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Barnstorming Bundee, Lowe's leap, Sam's spiral, and JGP's poise
Ireland were 18-10 down with 35 minutes left in Cardiff. This is how they earned their victory.
Murray Kinsella
24 Feb
19
six nations 2025
France heavyweight Meafou doubtful for Ireland showdown due to lung infection
24 Feb
6
Pen to Paper
Munster trio sign new contracts
24 Feb
26
URC BLOW
Injury rules out Iain Henderson and John Cooney from Ulster duty against Scarlets
24 Feb
11
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The good and bad from Ireland's win in Wales
Murray, Berch and Gav discuss the weekend’s Six Nations action, Ireland U20s’ defeat to Wales, and a miserable ‘A’ game in Bristol.
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Update
Connacht's Ben Murphy suffers fractured finger
24 Feb
4
Candidates
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
24 Feb
47
CAULDRON
'It's one of the best stadiums in the world, roof closed, it was just amazing'
24 Feb
30
Calendar
Prendergast hopes to see more Ireland A games in the future
24 Feb
14
Allez les Verts
Titanic clash with Dupont and les Bleus looms for Easterby's Ireland
Simon Easterby hopes to have Caelan Doris, Rónan Kelleher, and Tadhg Furlong back.
Murray Kinsella
24 Feb
33
kicking back
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics after Calcutta Cup success
23 Feb
21
One Way Traffic
11-try France hammer Italy 73-24 in Six Nations
23 Feb
50
Disruption
'I hate looking for excuses but we started losing guys and losing guys'
23 Feb
22
Tough Times
Ireland A second best on miserable day against England
The English scored four tries and could have had several more in Bristol.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Ashton Gate
23 Feb
24
AnalysisComposure
This was a cracking Ireland win in an enthralling contest in Cardiff
The revitalised Wales played their part in a gripping game of rugby.
23 Feb
23
RELATED
Ireland aim to sharpen up after struggle with 'dark arts of scrums'
23 Feb
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
22 Feb
Long road back
'I've been dying to get back here for a few years' - Daly keen to seize chance with Ireland A
23 Feb
6
Skipper's View
Ireland aim to sharpen up after struggle with 'dark arts of scrums'
23 Feb
50
Impact
'I’m lucky I didn’t see my family or I’d have cried in front of the boys'
22 Feb
17
Analysismarks out of 10
The player ratings as Ireland survive seesaw battle with Wales
A tough day for some, but a few 8/10s stood up in what was a belting Test match against the revitalised hosts.
22 Feb
73
Calcutta Cup
Late drama at Twickenham as England edge Scotland
22 Feb
35
Three from Three
'There has been some really poor media talk around Wales' - Easterby
22 Feb
45
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Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
Murray Kinsella dials in from the chaos of Cardiff to reflect on Ireland’s Triple Crown victory with Gavan Casey.
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Impact
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
22 Feb
15
Cardiff Chaos
Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos
Simon Easterby’s men were in major trouble against Matt Sherratt’s much-improved side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Principality Stadium
22 Feb
99
LATE CHANGE
Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench
22 Feb
8
As it happened
Wales v Ireland, Six Nations
22 Feb
165
vancouver 7s
Tough start for Ireland's 7s teams in Canada
22 Feb
0
Reaction
'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'
22 Feb
15
fullback
Osborne gets chance to challenge Keenan's grip on 15 shirt
22 Feb
12
Competition
'That's the nature of Irish rugby. You need to grab chances with both hands'
22 Feb
0
Silverware
Ballymun to Bristol and on to Cardiff for Ireland's Triple Crown tilt
Simon Easterby’s men face a Wales team that is as a major low ebb.
22 Feb
2
Engine
'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland
22 Feb
7
Report
Missed opportunities prove costly as Ireland U20s fall short in Wales
21 Feb
60
Vancouver
Ireland beaten by Australia at Canada Sevens
21 Feb
0
Selection
Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy
21 Feb
10
Captain
'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'
21 Feb
9
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Ross Byrne's departure, Wales v Ireland and Murray cools off in Poppintree
Amid a travel debacle, Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Dublin Airport to look ahead to Cardiff.
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fightback
Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales, says captain Morgan
21 Feb
32
chance to impress
Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England
21 Feb
49
CONFIRMED
Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne to join Gloucester from next season
21 Feb
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