Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against Japan
Andy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’
Jacob Stockdale
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan
Andy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
What happened to the Irish under-20s who defeated New Zealand in 2016?
Nigel Carolan, then head coach, offers an insight into the players who pulled off the remarkable 33-24 victory
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand
Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016
Ulster coach calls for consistency in ‘final before the final’ against Glasgow Warriors
Victory against URC leaders would put the province in the right frame of mind ahead of Montpellier clash in Bilbao
Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale ruled out for Glasgow clash
Stockdale underwent surgery last week after sustaining a facial fracture during Exeter win
Dominant Ulster through to Challenge Cup final after beating Exeter - as it happened
Irish province make it to Bilbao after impressive second-half display
Jacob Stockdale broke try records in his 20s. Now, he has a new take on performance
On Saturday at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster supporters will be hoping to see Stockdale at his imperious best
Gordon D’Arcy: Lessons from Ireland’s heart-stopping Six Nations campaign
Emerging talents, tactical gambles and the growing confidence of Andy Farrell’s side
Ireland’s fragility in the scrum was evident again against Wales
When Ireland got into their rhythm, they were irresistible at times, but the problem was it was too fitful
Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threat
Andy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against Wales
Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start against Wales with Jacob Stockdale in line to return
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart could make his Six Nations debut on Friday night as Andy Farrell continues to shuffle his pack
Irish rugby has a problem: the players don’t know how to run
The Stade de France witnessed another display of French sprinting ability last week, leaving the Irish trailing in the Six Nations
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