Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand out
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
Ireland backrow says he sees Rugby World Cup in 2027 as the ‘next big competition’
Backrower had a season to remember for Munster, Ireland and the Lions
Nora Stapleton and Nigel Carr also honoured as newest Hall of Fame inductees
All Black outhalf supplied a statement to the disciplinary panel reviewing Beirne’s red card
Ireland lock was shown a yellow card that was upgraded to red at Chicago game against New Zealand
Foul play review officer seemed to be the only person in Soldier Field who thought incident merited a red
Andrew Trimble’s optimism led him to make a high-stakes commitment
‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’
Ireland not spared the rod after defeat at Soldier Field but All Blacks also come in for criticism
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Key questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeks
Leinster’s mauling by Munster has made for useful lesson before Autumn Internationals opener
Referee’s performance in Connacht game was not up to the required standard
Munster were worthy winners after thrashing Leinster 31-14 at Croke Park on Saturday
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy expects Jack Crowley to be restored to team for Croke Park encounter
Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan among the Irish who had good tours
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points down
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
The Australia coach has beefed up the pack following their defeat in the first Test, and they’re not going to roll over without a fight
Beirne shone bright in the opening Test while Valetini missed out due to injury
Irish forward put in outstanding display from the get-go against the Wallabies in Brisbane
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Follow all the action in the final warm-up game before first Australia Test next week
Australia must try something abominable against Andy Farrell’s team
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
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