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# lock
James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland
Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.
# Analysis
Kinsella on Rugby: How Ireland clinched the Grand Slam while playing below their standard
Players will know that the game against England never should have been as fraught as it became in the third quarter.
Yesterday
20th March 2023
# Contract
Ireland lock Henderson has big decision to make after offer from Japan
The 31-year-old also has a contract extension offer to stay at home.
# Grand Slam
Ireland rugby boss Andy Farrell plans on making team even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
# Grand Slammers
A spectacular Paddy's weekend shows Irish rugby is in rude health
Ireland celebrated two Grand Slams in the space of 24 hours.
# Grand Ambitions
Farrell plans on making Ireland even better for tilt at World Cup glory
‘There’s a long way for us to go for us to be at our best.’
This week
19th March 2023 - 21st March 2023
# Leader
'Growing up, all I wanted to do was play for Ireland and captain Ireland'
Johnny Sexton helped his team to Grand Slam glory before being forced off injured.
# Analysis
Sheehan's set-piece stunner, Conan's offload, and the Grand Slam-sealing tries
Ireland came up with some clinical scores when they needed them most.
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# World Cup
Andy Farrell: 'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential'
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# World Cup
'We're a good side that has nowhere near reached its potential' - Farrell
Ireland will celebrate the Grand Slam but the World Cup is already in view.
# Big call
'I was surprised' - England captain Farrell on Steward's red card
The England fullback was sent off after a collision with Hugo Keenan.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# Glory Days
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam
There were nervy moments but Andy Farrell’s side had too much for 14-man England.
# jvdf
'They've taken me training since I was five... it’s nice to have them there'
World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier makes his team-mates look good.
# On the brink
Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days
Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.
# Best of Friends
'When I'm not playing against them, I watch Ireland with a smile on my face'
England hooker Jamie George will go up against some close friends in Dublin.
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# Goat
'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'
The Ireland captain will play his last Six Nations game tomorrow in Dublin.
# Family
'Garry is fine' - Ringrose still playing big role with Ireland after his injury
Ireland also had the players’ families in for today’s captain’s run in Dublin.
# mindset
Farrell asks Ireland to invoke spirit of Croker as he says 'desperation is an illness'
The Ireland head coach wants his team to attack tomorrow’s game with clear heads.
# Milestone
'He's goal-kicking this weekend' - Van der Flier set to hit 50 mark
The Ireland flanker made his debut against England back in 2016.
# The old enemy
The pessimism about England's chances in Dublin is stark
Steve Borthwick’s men have arrived in Dublin ahead of St Patrick’s weekend.
# Family
'We'll see if we can squeeze the grandkids to cheer for Ireland'
Andy and Owen Farrell are on opposite sides once again this weekend in Dublin.
# Talking Points
Baird unleashed, Gibson-Park's vision, Henshaw's experience at 13
Andy Farrell will be hugely relieved to be able to start Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris.
# Team news
Doris and Sheehan start as Ireland make three changes for England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
# Analysis
'I don’t think we over-rely on going through 10 now' - Sexton on Ireland's attack
Andy Farrell’s team is more unpredictable because Sexton isn’t the only playmaker.
# Possible XV
Henshaw and Baird set to start in Ireland's Grand Slam showdown
Meanwhile, there is optimism over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan.
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# homeland
England's loss has been Ireland's gain with impressive Andy Farrell
The Wigan native goes up against his homeland for a Grand Slam on Saturday.
# Squad
Injury blows are cruel but Ireland have depth to cope against England
Robbie Henshaw and Ryan Baird look set to come into the starting XV and there could be more change.
# Injury Update
Ringrose and Henderson ruled out of Ireland's clash with England
Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan, and Rónan Kelleher will have their injuries managed.
# Darts
'When I was in the academy, I was given out to for doing hooker throws'
Josh van der Flier took on lineout throwing duties with aplomb in Murrayfield yesterday.
# The Boss
'The best game I've been involved in' - Farrell hails Ireland's character
He said a hurting England side will be out to spoil the party in Dublin next weekend.
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# Final
Chance of a Grand Slam against England is 'stuff of dreams' for Sexton
The Ireland captain was proud of his side’s adversity in Murrayfield.
# Match Report
Ireland beat Scotland in Six Nations game to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin
Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.
# adversity
Injury-hit Ireland beat Scotland to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin
Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.
# faz
'We warmed-up on the bus and won the game easily. It’s just mentality'
Andy Farrell has impressively guided Ireland to within sight of a Grand Slam.
This month
March 2023
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# Postcard
How many Ireland players would get into the Scotland team?
Murray Kinsella checks in from Edinburgh ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash.
# Praise
'Ireland fool me all the time' - Scottish centurion Hogg hails Farrell's side
The 30-year-old will become the fourth Scottish player to reach the 100-cap mark.
# Selection
Farrell backs impressive Ireland 23 to weather the Scottish storm
The Ireland boss says good preparation has remained key for his team.
# Milestone
Key man Ringrose set for 'unbelievably special' moment in green tomorrow
The 28-year-old centre will win his 50th cap for Ireland against Scotland.
# resilience
'He's been through a lot, but I've never seen him break'
Conor Murray has proven his doubters wrong once again in this Six Nations.