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Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-up
Late bloomer Tommy O’Brien will get Ireland fresh option for Autumn Internationals
Caelan Doris returns as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Internationals
Ireland to open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in Chicago
Gordon D’Arcy: Since losing my dad, I’ve thought a lot about what it means to be a father
When I looked for Dad’s input, he always struck the perfect balance
Ireland’s autumn squad set to have familiar look with some summer springers set for inclusion
Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour
Cloud Nine by Conor Murray: Rugby’s quiet man has lots to say on the decline of Munster
The quiet man of Irish rugby has lots to say in his criticism of the province
Andy Farrell interview: From timid boy to leader of men, his secret is leaning into discomfort
Ireland head coach also places a high value on personal authenticity, as readers of his new memoir will discover
Matt Williams: As Leinster enter a turbulent season, can they steady their defence?
Province may not top the URC for entire season, but that might not be a bad thing for Leo Cullen’s side
How many Ireland jerseys are up for grabs ahead of the Autumn Nations Series?
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Ireland must adapt to revolutionary changes we are seeing in Rugby Championship
Ireland must prepare to adapt to Rugby Championship’s rapid changes in attacking tactics or risk being left behind
Centres of excellence: Provinces looking for brave and bold to wear number 13 shirt
Provincial players will get their chance to show their worth in new season – and Andy Farrell will be watching
Matt Williams: Ireland and others are taking advantage of residency rules – this must stop
All countries should aspire to emulating South Africa and Argentina
Six Nations coverage to remain on free-to-air television to 2029
RTÉ and Virgin Media renew partnership to share broadcasting rights
Joe Schmidt lost his way with Ireland but Australian resurrection shows his improvement as a coach
Australia head coach has put a lifetime of learning into rebuilding the Wallabies and restoring their self-belief
How the IRFU was dragged kicking and screaming into the professional era
Thirty years on, rugby’s professional era has gone from strength to strength, but it had plentiful doubters at the time
Ireland 42 Japan 14: Ireland take bonus-point win in World Cup opener – As it happened
Scott Bemand’s side take opening win in Pool C at Franklin’s Gardens
Sun rises on Ireland’s World Cup adventure as Japan await in opener
Béibhinn Parsons to start as Scott Bemand makes four changes to side that lost to Canada in warm-up
Joe Schmidt puts family first once again in coaching career
The Wallabies head coach is set to leave the job to spend more time with family in New Zealand
Rugby World Cup: Ireland to name team to face Japan on Friday
Scott Bemand’s side joined in Pool C by Japan, Spain and New Zealand
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Meet the 32-strong Ireland squad heading to the Rugby World Cup
Aoife Wafer shakes off injury doubt to book her spot on flight to England
How will the Lions tour impact Ireland’s rugby philosophy?
Andy Farrell returns to work as Ireland coach with a deeper understanding of his players
Conor Murray: After sharing their playbook with the Lions, now it’s time for Ireland to evolve
The Lions is an exercise in sharing knowledge, but Ireland shouldn’t let that come back to bite
Bundee Aki reveals wife gave birth in a car hours before he played for Lions in first Test against Australia
Aki’s wife Kayla gave birth to their fifth child Áine shortly before the Ireland centre featured in the opening Test win in Brisbane
Ireland to play Australia and New Zealand next summer as part of new Nations Championship
Ireland to take part in inaugural Nations Championship in summer 2026
Ireland come from behind to take late win over Scotland in World Cup warm-up
Tries from Niamh O’Dowd and Deirbhile Nic a Bháird swung the result in favour of Scott Bemand’s side in Cork
Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf country
Andy Farrell’s ‘go-to man’ Jamison Gibson-Park shows value of halfbacks
Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mum
Leinster and Ireland player was preparing to close out his season when he was summoned to Australia
Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week
The Counter Ruck podcast: What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side?
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