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Player ratings from an afternoon to forget for Johnny Sexton (and others)

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Garry Ringrose ruled out of Wales and England games

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Sexton 'on track' to return for next month's Six Nations

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Sparring over as big guns brace for battle

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Byrne and Carty 'have become really important to us', says Joe Schmidt

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Niall Scannell among players added to Ireland squad ahead of Wales clash

Shortlist for European Player of the Year award includes four Irish players

Tadgh Beirne is one of four Irish players nominated for the European Player of the Year award.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018

My Lions squad: Getting the chemistry right is key

Given all the other challenges Warren Gatland faces, getting the balance to the squad right is one of the few totally within his control, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2017

Ian McGeechan claims Dylan Hartley still contender to lead British and Irish Lions

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan believes Dylan Hartley remains a contender to be captain for this summer’s tour to New Zealand.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Patrick McMillan Q&A: ‘Sometimes you hit jumps that take you out 50 metres but you don’t really do this sport if you’re not a little crazy’

Patrick McMillan, 25, is a skier from Ogonnelloe, Co. Clare who races for Ireland in Super-G and downhill disciplines. A bad shoulder injury before Christmas means he is missing out this month’s World Championships but he hopes to be back racing in early March and is focused on racing for Ireland at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2017

Ireland can front up to physical Springboks, says Conor O’Shea

As Joe Schmidt named a 44-man squad to take part in a 24-hour training camp this weekend, Conor O’Shea was backing Ireland to cause an upset and beat the Springboks in South Africa this summer.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

‘Huge’ win could signal brave new world for Ireland

The championship starts here, or so Ireland hope as Joe Schmidt sends his new-look team onto the Twickenham pitch today in a bid to kick-start the champions’ RBS 6 Nations campaign at the third attempt.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Jamie Heaslip expects special attention as Shane Jennings comes calling

When the Barbarians come to town, there is no promised script. That is what makes this invitational team so attractive in the rugby world.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Plenty to play for in Six Nations audition

Gone are the days when these A internationals were mere consolation prizes for those who missed out on Test caps. Tonight’s clash of Irish Wolfhounds and English Saxons at Musgrave Park represents a full-blown RBS 6 Nations audition, writes Simon Lewis.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Underplayed Ross will be forced to ‘front up’

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Wed, 05 Nov, 2014

High tempo strategy pays off for Leinster

Leinster completed this phase of the European Champions Cup unbeaten thanks to their win over Castres in the Stade Pierre-Antoine stadium yesterday.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014