Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
James Lowe
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match
Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout
James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back
‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand
It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations
For James Lowe, New Zealand is a Test that never loses its shine
33-year-old has sights set on hanging around for 2027 World Cup
Gerry Thornley: Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland
Key questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeks
James Lowe ready for the storm after the calm as Leinster face Sharks at home
Rested after bruising Lions tour, winger knows he has to ‘show up physically’ in his opening game for Leinster
Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis
James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon
Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third Test
Farrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned
AU/NZ fail to make case for defence; Farrell booing all too predictable; Van der Merwe’s killer instinct; Lions click into gear
Conor Murray: With Jamison Gibson-Park pulling the strings, the Lions will look like Ireland in red jerseys
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Gerry Thornley: As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-up
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Lions player ratings: Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outing
Ollie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the Wallabies
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions’ mauling of Western Force little more than an appetiser ahead of main courses
First tour match provided Andy Farrell with useful insights but focus remains on winning the Tests
Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match
Eight Ireland players - six from Leinster - will start the first match of the Lions Tour
TV View: Be it the Champions League or URC, some days it really is like using Ferraris to spread silage
Metaphor was applied liberally by critics bemoaning very different turns of fortunes in Dublin and Munich
Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this season
New Zealander on doing justice for his team-mates, the Lions’ tour of Australia and Saturday’s URC match against Scarlets
Southern hemisphere-born players proudly adding to the Lions’ international outlook
Seven players who grew up playing rugby outside of Lions nations have been named in the squad for this summer’s tour
Leinster’s James Lowe ready and able for Champions Cup semi–final battle with Northampton
‘It’s the old cliche of doubling down on the basics and taking the easiest space that we can’
Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylinders
Tyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking display
Owen Doyle: Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button
Ireland will have legitimate questions about two key moments which were bungled by officials
How Ireland came dangerously close to a rare defeat to Italy
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times
This is a key moment in preparation for next Rugby World Cup, says former Ireland scrumhalf Eoin Reddan
Furlong, Lowe and Kelleher take part in Ireland training ahead of Italy trip
Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game
James Lowe sorely missed as Ireland forced to go without his extensive bag of tricks
Calvin Nash called into action shortly before kick-off after Lowe went down injured during the warm-up
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
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
Gordon D’Arcy: How momentum changed, Ireland’s need for improvement and my key takeaways from Six Nations opener
England’s tactical rigidity, which had served them well in the first half, proved their undoing after the interval
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring terms
Against England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over England: James Lowe is a hugely effective rugby player
Six Nations: Ireland’s depth chart looks positive after their 27-22 win, but teams will target the breakdown
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