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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.

2.2k

1 hour ago

# 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.

4.5k

1 hour ago

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.

33.6k

23 hours ago

# 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.’

20.9k

Mon 8:15 AM

# 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.

10.7k

Mon 6:30 AM

# 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.’

18.6k

Mon 6:00 AM

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.

9.3k

Sun 12:30 PM

# 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.

21.4k

Sun 9:16 AM

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.

50.4k

Sat 10:17 PM

# 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.

22.3k

Sat 9:07 PM

# 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.

17.8k

Sat 8:47 PM

# 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.

34.6k

Sat 7:12 PM

# 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.

18.1k

Sat 7:01 PM

# 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.

30.2k

Sat 8:00 AM

# 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.

7.2k

Sat 6:00 AM

# 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.

47.4k

Fri 10:00 PM

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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.

7.3k

Fri 2:54 PM

# 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.

16.1k

Fri 12:51 PM

# 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.

17.9k

Fri 7:00 AM

# 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.

10.1k

Fri 6:30 AM

# 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.

14.5k

Thu 8:43 PM

# 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.

14.2k

Thu 5:13 PM

# 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.

13.1k

Thu 4:10 PM

# 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.

19.9k

Thu 3:30 PM

# 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.

11.0k

Thu 6:30 AM

# Possible XV

Henshaw and Baird set to start in Ireland's Grand Slam showdown

Meanwhile, there is optimism over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan.

28.5k

Mar 15th 2023, 6:52 PM

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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.

23.2k

Mar 14th 2023, 6:30 AM

# 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.

18.1k

Mar 13th 2023, 3:51 PM

# 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.

19.4k

Mar 13th 2023, 1:46 PM

# 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.

31.1k

Mar 13th 2023, 6:00 AM

# 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.

19.7k

Mar 12th 2023, 9:00 PM

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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.

11.3k

Mar 12th 2023, 6:56 PM

# 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.

22.1k

Mar 12th 2023, 5:20 PM

# 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.

24.2k

Mar 12th 2023, 4:56 PM

# 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.

29.8k

Mar 12th 2023, 7:00 AM

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.

25.6k

Mar 11th 2023, 7:30 PM

# 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.

20.3k

Mar 11th 2023, 3:44 PM

# Selection

Farrell backs impressive Ireland 23 to weather the Scottish storm

The Ireland boss says good preparation has remained key for his team.

5.9k

Mar 11th 2023, 8:45 AM

# 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.

8.1k

Mar 11th 2023, 8:00 AM

# 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.

13.9k

Mar 11th 2023, 6:15 AM