Malachy Clerkin: Scrums are like Finnegans Wake – you either haven’t a clue or you spoof that you do
Rugby needs to do so much more to enlighten a baffled public as to why a retreating scrum concedes so many penalties
Caelan Doris
Conor Murray: The game of rugby is in trouble. Genuinely, serious trouble
Referee Matthew Carley rolls with decisions made in the opening minutes, even if they don’t apply by the hour mark
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stop
The latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva
Caelan Doris: ‘Momentum has been built, and we want to finish on a proper high’
Irish captain believes Saturday’s final Test match of the year will define the side’s November campaign
Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia
Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks
After Lions tour and last Autumn Nations, Wallabies ‘now well versed with Ireland players’
Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReight
Caelan Doris brings a presence to captaincy which makes Ireland prosper
The Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better moments
Ireland’s Andy Farrell pleased by much-improved second-half display against Japan
Head coach said team were flat and lacking ‘bite’ in the first half
Ireland 41 Japan 10 (FT) - as it happened: Second half flurry hands Ireland victory
Follow all the action from the Aviva Stadium in the second of the Autumn Internationals
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impact
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International Test
Caelan Doris turning the page after injury-enforced absence
Ireland captain made the most of his time away from rugby to return physically and mentally stronger
Ireland looking to bounce back and make statement win against Japan
Andy Farrell has refreshed the match-day 23 with eight players who did not feature last week
Andy Farrell challenges wounded Ireland to ‘get back on the horse’ against Japan
Head coach keen to put disappointment of All Blacks defeat behind him at first opportunity
Caelan Doris returns to lead much-changed Ireland team for visit of Japan
Andy Farrell makes eight changes from the team that lost to New Zealand in Chicago
Caelan Doris set to return as Ireland captain for Japan match
Jacob Stockdale expected to play left wing, with fellow Ulsterman Nick Timoney in line for a start
Ireland v New Zealand: What time and TV channel is it on today?
Everything you need to know about the Autumn International game in Chicago
Ireland team named to play New Zealand: Jack Crowley ‘deserves’ outhalf place, says Farrell
McCloskey preferred to Bundee Aki as Andy Farrell names team for Test, with the All Blacks making three changes
Ireland v New Zealand: Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier Field
Ireland captain has been out of action since Leinster’s Champions Cup defeat to Northampton in May
Ireland’s Caelan Doris available for New Zealand game as Irish squad declare clean bill of health
Positive news for the likes of Jack Conan and Craig Casey, who had been doubts through injury
‘We are not entitled to trophies’: Jacques Nienaber and Leinster taking nothing for granted
‘We must keep on chasing evolution, understanding, and getting better as a group’
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year after undergoing hip surgery
Joe McCarthy won’t be available for first block of Leinster games while Caelan Doris could return in November
Fiona Tuite and Ireland out to make memories at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
The forward on Ireland’s preparations for the tournament and how the team aim to have fun while getting the job done
Leaving Cert grinds industry: ‘Salaries scales for the top teachers can be 100 to 250 grand’
Teacher poaching rows and claims of ‘unsustainable’ wages are part and parcel of a highly competitive private tuition sector
Gerry Thornley: The true story of Leinster in the 2020s is one of remarkable success
Province’s ability to keep climbing off the canvas after agonising setbacks shows an admirable inner strength
Gordon D’Arcy on tough times in rugby: I cried in private. Leaned on those I trusted. I came out the other side
‘I came out the other side and took quiet satisfaction from being able to last through the parts that I found tough’
Caelan Doris out for up to six months after shoulder surgery
Leinster and Ireland captain missed Lions Tour and will not return to action until next season
Lions Tour 2025: Caelan Doris ‘devastated’ to miss out through injury
Andy Farrell said Irish forward was ‘in the mix’ to be captain as England lock Maro Itoje was given captaincy at event in London
Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad
Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, or whether Sam Prendergast should be selected to play with some familiar faces
Caelan Doris doubtful for Lions tour after suffering shoulder injury
Leinster backrower had been candidate for Lions captaincy on his first tour
Leinster 52 Glasgow 0 (FT) - Leo Cullen’s side books Champions Cup semi-final spot
Updates from the Aviva Stadium as the URC champions looks to cause an upset
How France’s ruthlessness won out on a day filled with regret for Ireland
Ireland left to rue failure to punish visitors in first quarter while France ruthlessly captialised when on top
Five things we learned from Ireland’s comprehensive Six Nations defeat to France
France punish Irish indiscipline and profligacy; Differing opinions over Dupont injury; No answer to French scoring spree; France’s split personalities
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