Six Nations: Midterm report sees Ireland tick almost every box, and end one particular debate
Ireland have climbed back up the world rankings after beating England but Italy’s tournament could still go either way
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Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game now, but he is no ‘enforcer’
His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running lines
Far from denting belief, Garry Ringrose says Paris loss sharpened Ireland’s focus
Leinster centre insists challenge now is to match the standards shown in historic Twickenham win
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws
During their Six Nations loss to Ireland, England’s players were constantly yapping at Frenchman Pierre Brousset
James Lowe likely to miss remainder of Six Nations due to groin injury
Winger was forced off during opening half at Twickenham
Analysing Ireland’s big win; and a try decision that left Gordon D’Arcy lost for words
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Victory against Welsh rivals would ensure Triple Crown shoot-out with Scots
Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul
‘I bloody love mauls to be honest, they’re probably my favourite part of the game’
England v Ireland: Jamison Gibson-Park played in preview mode, spotting chances a nanosecond before anyone else
Scrumhalf was the fulcrum of Ireland’s record-breaking Six Nations win at Twickenham
Gerry Thornley: Defensive discipline and work ethic keep England on the back foot
Quick Irish start, lineout problems, handling errors and yellow card put England 22 points behind after just over half an hour
Five things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
Saturday’s assault on English rugby HQ; fast men in green; the offload; talented youth; and nifty Louis Bielle-Biarrey
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’
From tactical mastery to clinical finishing, Farrell’s Ireland leaves English pundits stunned at Twickenham
Ireland performance against England ‘right up there with one of the best we’ve had’, says Dan Sheehan
Hooker praises squad’s belief after historic Six Nations win at Twickenham
‘I hope everyone at home is just as proud as well’ - Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s ‘special day’
Head coach delighted with how both his experienced and novice players showed up in victory over England at Twickenham
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reign
Jamison Gibson-Park and Stu McCloskey led the way but Ireland were immense all over the park
Ireland player ratings: Irish backs run riot in crushing win over England
Jamison Gibson-Park puts in Man-of-the-Match performance against England in Six Nations third round meeting at Twickenham
Five-try Ireland blow England away on record-breaking afternoon at Twickenham
Andy Farrell’s side put in a performance for the ages in scoring 42 points against an out of sorts England
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Andy Farrell’s team look to upset the odds at Twickenham
Tackling Ireland’s rugby performance
Perhaps the issue in this Six Nations is not individual players, but a selection philosophy that feels reactive rather than strategic
Ireland’s lack of ‘scrum culture’ and how it can be fixed
The scrum has become an Achilles heel for Ireland and will be heavily tested against England on Saturday
Ireland’s Six Nations is on the line against England with scrum likely to be pivotal
Ireland's multiphase tries against Italy a timely reminder that this side is capable of outsmarting heavyweights
Gerry Thornley: IRFU should consider leaving X after racist comments made to Edwin Edogbo
It is all well and good the IRFU ‘investigating’ racist comments, when the most effective way to avoid it is to stop using the platform
England vaudeville villain Henry Pollock can offer lots of bait to reel in Ireland
Six Nations: For all his fluorescence and star potential, the backrow is player of real substance
Former British prince Andrew released, a Dublin judge speaks out against Tusla, and looking ahead to Ireland v England
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Ireland Under-20s must overcome lingering frailties to beat England
A key for Ireland is to try and limit the access to opponents to their 22 by coughing up a slew of penalties
Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham
A quartet of Lions who have a whopping 274 Irish caps come into the side for crucial Six Nations clash
More questions than answers as Ireland squad struggle to pinpoint the malaise
After Thursday’s team announcement there was a sense that the England game may bring clarity around Ireland’s form
Andy Farrell had a point. The way we talk about Ireland is way too negative
Despite all the griping, Irish people are still optimistic
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play England
Italy hijacked too much of Ireland’s possession at the breakdown. One of van der Flier’s remits is to protect that ball
England v Ireland teams: Sam Prendergast dropped from matchday squad – as it happened
Andy Farrell makes five changes to side that took testing win over Italy
Ireland team selection: No room for Sam Prendergast as Andy Farrell makes five changes to side to face England
Sam Prendergast has not been included in the matchday 23 for Ireland’s round three Six Nations trip to Twickenham
Conor Murray: I know exactly how Jack Crowley felt about losing his place in Ireland team
Crowley’s reaction to being benched this Six Nations would have been watched closely by Andy Farrell and the other coaches
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