By the numbers: the key questions facing Ireland after dramatic South African tour
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Ireland finished on a high and if ever there was a case for the inclusion of more club players, Ciarán Frawley and James Osborne are it
‘I‘ve had a few pints, so I feel good. It was unreal the way the match finished’
Leinster outhalf strikes with the last kick of the game to level the Test series in Durban
All forms of kicking against South Africa needs to be precise, and it needs to be well thought out
Garry Ringrose, Conor Murray, Rónan Kelleher and James Ryan promoted to the starting team from the bench
Simon Easterby says Ireland had no issues with the way Caelan Doris communicated with the officials as captain last weekend
Andy Farrell: ‘It’s the make-up of this team that even with the type of performance in the first half, we hung in there
Errors prove costly for Ireland as they fail to overturn early deficit despite second half comeback in Pretoria
Saturday’s game will be the biggest test of the 23-year-old lock’s young international career
Jamie Osborne named at fullback as Ireland coach Andy Farrell says visiting squad ‘in great form’ for Saturday’s showdown against South Africa
All you need to know ahead of the first Test of Ireland’s two-match tour of South Africa
Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan
Twelve starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final named in starting line-up for Saturday’s game
Gary Keegan: 'Two games against the world champions in their own backyard, it’s important to us.`
South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus takes to X to detail the expected make-up of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Test showdown
World Cup champions concede ‘we will have to be on par’ as ‘two-test series promises to be massive’
The Counter Ruck podcast: Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in a bitter blow for Irish rugby
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties
The domestic fixture list, especially for French sides, will have a massive influence on the selection
Sevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquote
Andy Farrell could yet again benefit from Leo Cullen’s exceptional talent as a selector
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
‘There’s nothing to talk about - whatever happens, happens,” says the English outhalf on the possibility of his father picking him for the Lions
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Scotland and England showed different yet effective blueprints for how to slow Ireland down - Andy Farrell and his staff must now adjust a winning formula
Head coach Andy Farrell says ‘whatever is right’ for O’Mahony as retirement from Ireland looms
Ireland deserved to win Six Nations, but would a great team butcher as many tries as they did here?
Follow all of the reaction after Andy Farrell’s side came out on top in a hard-fought battle at the Aviva Stadium
Scotland come in quest of a Triple Crown but form lines suggest Farrell’s men retain a decisive edge over the visitors
Although there won’t be back-to-back Grand Slams, the possibility of lifting a trophy at the Aviva awaits
All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side looks to bounce from defeat at Twickenham to still finish top of the Six Nations table
Garry Ringrose in line for first Six Nations appearance this season against Scotland
Likely that Ireland will name three backs on the bench with Harry Byrne also coming into the match day 23 ahead of Saturday’s finale
Both players had to leave the field during Ireland’s loss to England at Twickenham
England coaching staff devised an attacking gameplan and selection policy reminiscent of Ireland at their devastating best
Transformed England and resurgent Italy prove there’s plenty of life left yet in the Six Nations
Ireland’s attack failed to flow but they still got themselves into a winning position before letting it slip
The Offload: Ireland’s kicking and poor execution in the air cost them dearly at Twickenham
Risks in opting for 6-2 split were exposed by early head injury for Calvin Nash and compounded when the same fate befell his replacement early in the second half
Scotland need to mind the gap behind their backline; England have found a winning formula; and Ireland have plenty to ponder
Six Nations: Ireland forced to spend much of the game at Twickenham with a reshuffled backline due to early backline injuries
Marcus Smith hits a drop-goal with the last kick of the match to hand Steve Borthwick’s side a landmark victory
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome Ireland
All prevailing logic and form points towards an Irish win against England which is both unnerving and undeniable
From beating the blitz defence to creating uncomfortable chaos in transition, how Andy Farrell’s side can prevail on their travels to London
Hugh Keenan returns to starting lineup after recovering from injury
Six Nations: Andy Farrell, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards have their claims but all roads lead back to the Springboks
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