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The Boss
'The potential is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months'
The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.
Murray Kinsella
23 Feb
25
Speed and Guile
Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby
The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
22 Feb
31
Dominant
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
21 Feb
93
the cat
'Last year was probably my toughest' – Baloucoune abuzz at Ireland return
21 Feb
1
The old enemy
Blood in the water? Or fallible England? A big test for Ireland in London
There is some fear for Andy Farrell’s men but a stirring win would change the mood music.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
21 Feb
8
Analysiscounter
Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?
Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.
Murray Kinsella
19 Feb
24
Selection
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
19 Feb
24
flow
Analysis: Baloucoune's beautiful try against Italy
19 Feb
Here's Johnny
Johnny Sexton: The Ireland legend on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
19 Feb
Possible XV
Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.
Murray Kinsella
18 Feb
56
Here's Johnny
Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching
The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.
18 Feb
32
Support
'It's not right' – Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse
17 Feb
Number 10
'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'
17 Feb
39
Rivals
'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'
17 Feb
10
Update
Ireland say Ringrose is good to go for England clash in London
16 Feb
35
Edwin Edogbo
IRFU investigating 'cowardly' online abuse of Edwin Edogbo
16 Feb
Trip to Twickers
Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England
16 Feb
36
Toxic
'The keyboard warriors need to cop on and help these kids' - Farrell
The Ireland boss slammed the criticism and abuse of Prendergast and Crowley.
16 Feb
120
Analysisflow
'As good a try as we've ever scored' - Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland
Ireland made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score.
Murray Kinsella
15 Feb
50
Mixed Bag
McCloskey the main man as Ireland mix the good and the bad
15 Feb
29
Tense
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
14 Feb
104
RELATED
Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test
14 Feb
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
14 Feb
Izzy and the Cat
Izuchukwu and Baloucoune have come a long way for Six Nations debuts
14 Feb
7
Azzurri
After egos were bruised in Paris, Ireland must rebound against Italy
14 Feb
2
trajectory
'You have to go through a bit of pain with every generation'
13 Feb
14
Update
Baird's season likely over, Keenan unlikely to return in Six Nations
13 Feb
8
AnalysisPhysicality
Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends
Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.
Murray Kinsella
12 Feb
6
response
'A few doors left open' fed into Andy Farrell's changes for Italy
12 Feb
25
aerial battle
Analysis: Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air – but they kept losing the contests
12 Feb
Rugby News
Here's the Ireland team to face Italy on Saturday
12 Feb
2
refresh
Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy
Edwin Edogbo is set for his Ireland debut off the bench in Dublin.
Murray Kinsella
12 Feb
154
Big Joe
Wanting more carries, a penalty under the posts, and maul defence
12 Feb
9
Possible XV
Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy
Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.
Murray Kinsella
11 Feb
60
Six Nations
'To say we're on the decline is a bit disingenuous'
11 Feb
38
Review
'There's still frustration' – Ireland begin to turn page on Paris pain
The Irish camp may have over-focused on tactical work rather than the mindset needed to be physical.
Murray Kinsella
10 Feb
24
RELATED
'A year ago I was playing AIL, now I’m going to hit a few putts with Josh van der Flier'
11 Feb
'To say we're on the decline is a bit disingenuous'
11 Feb
Debuts for Edogbo and Ward could add some pop for Ireland
9 Feb
impetus
Debuts for Edogbo and Ward could add some pop for Ireland
9 Feb
37
Update
Ireland call up 21-year-old Ward as Furlong returns for Italy clash
9 Feb
12
family first
Italy without key man Brex for Dublin clash against Ireland
9 Feb
2
bench
'We had a great impact' - Milne proud to step up for Ireland
9 Feb
19
Analysisaerial battle
Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air. But they kept losing the contests
Andy Farrell’s side got little success from a kicking game that lacked variety.
Murray Kinsella
8 Feb
45
What's Next?
Grim nights for Irish rugby but Farrell has to rally his men after Paris
7 Feb
31
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