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
Sam Prendergast
Jack Crowley’s patience rewarded as Ireland go in search of Rome revival against Italy
The return of Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose gives Ireland more variety in attack
Six Nations: Where did it all go wrong for Ireland against France and should Irish fans panic?
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Ireland v France build-up: Latest Six Nations news ahead of decisive game
Team news, expert analysis and everything else you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations action
Matt Williams: France have the power and unpredictability to put Ireland in a spin
Ireland, including their replacement forwards, must perform at their best to prevail in what promises to be a belting Six Nations clash
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley are at the centre of a rugby culture war
Both outhalves have their loyal backers but Ireland are fortunate to have the pair to choose from
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andrew Porter a unicorn in the Irish front row − Aled Walters
Head of athletic performance unconcerned about the Irish squad’s current age profile
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Cullen calls for patience as he oversees Prendergast’s rise to prominence
Leinster coach fully aware of the game’s vagaries and the rocky road ahead for all aspiring outhalfs
Sam Prendergast passes big test with flying colours
Young outhalf was a model of composure in the Murrayfield maelstrom and a deserved Man of the Matc
Six Nations: Simon Easterby keeping the lid on the pot as Ireland clinically defuse Scottish threat
Captain Caelan Doris points to calm heads and quick return to game plan as key to Murrayfield win
Ireland name team to play Scotland: Live reaction as Peter O’Mahony is selected for ‘experience’
Team news: Robbie Henshaw comes in at centre for the second Six Nations weekend
‘We’re trying to be more clinical and accurate': Bundee Aki turns attention to Scotland
Connacht centre says Ireland need to improve if they are to prevail in Six Nations showdown in Murrayfield
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
Gerry Thornley: How about an alternative look at Ireland’s Six Nations win over England?
The failure to show France’s Romain Ntamack a straight red card against Wales was appalling for the sport
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?
Sam Prendergast relishes ‘healthy competition’ with Jack Crowley
The Leinster flyhalf is taking nothing for granted after a mixed performance for Ireland on his first Six Nations start
Ireland v England as it happened: Simon Easterby’s side record bonus point victory in Six Nations opener
The interim head coach is very satisfied with the win but not aspects of the performance especially conceding those two late tries that gave England a losing bonus point.
Statistical breakdown: Did Ireland make the right call to start Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley?
Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf role
Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby
Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside
Ireland v England: Sam Prendergast set to get the nod against England
Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out
Sam Prendergast expected to be available for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England
Ireland assistant coach Andrew Goodman confident the outhalf will shake off dead leg
Ronan O’Gara says Leinster’s Sam Prendergast has ‘a huge future’
O’Gara says La Rochelle’s performance against Leinster had been their best of the season so far
Sam Prendergast’s next task is to make Leinster less predictable
Munster can only succeed against Saracens and Northampton if Jack Crowley regains his best form
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