Malcolm O'Kelly

Gordon D'Arcy: Why did Freddie Burns feel the urge to showboat?

Most success is built on failure, this error might prove a catalyst for something special

Why is Copper Face Jacks so popular? ‘A one-eyed hunchback could score in this pub’

The ‘big, sweaty’ Dublin nightclub is successful because it ‘doesn’t have notions’

Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose

Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium

Grand Slam winners 2009 - where are they now?

Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009

Gerry Thornley: Strength in depth matters, so does size

Formidable Ireland now in a strong position to reclaim Six Nations title from England

Liam Toland: To hell with precedent, Ireland need Zebo

There’s not a player in Irish rugby akin to Zebo and his case should stand on its own merits

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Gerry Thornley: Avoiding injuries is critical for Ireland’s Six Nations

Recent history shows the more settled an Irish side, the more likely they will be contenders

Gerry Thornley: ‘Superman indeed, and in deed and word’

‘Paul O’Connell is a product of the AIL game who was born for the professional game’

Liam Toland: Henderson’s natural ability can add real value

Ulster man’s powerful try was not only thing he did well against Wales

Paul O’Connell: By any measure, one of the great locks

Ireland captain set to reach 100 cap milestone against Wales in Six Nations this weekend

Enjoy Ireland’s winning streak while it lasts

Long runs of consecutive wins have historically been hard to earn

Five years on and all has changed utterly for Leinster and Harlequins

Players, coaches and even playing style have been transformed since ‘Bloodgate’

Parental guidance leads to final embrace for O’Driscoll, Cullen

As Brian O’Driscoll and Leo Cullen come to the end of their playing days with Leinster their families reminisce

One More Thing: Kirby clients take a leap as Hector pulls the strings

Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic story

Ireland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th season

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