Ireland Rugby
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Gerry Thornley: Garry Ringrose’s punishment highlights a problem in the disciplinary process
France are entitled to complain about inconsistencies, but Romain Ntamack got off lightly
Are France better than Ireland at developing young rugby players?
Fabien Galthié's senior squad is sprinkled with young stars, but let’s talk about the definition of success
A joint final bow the most fitting end for Ireland trio who always put team first
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will depart international rugby with a collective 43 years of service
‘I have lived the dream’: Conor Murray reflects on Ireland career after announcing retirement
The Munster man who was once rated as the best scrumhalf in the world will step away from international rugby after the Six Nations
Paul O’Connell pays tribute to departing Ireland trio of former team-mates
Ireland forwards coach says the trio’s attitudes have been exemplary and a great help to younger players
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
O’Mahony and Healy will retire from the game entirely at the end of the season with Murray set to continue his career abroad
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
Brian O’Driscoll doesn’t see Garry Ringrose changing his game because of red card
‘He got one wrong and in the modern age lots of players are going to get one wrong’
Gordon D’Arcy: Standards fell short against Wales, but there will be little unrest as players look to France
Accepting Ireland’s performance imperfections against Wales and making the necessary changes are steps towards improvement
Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again
The qualification maze might seem unsatisfactory to some but often it comes down to the personal preference of the player
Jack Boyle ‘hungry for more’ after impressive debut in Ireland’s win over Wales
Youngster replaced his idol Cian Healy in matchday squad and made big impact when he came off bench at Principality Stadium
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
Owen Doyle: Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Ireland keep cool in Wales to stay on course for shot at historic Grand Slam
Points difference means that to win the Six Nations, Ireland will probably need to beat France and Italy
Jamie Osborne demonstrates that temperament and talent go hand in hand to succeed at Test level
Ireland fullback withstood adversity to play key role in Six Nations win in Wales
Inaccurate Ireland A well beaten by England A
Hugh Gavin one of the few to stand out in disappointing display from the junior ranks
Sam Prendergast is both enthralling and enraging and everything else we learned from Ireland’s win over Wales
Ireland maintain ability to grind out win; the intimidating Principality Stadium; Van der Flier’s tackling stats; quick scrum decisions improve spectacle
Welsh media reaction: New laws questioned after ‘rampaging force of nature’ Bundee Aki turns game
Matt Sherratt praised for dispelling myth that Warren Gatland ‘was the sole coach capable of getting the best out of these Welsh players’
Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage
TV View: ‘Our 14th Triple Crown, but the celebrations so muted you’d think they’d been presented with a wooden spoon'
Misfiring scrum puts serious pressure on Ireland to dig out result against Wales
Props Andrew Porter and Tom Clarkson drew the ire of referee Christophe Ridley in the first half
Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s composure and patience in fightback win over Wales
‘I was pleased that we responded to being in a bit of a hole and we dug ourselves out’
Wales 18 Ireland 27 FT as it happened: Ireland come back in second half and win the Triple Crown
Tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne and 17 points from the boot of Sam Prendergast see Simon Easterby’s side home
Ireland weather fierce Welsh storm as calm approach reaps reward
Ireland secure a 14th Triple Crown but not before a big scare against Wales in Cardiff
Wales 18 Ireland 27: Irish player ratings as James Lowe shows his quality
How the players rated at the Principality Stadium as Jamison Gibson-Park also stands out
Wales v Ireland preview: Don’t be fooled, this Six Nations clash is a lot more interesting than it previously looked
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
‘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
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 today? 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
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