Jared Payne

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings

James Ryan could add to Leinster’s rich resources for final clash with Ulster

Felipe Contepomi praises secondrow after his recovery from a shoulder injury

Granny rule and Leinster schoolkids the way forward as Ireland look to add depth

With residency law set to be extended to five years, the IRFU have changed approach

Dan McFarland calls out Ulster’s naivety after loss away to Ospreys

Welsh side secure just their second win of the season at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

The Joe Schmidt era: Burnout the inevitable result of a regime based upon excessive control

Unexplained conservative strategy will forever taint the most important Schmidt season

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Ireland aim to weather the storm in pivotal World Cup opener

Joe Schmidt is taking nothing for granted ahead of Pool A game against Scotland

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Beirne and Addison both have chance to raise spirits and Japan hopes

Duo come into Joe Schmidt’s side for trip to Cardiff as Ireland look to brighten the mood

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's shambolic first Rugby World Cup steps

Michael Kiernan recalls Ireland’s preparation for the inaugural 1987 competition, an event the IRFU didn't want to enter

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

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