Richie Murphy leaves fine Under-20 legacy as he departs for Ulster interim post
The Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his stride
The Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his stride
Ireland needed France to do them a favour against England in Pau but the visitors run out 14-point victors in an impressive display
Scotland show grit to frustrate for much of the contest but Ireland score four tries in the final quarter to add gloss to the scoreline
A 32-32 draw vs England removed a hat-trick of Grand Slams from the agenda but nevertheless they still hope to finish top of the pile
Ireland head coach Richie Murphy makes two changes and a positional switch to the starting XV that drew with England last weekend
Richie Murphy’s team may have to produce their best performance to beat powerful hosts
Richie Murphy’s side and their English opposition are the only unbeaten teams remaining ahead of round four of the U20 Six Nations
The young Ireland team’s backs’ coach is potentially two matches away from achieving a unique feat
Richie Murphy’s team showed better continuity and composure against an undisciplined Welsh side
FAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six Nations
Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy will be looking for an improvement on the error-strewn display against Italy when Wales visit Musgrave Park
Ciarán Frawley set to be the only change to the first choice XV; Jarlath Burns’ in-tray ahead of taking over as president of the GAA
U20s Six Nations preview: Ireland forwards coach Aaron Dundon says squad ‘all pretty delighted’ for Richie Murphy on getting Ulster job
Martino was born in Florence where his mum Carlotta is from, he spent some time in Bourgoin and Limerick before moving to Rosario in Argentina
Ian Keatley: ‘It was incredible for those guys to step up, getting their experience and stamping their mark’
Given the home team’s strength in depth, Richie Murphy’s side will have to close to flawless - and courageous - to win in Aix-en-Provence
Munster number eight Brian Gleeson leads the side for Saturday’s game in Aix-en-Provence
‘I grew up watching Munster in the Champions Cup, so getting to represent Munster in the Champions Cup is fantastic’
Jack Murphy is adept, tactically and technically, as befits the son of a skills and kicking coach
‘They are a very clever rugby team; they know how to work the ball through their hands and find space’
Ireland travel to play the opening game of their Six Nations against France, the side that beat them in the World Cup final
Game against England at Musgrave Park hinged on a wild third quarter
Murphy’s side braced for a determined challenge from England to spoil the home party
Impressive quality of player being produced bodes well for the future of Irish rugby
Irish side score 12 tries in Glasgow to secure record winning margin
Scotland have produced some yo-yo performances in the tournament to date
Fiachna Barrett, Evan O’Connell and Andrew Osborne come into the starting XV
The Terenure College fullback is looking to keep making a big impact against Scotland in the Six Nations
Richie Murphy’s side run in five tries in Treviso and outhalf Sam Prendergast kicks 19 points
Richie Murphy hopes his team can combat the challenge of a physical Italy
Gus McCarthy captains the side for Friday night’s Six Nations game in Treviso
Murphy’s well-drilled side bidding to claim a third successive victory in this year’s Six Nations
Lead changed three times in final quarter as teams went blow for blow
Secondrow Conor O’Tighearnaigh knows what to expect from French after Ireland’s narrow 17-16 win in Aix-en-Provence set up Grand Slam success last season
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