final
Leinster 22 Toulouse 31 FT: Champions Cup final as it happened
Irish province beaten by French side in extra time in what was a bitter defeat
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