‘This is the right time’: Farrell puts faith in much-changed Ireland team to see off Italy
After Paris mismatch, head coach hopes for Six Nations victory over ‘very good’ opponents
Cormac Izuchukwu
Ireland ring the changes for Six Nations visit of Italy as Josh van der Flier left out of squad
Ulster pair of Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will start as Andy Farrell makes six switches from France defeat
Conor Murray: Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature
Ireland were written off in 2013 and 2019, so what’s to say the critics aren’t wrong again in 2026?
Ireland v Italy: Ulster pair set to start with Sam Prendergast to be retained
Andy Farrell set to make five or six changes, with James Lowe likely to return
Paul O’Connell excited to see how Irish players react to Georgia pressure
Tommy O’Brien and Darragh Murray will win first caps, while others are poised to do so from the bench
Which Ireland players will step up for the summer squad while the Lions are away?
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‘It’s a daunting test’ - Ulster head coach Richie Murphy prepares for tough Leinster clash
Forward Cormac Izuchukwu set for return to action for Aviva Stadium encounter
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Izuchukwu’s debut for Ireland against Fiji another welcome addition to Tullamore’s rugby tradition
‘He had the talent to play almost anywhere and some days with Roscrea he was unplayable; he’d score two or three tries’
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne
South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis
Forwards coach Roddy Grant hails Alan O’Connor’s leadership role at Ulster
Northampton Saints will be a different proposition to Harlequins in Challenge Cup
Ulster set-piece the platform for victory over Harlequins
Irish province mark first match in second tier tournament with resounding victory
Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales
Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker
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