James Ryan to captain Ireland against England
24-year-old will take armband at Twickenham in Johnny Sexton’s absence
24-year-old will take armband at Twickenham in Johnny Sexton’s absence
Newcastle’s visit in FA Cup a welcome break from relegation fight for Rochdale boss
Rucking game is already rumbled while the lineout malfunction added to Ireland’s woes
‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC
Ability to influence the game as starter or replacement pushes him ahead of Iain Henderson
Final November Test a perfect platform for several players to press their own case
Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All Blacks
Three of the four Belfast trial defendants were rugby players
Since his Junior Cup days, the talented Ireland flanker’s ability on the field has stood out
Ireland player had just finished a successful international tour at the time of alleged rape
Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby
Les Kiss’s side claim priceless victory away from home to keep European dream alive
Reselection never a guarantee in Schmidt era due to the huge amount of talent within squad
Exciting potential evident in the back three, the backrow and new second row pairing
With Bundee Aki in midfield the evolution of how we transition is ripe for exploitation
Peter O’Mahony a key figure, but all were phenomenal, including the Aviva crowd
Joe Schmidt’s side must play smart to disrupt England’s impressive recycle speed
France’s new pod system has limitations which Ireland can exploit and expose
Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line
Ireland have culture, coaches and players to make history by finally beating New Zealand
Leinster’s big strength going into Pro12 showpiece is that they know how to win
Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect
Ulster man’s powerful try was not only thing he did well against Wales
Henry remains the best reader of the opposition’s breakdowns in the Irish squad
Ireland looked weeks, if not months, ahead of Wales in almost every facet
The province are hopeful to rebound after defeat to Italian side Zebre last weekend
Province travels to Wales with many international players named to play
The religious aspect is gone for many, but the godparent role is still taken seriously – whether it means making godchildren feel special or shepherding them into the world of adult conversation
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and uneven
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and uneven
Once again, the breakdown is where Ireland must break down a troubled foe at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday
Paul O’Connell’s newfound love for offloading shows that Joe Schmidt has already had an influence
Leinster’s superior work-rate told against Castres, but can’t disguise the fall off in their attacking game
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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