Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes?
Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterparts
Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterparts
Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick
Max Deegan will captain the side in Friday night’s clash at Thomond Park
Michael Milne took a risk that may be about to pay off
The provinces should be producing four international calibre players in every position
Head coach says opportunity for more game time at outhalf likely contributed to decision to leave Leinster
Versatile 28-year-old Ireland international back will head west at the end of the current campaign
Versatile back looking for more playing opportunities to break into Andy Farrell’s Ireland team at outhalf
Hugh Gavin one of the few to stand out in disappointing display from the junior ranks
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Leinster, Ulster and Munster are in action at the weekend in the next round of the pool stage
Lions-bound Ireland coach relishing the chance to celebrate the IRFU’s 150th anniversary by taking on Joe Schmidt’s Australia
Andy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with Fiji
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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