#Analysis
# analysis - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women
The tighthead prop and blindside flanker were superb in the win over Scotland.
# analysis - Monday 11 February, 2019
Analysis: How did Joey Carbery play after replacing Johnny Sexton?
The 23-year-old came on for Sexton in the first half of Ireland’s win over Scotland.
# analysis - Sunday 10 February, 2019
Analysis: The latest Joe Schmidt special sees Stockdale scorch past Scots
Ireland scored a stunning try on the second phase of a lineout attack in Edinburgh.
# analysis - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
Analysis: Ireland slip with the little details that make a big difference in attack
Joe Schmidt’s side missed a glaring opportunity with the game still in the balance.
# analysis - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Analysis: Ireland's nightmare opening minutes set tone in Dublin defeat
Joe Schmidt’s men were sluggish from the off as England struck powerfully and intelligently.
# analysis - Saturday 26 January, 2019
Ian Paisley Jr may be indestructible but he's increasingly becoming a sideshow
Revelations about the MP have been piling up of late.
# analysis - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart
Attack coach Nigel Carolan has his charges striking superbly from lineout platforms.
# analysis - Monday 21 January, 2019
What is going on at Chelsea?
Maurizio Sarri claimed his side were ‘mentally weak’ following the loss to Arsenal on Saturday.
# analysis - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive?
Her government suffered a monumental defeat.
Stockdale's finishing skills reward Ulster's clever set-piece thinking
The northern province scored three tries from set-piece platforms against Racing 92 last weekend.
Martin O'Neill and the fate of 9 other former Ireland managers
A number of coaches have struggled after leaving the Boys in Green hotseat.
The Wallabies' loss has been Leinster's immense gain as Fardy shines
The 34-year-old Australian has been a superb signing for the province.
# analysis - Monday 14 January, 2019
Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class
Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.
# analysis - Sunday 13 January, 2019
Why Paul Pogba has looked transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær
The France international’s sublime pass created the only goal in Man United’s win.
# analysis - Thursday 27 December, 2018
At the halfway point of the Premier League season, is it Liverpool's title to lose?
Recent history suggests the Reds are poised for glory.
# analysis - Wednesday 19 December, 2018
5 problems the new Man United manager needs to solve
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was announced as the interim boss earlier today.
# analysis - Tuesday 18 December, 2018
# analysis - Sunday 16 December, 2018
Is Roy Keane a good pundit?
The former Ireland assistant boss made a rare Sky Sports appearance for Sunday’s Liverpool-Man United fixture.
# analysis - Friday 14 December, 2018
Important information or a 'distraction': Exactly how many people are living in homeless accommodation?
The debate around how many people are homeless in Ireland resurfaced again this week.
The Raheem Sterling saga is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Premier League's racism problems
Intolerance has been inextricably linked with top-level football for years.
# analysis - Monday 10 December, 2018
Analysis: Murray's arc-running influence vital in guiding Munster over the line
The 29-year-old scrum-half provided two assists in the southern province’s win over Castres.
# analysis - Friday 7 December, 2018
Is Jose Mourinho's management style out of date?
Man United are already 16 points behind rivals City, while a top-four spot is looking increasingly improbable.
# analysis - Sunday 25 November, 2018
7 issues the new Ireland manager must address urgently
Mick McCarthy is expected to be unveiled as the Boys in Green’s boss later today.
# analysis - Friday 23 November, 2018
Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart?
Stadium issues and rumours of Christian Eriksen’s imminent departure have undermined the progress made by Spurs of late.
# analysis - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Analysis: Who did what for Ireland in the rucks against the All Blacks?
Devin Toner and captain Rory Best were, typically, the busiest players in this department.
# analysis - Sunday 18 November, 2018
The biggest misconception about the Irish team was exposed again on Thursday night
There was in marked difference in style when the Republic faced the North during the week.
# analysis - Friday 16 November, 2018
Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses
The Republic of Ireland were involved in a dire 0-0 draw with the North last night.
# analysis - Monday 12 November, 2018
Man City already one of the best Premier League teams ever, but are their achievements tainted?
Pep Guardiola’s side have been criticised for their ignorance of Financial Fair Play rules.
'City aren't Man Utd's biggest problem' - Top-four gap now the fear for Neville
The Red Devils slipped to a 3-1 defeat against their neighbours at the Etihad Stadium to find themselves lodged eighth in the Premier League table.
# analysis - Sunday 11 November, 2018
Analysis: Why James Ryan is already one of the first names on Ireland's team sheet
The 22-year-old second row delivered another superb performance against Argentina.
# analysis - Friday 9 November, 2018
Explosive City allegations overshadow Manchester derby
A four-part Der Spiegel report has accused the club of knowingly deceiving Uefa and breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
# analysis - Thursday 8 November, 2018
Big stage for Larmour to shine, O'Brien back and one unlucky lock misses out
The All Blacks loom large as Joe Schmidt named his team to face Argentina.
Juventus fail to justify Champions League favourites tag amid collapse at home to United
The reigning Serie A champions suffered a shock loss in Turin to Jose Mourinho’s side.
# analysis - Saturday 3 November, 2018
Donald Trump is obsessed with 'winning', so what would losing the midterms mean for him?
Would the US President care, and should he?
# analysis - Friday 2 November, 2018
It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example
On week when Raheem Sterling reportedly agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal, more focus needs to be put on how the sport spends its vast sums.
# analysis - Friday 26 October, 2018
Is Mauricio Pochettino doing the best job of all the Premier League managers?
The Spurs boss has led his side to their best-ever Premier League start.
# analysis - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
Toulouse's stunning winning try against Leinster started with clever homework
Louis-Benoît Madaule turned a Leinster trait against them.
# analysis - Saturday 20 October, 2018
As College Green plaza comes to a shuddering halt, we must ask why we can't put ideas into action
The plan was long talked about but hit a major planning roadblock this week.
# analysis - Friday 19 October, 2018
Jose Mourinho bids to avoid equalling David Moyes-era record
The Red Devils are facing a formidable run of games in the coming weeks.
# analysis - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
Sacking Martin O'Neill would be a short-term solution to a long-term problem
The ultimate results manager has overseen a run of just one victory in his last nine matches.