Obsessed. The Autobiography by Johnny Sexton: One of the best Irish sports books ever written
Paul Howard hails a frank and revealing book that achieves the rare feat of being worthy of the brilliant career that preceded it
Keith Earls
Keith Earls confirms retirement after stellar career for Munster and Ireland
‘Now is the right time and I feel incredibly fortunate to go out on my own terms’
Ireland fans hordes leave Paris in disbelief it ended like this
There was no hiding that the fairytale did not end the way the Irish team expected it to
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Keith Earls: ‘I don’t think Joe would know anything about this squad’
Andy Farrell has changed the mood and tone but Joe Schmidt is still in the Irish conversation
James Ryan biggest concern of Irish rugby injuries from victory over Scotland
French media carrying stories based on footage of Ryan seemingly saying ‘I think I’ve broken my hand’
Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson starts in place of James Ryan for Scotland clash
Robbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injury
Rugby World Cup: Jack Conan the only Ireland player ruled out of Tonga clash
Dan Sheehan, Dave Kilcoyne and Robbie Henshaw set to be in selection mix for Saturday’s game
Ireland 82 Romania 8: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup opener
Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux
Andy Farrell opts for experienced line-up against Romania as Ireland get down to business
Joe McCarthy bucks the trend as Andy Farrell selects formidable starting Ireland XV for World Cup opener against Romania
Andy Farrell: Ireland must stay calm and roll with the punches to succeed in World Cup
Head coach hopeful his open-minded approach pays off as 18 Irish players to make their World Cup debuts
Andy Farrell delighted he persuaded Keith Earls not to retire from rugby last year
Ireland head coach calls winger ‘outstanding’ as he looks forward to the World Cup in France
Ahead of his 100th cap, there might not be a more loved Ireland rugby player than Keith Earls
Munster winger presumed as recently as April that this day would never come
‘Old man Earlsy’ relishes Munster’s notable victory over provincial rivals Leinster
Exhausted veteran keeping future plans close to his chest but remains motivated to deliver silverware for Munster
Keith Earls in line to win 200th Munster cap against Sharks but no place for Joey Carbery
Ben Healy will again sit on the replacements bench with Jack Crowley starting at outhalf
From rugby pitch to boardroom: Johnny Sexton to follow well trodden path into business world
The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move
Evergreen Keith Earls more than a try scorer for Ireland
Irish coach Andy Farrell has kept faith in the 35-year-old in preference to younger players
Munster v Northampton: Graham Rowntree rolls the dice for vital Thomond Park clash
Head coach places his trust in inexperienced talent as Conor Murray and Keith Earls miss out
Champions Cup teams: Murray, Crowley and Earls recalled to Munster XV
Joey Carbery forms exciting 10-12 axis with Crowley as Jack O’Donoghue returns to the backrow
Munster vs Connacht: Keith Earls and Joey Carbery set to be fit for interpro clash
Antoine Frisch recovers from thigh problem as Liam Coombes and Jean Kleyn also return
All Blacks 22 Ireland 32 - Player ratings
How the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in Wellington
‘It’s the best bunch of lads I’ve ever been involved with’ - Keith Earls revels in new captaincy experience
Ireland wing captained the side during Tuesday’s win over the Maori All Blacks
Peter O’Mahony passed fit for third Test after passing HIA Three
Andy Farrell praises collective effort after much-improved performance against the Maori All Blacks
Ireland’s training standards don’t drop without Sexton, insists Mike Catt
Keith Earls set to be rested with Mack Hansen likely to return after bout with Covid
New Zealand 42 Ireland 19 - Ireland player ratings
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Ireland’s performance in the first Test defeat at Eden Park
Keith Earls extends Munster and Ireland deal until 2023 World Cup
Munster wing extends deal to keep him on Irish shores for one more domestic season
Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
The Munster that once were have lost that thunder clap of menace
The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats
Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again
Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword
Munster disappointed with loss but have reasons to be optimistic ahead of second leg
Johann van Graan happy with changes made to breakdown and scrum after poor first half
‘This is a club that will always stand up and fight’ - Johann van Graan
If Munster are to prevail at Thomond Park they’ll need to be more ruthless and creative
Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out
McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
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