Paul Dean

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

Bundee Aki’s decision to choose Ireland makes him a target for All Blacks

Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights

What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU

Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move

Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney on course to face French

Both players will return to full training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s game in Dublin

Gerry Thornley: Scotland defeat hard to take but no need to panic

The glow from the historic treble over the southern hemisphere giants has not lasted

Johnny Sexton back running but management unable to provide prognosis

‘At this stage no one is out of contention, hoping everyone will be in with a chance’

Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Keith Earls all available to face Scotland

The trio will all be fit for the Six Nations opener while Andrew Conway is out

Young Munster take over from Trinity at the top

Munster’s win over Mary’s sees them go top as Trinity beaten by Lansdowne

Class of ’95 believe Leinster have enough to take on Toulon

Victor Costello and Paul Wallace say it is a big ask but the province can progress in Europe

How big has become beautiful in modern rugby

Robbie Henshaw is heavier than the average forward from the 1985 Irish team

Leinster Schools Senior Cup: St Michael’s gunning for Blackrock

Blackrock going for three in a row but rivals start competition as favourites

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