James Ryan to captain Ireland against England
24-year-old will take armband at Twickenham in Johnny Sexton’s absence
Brian Barry-Murphy: ‘When we played Man United, it was like Cork in the All-Ireland’
Newcastle’s visit in FA Cup a welcome break from relegation fight for Rochdale boss
Liam Toland: Dark trenches are no place for green jerseys
Rucking game is already rumbled while the lineout malfunction added to Ireland’s woes
Japan still far away as Ireland focus on Scotland
‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC
Liam Toland: Beirne’s edge is ability to play the system or invent his own
Ability to influence the game as starter or replacement pushes him ahead of Iain Henderson
Liam Toland: Plenty at stake for Ireland’s supporting cast in USA clash
Final November Test a perfect platform for several players to press their own case
Ireland v All Blacks - who should start this weekend?
Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All Blacks
Profiles: Who are the four acquitted in Belfast rape trial?
Three of the four Belfast trial defendants were rugby players
‘Strong, smart, confident’: Dan Leavy is the young man for the big occasion
Since his Junior Cup days, the talented Ireland flanker’s ability on the field has stood out
Paddy Jackson paints a picture of ‘the happiest man in Belfast’
Ireland player had just finished a successful international tour at the time of alleged rape
Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system
Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby
Ulster grind it out at a snowy Stoop to see off Harlequins
Les Kiss’s side claim priceless victory away from home to keep European dream alive
Liam Toland: Man of the match award not a free pass
Reselection never a guarantee in Schmidt era due to the huge amount of talent within squad
Liam Toland: Plenty to watch for in Ireland’s new combinations
Exciting potential evident in the back three, the backrow and new second row pairing
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