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

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Gerry Thornley: Ulster’s effort could signal the start of something

Once again Champions Cup quarter-finals provide richly entertaining fare

Leo Cullen knows ‘undercooked’ Leinster must improve

Coach admits side ‘not quite there’ after narrow win in Champions Cup quarter-final

Bundee Aki: The steady partner in Ireland’s version of 'Lanigan’s Ball'

Aki has only been ruled out by injury once, and today is his 14th start in last 17 Test matches

Gerry Thornley: Henshaw deserves another game at fullback

There are issues to address after England defeat, but this Irish side deserves our faith

Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face England

No place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations opener

Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against England

Leinster back expected to move to 15 with Bundee Aki likely to get the nod at inside centre

Simon Zebo not holding out much hope for an Ireland recall

Racing 92 winger admits Rugby World Cup hopes would likely hinge on an injury crisis

Ulster aim to combine physicality and accuracy against Leinster

Northern province has managed just one victory over the Pro14 champions since 1999

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

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