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
Simon Easterby
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
Relief for Easterby as tricky first hurdle cleared in satisfactory style
Interim coach identifies plenty to focus on this week in advance of Scotland test
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.
Ireland v England preview: First game will be crucial in turbo-charged race for Grand Slam
Ireland victory would be ideal springboard for interim coach Simon Easterby
Six Nations guide to Ireland: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
Opener against England will go a long way towards defining campaign
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: Simon Easterby puts his stamp on side with Ryan Baird selection
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
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
Simon Easterby: Welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss
The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph
David Humphreys: ‘Andy Farrell will be missed, he’s the best rugby coach in the world’
IRFU Performance Director expects injured Irish prop Tadhg Furlong to play some role in this year’s championship
‘I want to put my mark on things’: Simon Easterby sees chance for he and Ireland to grow together
Warren Gatland says Ireland have benefitted from ‘favourable’ Six Nations draws
Paul O’Connell happy for warm weather training as Six Nations build-up given Storm Éowyn
Forwards coach says nothing is ever easy against England ahead of first game of championship
Simon Easterby targets ‘something special’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Johnny Sexton will continue helping Ireland coaching team, says interim head coach
Simon Easterby focused on continuity as Ireland seek third successive Six Nations title
Former Ireland backrow taking charge during Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical
Gerry Thornley: Natural squad regeneration on show in Simon Easterby’s Six Nations selection
Some of the 11 players who were not in the squad at this point last year have been blooded in the intervening period
Key Ireland players returning from injury at the right time ahead of Six Nations squad announcement
Craig Casey’s injury opens the door for a scrumhalf place, with three main contenders
Ireland’s historic Six Nations title bid bolstered by return of key players
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Will Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical hurt Ireland’s Six Nations chances?
Andy Farrell won’t return to Ireland coaching duties until August after the Lions’ tour of Australia
Gavin Coombes has important opportunity to make the case for more Ireland caps
A strong performance for Munster against Leinster could help player's international ambitions
James Culhane to captain Emerging Ireland in clash with Cheetahs
Sam Prendergast starts his third game of the tour at outhalf where he will be partnered by Cormac Foley
Sam Prendergast steers Emerging Ireland to hard-fought win over Western Force
Simon Easterby’s team scored three tries in the opening quarter against the Australian Super Rugby side
‘He is a really exciting prospect’: Zac Ward shines in transition from Sevens to 15s
Versatile Ulster player ‘starting to find his feet’ in the 15s game after a month
Opportunity knocks as Emerging Ireland open South Africa tour against Pumas
Cormac Izuchukwu and James Culhane join Kendellen in an experienced backrow while Ireland Sevens OlympianZac Ward is named on the left wing
Sevens international Chay Mullins among three called up for Emerging Ireland tour
Munster prop Mark Donnelly and Leinster back Charlie Tector also called up as Shayne Bolton, Jack Boyle and Tommy O’Brien are unavailable
Alex Kendellen to captain Emerging Ireland squad on tour to South Africa
Leinster’s Sam Prendergast and Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu also included in the squad
Simon Easterby confirmed as interim Ireland head coach
Andy Farrell to begin Lions sabbatical ahead of next summer’s tour to Australia
Simon Easterby to lead Ireland’s Six Nations campaign in Farrell’s absence
Experienced assistant coach Simon Easterby will step up to the Irish head coach job as Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical at the start of 2025
Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work
The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations
Confident Ireland to build on autumnal promise and extend winning run
Wales can never be written off but variety of Irish attack game points to a home victory
Simon Easterby calls on Ireland to make discipline a priority in Six Nations
Peter O’Mahony’s early red card against Wales last year proved costly
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