Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game but is not an ‘enforcer’
His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running lines
Andy Farrell
Six Nations: Midterm report sees Ireland tick almost every box, and end one particular debate
Ireland have climbed back up the world rankings after beating England but Italy’s tournament could still go either way
‘Seeing them wear the green jersey is what we want’: Munster’s Six Nations players praised
Time spent on international duty can only improve their game, forwards coach Alex Codling says
Far from denting belief, Garry Ringrose says Paris loss sharpened Ireland’s focus
Leinster centre insists challenge now is to match the standards shown in historic Twickenham win
Analysing Ireland’s big win; and a try decision that left Gordon D’Arcy lost for words
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Ireland’s memorable Twickenham win sets up remaining home games against Wales and Scotland
Victory against Welsh rivals would ensure Triple Crown shoot-out with Scots
Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul
‘I bloody love mauls to be honest, they’re probably my favourite part of the game’
Gerry Thornley: Defensive discipline and work ethic keep England on the back foot
Quick Irish start, lineout problems, handling errors and yellow card put England 22 points behind after just over half an hour
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’
From tactical mastery to clinical finishing, Farrell’s Ireland leaves English pundits stunned at Twickenham
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reign
Jamison Gibson-Park and Stu McCloskey led the way but Ireland were immense all over the park
Tackling Ireland’s rugby performance
Perhaps the issue in this Six Nations is not individual players, but a selection philosophy that feels reactive rather than strategic
Ireland’s Six Nations is on the line against England with scrum likely to be pivotal
Ireland's multiphase tries against Italy a timely reminder that this side is capable of outsmarting heavyweights
Matt Williams: Ireland’s emotional force must reawaken, or the Empire will strike back
Andy Farrell’s players can’t afford to turn up at Twickenham in the same mental state they did in Paris
Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham
A quartet of Lions who have a whopping 274 Irish caps come into the side for crucial Six Nations clash
More questions than answers as Ireland squad struggle to pinpoint the malaise
After Thursday’s team announcement there was a sense that the England game may bring clarity around Ireland’s form
Andy Farrell had a point. The way we talk about Ireland is way too negative
Despite all the griping, Irish people are still optimistic
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play England
Italy hijacked too much of Ireland’s possession at the breakdown. One of van der Flier’s remits is to protect that ball
England v Ireland teams: Sam Prendergast dropped from matchday squad – as it happened
Andy Farrell makes five changes to side that took testing win over Italy
Conor Murray: I know exactly how Jack Crowley felt about losing his place in Ireland team
Crowley’s reaction to being benched this Six Nations would have been watched closely by Andy Farrell and the other coaches
England v Ireland: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about Irish rugby team’s third match of the 2026 Six Nations
Sam Prendergast out of Ireland side against England as Andy Farrell prefers Jack Crowley at 10
No room for Prendergast in matchday 23 with Ciarán Frawley in line for spot on 6-2 bench
A new broom sweeps clean, but what really matters is that Ireland are fit for purpose
Andy Farrell’s squad have all the components to take on the daunting task ahead at Twickenham – they just need to use them
Jamie Osborne’s timely return fills Ireland’s injury void in Six Nations
The Six Nations opener in Paris was Osborne’s first outing since the win over Japan in November
Ireland train with no fresh injury concerns ahead of England clash
Garry Ringrose had leg strapped and Craig Casey suffered broken nose against Italy, but IRFU say there is a clean bill of health
‘Cop on’: Andy Farrell hits out at ‘keyboard warriors’ over criticism of Prendergast and Crowley
Critics ‘need to cop on and try to help these kids’, says Ireland head coach
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience as they overcome Italy
Head coach sees issues still to mend ahead of England game
Matt Williams: Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality
Ireland fans need to keep their entitled arses on the seats on Saturday and help create an atmosphere that will empower their team against Italy
‘This is the right time’: Farrell puts faith in much-changed Ireland team to see off Italy
After Paris mismatch, head coach hopes for Six Nations victory over ‘very good’ opponents
Ireland’s social contract with fans was broken after defeat to France
The hope is that the character of this Irish team won’t fail again in this Six Nations
Ireland v Italy teams: Andy Farrell makes six changes for second round clash at the Aviva
James Lowe restored on the wing, Tadhg Furlong named on the bench
Ireland ring the changes for Six Nations visit of Italy as Josh van der Flier left out of squad
Ulster pair of Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will start as Andy Farrell makes six switches from France defeat
Conor Murray: Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature
Ireland were written off in 2013 and 2019, so what’s to say the critics aren’t wrong again in 2026?
Ireland’s rugby production line desperately needs refinement
French success illustrates how Ireland’s production line desperately needs refinement
Ireland v Italy: Ulster pair set to start with Sam Prendergast to be retained
Andy Farrell set to make five or six changes, with James Lowe likely to return
Right now, Ireland’s game plan does not suit its players
Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack
Andy Farrell may give most of his Paris starters a chance to right the wrong
‘Italy are not the Italy of old,’ said Ireland head coach as he looked to immediately move on from France loss
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations verdict: Sobering night shows how far Ireland’s star has fallen
The Counter Ruck: The stats might have made for decent reading but France were superior in every facet of play at the Stade de France
Five things we learned from Ireland’s opening-night horror show against France
Six Nations: After 36-14 nightmare defeat, are there more scares in store for Andy Farrell’s men?
Conor Murray: You can’t blame Sam Prendergast for Ireland’s complete systems failure
Andy Farrell’s men were beaten at the breakdown and all the other little scraps in sobering Paris loss
Ireland ‘meek’, discussing a tough night for Prendergast and what now for this team?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ireland go back to the bad old days after night to forget in Paris
Sports Briefing: Andy Farrell concerned by his side’s lack of intent as France shed Irish game plan from the get-go
Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson for Ireland in the ways of modern Test rugby
Ireland gifted chaos to a French outfit that was already capable of finding it themselves
Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitions
Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick
Andy Farrell disappointed with Ireland’s ‘lack of intent’ in Six Nations opener
‘If you are lacking that you’re not going to win any international game, never mind one in Paris’
Six Nations: Whirlwind France remind Ireland of the bad old days with punishing win
Passages of broken play suited the instinctiveness of the French backs as Ireland looked way off the pace
Ireland v France teams: Antoine Dupont returns, Sam Prendergast starts at 10 for Six Nations opener
French captain starts at scrumhalf following recovery from ACL injury sustained in last season’s game in Dublin
Sam and Cian Prendergast to start for Ireland against France
Jeremy Loughman and Thomas Clarkson named in Irish frontrow
Andy Farrell’s seventh Six Nations campaign looks like the most challenging yet
Still, Ireland are third favourites for this Six Nations - and for good reason
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