Jack Crowley

Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend

Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

This is a new dawn and there’s a chance to genuinely revolutionise rugby in Ireland

Sexton marks the occasion with the boots to match; Healy and Crowley clash in AIL

Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice

For the likes of Leinster and Munster there aren’t enough games in the current calendar

Home side were missing their Welsh contingent but still had enough to secure win

‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’

If the current pecking order remains, Farrell will need the veteran outhalf for next World Cup

Jack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young side

Winner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defend

Scrumhalf will miss home game against Cardiff with ‘low-grade’ injury

Desire to beat Leinster is huge after 10 losses in the last 11 meetings against their rivals

Senior coach says side will work on fundamentals ahead of European clash at Thomond Park

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Stephen Larkham gives his reaction to Pro 14 final defeat to Leinster

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Head coach has positive news on RG Snyman as he pays warm tribute to Billy Holland

Johann van Graan says outhalf ‘is in a very good place’ mentally and physically

Munster coach believes weather could play a part at Thomond Park

Tackling concussion . . . Zebo clear on Folau’s possible return to union . . . Word of mouth

Stephen Larkham hails number 10’s ability to handle pressure after win in France

Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip

Stephen Larkham says Joey Carbery is progressing well but will not play before new year

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Munster’s injury crisis deepens with Springbok star facing up to a year out

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over

Neck problem forces New Zealand-born outhalf to retire from playing at the age of 29

Supporters and critics have fuelled the belief that 5G causes Covid-19 on social media

Ireland under-20 outhalf bent the ear of Ronan O’Gara as part of his education as a No 10

Noel McNamara’s side run in six tries in brilliant performance

Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow

Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork

Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests

Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win