Ireland’s aversion to kicking wasn’t part of the grand evolution we were sold
Drastic change of approach difficult to fathom after progress was made in Six Nations
Andy Farrell
Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake
Nations Championship results so far belie third place in World Rugby’s rankings
Owen Doyle: Luke Jacobson not receiving a red card for reckless tackle was a shocker of a call
If clearout on Josh van der Flier only merited a yellow, then what would a player have to do to get sent off?
Joe McCarthy highlighted why he’s one of Ireland’s most important players against New Zealand
Forward shone with his ball-carrying despite defeat to the All Blacks
Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Officials at Eden Park ruled Luke Jacobsen should only receive a yellow card for launching himself at Josh van der Flier and sticking elbow out
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortress
Six-try New Zealand extend Auckland unbeaten streak to 53 games
Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to be
Andy Farrell’s Ireland side would not be the first to get a result in the All Blacks fortress
Rob Kearney on Ireland v New Zealand: ‘This backline is the best we have available’
The former fullback discusses Ireland’s line-up for Saturday’s daunting clash in Eden Park and the key challenges facing Andy Farrell’s side
Gerry Thornley: Ireland need something special to penetrate New Zealand’s fortress
Andy Farrell says it will be ‘right up there’ if Ireland inflict All Blacks’ first Eden Park defeat in 32 years
Jimmy O’Brien’s ‘great form’ earns him nod from Andy Farrell for All Blacks clash
Ireland head coach says Leinster player is ‘on top of his game’ ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship game in Eden Park
Ireland v New Zealand: Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie Osborne as Andy Farrell names team
Robert Baloucoune will make a delayed first appearance of the tour after recovering from the tight hamstring
Gordon D’Arcy: Whatever the All Blacks result, let’s avoid the error of wishful thinking
Supporters in danger of wanting something out of Andy Farrell’s Ireland team that may not be there
‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the inside
New Zealander backs boys in green to ‘put their game on’ in Auckland against the All Blacks on Saturday
Ireland visit to All Blacks fortress could be start of something special
Win, lose or draw, Andy Farrell’s side will learn more about themselves in Nations Championship encounter
Ireland v Japan, James Lowe’s departure and Leinster’s hunt for new head coach
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All Blacks must be more balanced to beat Ireland, Dave Rennie says
New Zealand beat Italy 47-17 on Saturday after underperforming in first half
Ireland prepare for daunting prospect of playing New Zealand in Eden Park citadel
Farrell excited by playing All Blacks in Auckland: ‘We have a shot at doing something that nobody’s done’
Sam Illo on his Ireland debut: ‘It’s everything I’ve always wanted to do’
‘I can’t really describe it in words. I’d say a dream come true.’
Infectious joy of Ireland’s new quartet outshines laboured win over Japan
Connacht's Billy Bohan and Ulster's Bryn Ward underline the value of rugby's alternative pathways
Andy Farrell: ‘How Sean Jansen attacked the game as a debutant, it’s a learning for everyone’
Head coach admitted 36-20 scoreline flattered Ireland in Nations Championship match
‘I know what he’s trying to do’: Andy Farrell not taking the bait from Eddie Jones
Ireland head coach would not be drawn into a back-and-forth with Japan counterpart ahead of Nations Championship clash
Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against Japan
Andy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’
Andy Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals against Japan as Tadhg Beirne to captain for first time
Sean Jansen starts at No 8 while Ciarán Frawley makes first Test start at out-half as Farrell looks to build depth ahead of New Zealand clash
Eddie Jones expects Japan to ‘dominate’ Irish scrum in Nations Championship clash
Jones returns from suspension with just one change after Japan's win over Italy as Ireland include two uncapped front-row replacements.
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan
Andy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23
‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Gordon D’Arcy: This is not a criticism. It is an observation about this Ireland group
France-New Zealand offered a reminder of where Ireland need to progress over the next 15 months
‘There’s little moments that are pretty cool’: Prendergast brothers shine in Australia
Sam relishing chance to play alongside Cian as they soak up ‘class’ atmosphere Down Under
Rugby’s new bonkers era dawns with tries galore in perfect conditions
Opening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggerated
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stage
Contrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounter
Gerry Thornley: Not too late for Joe Schmidt to rose-tint his Australian legacy
Former Ireland head coach has three Tests left in charge of the Wallabies
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against Australia
Ireland ready to ‘put on a show’ for diaspora in Sydney in Nations Championship opener
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to prove
Andy Farrell says number of Irish expats expected to be among crowd in Sydney adds to excitement
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash
Andy Farrell says James Lowe will be sorely missed as Ireland gear up for Australia clash
Head coach indicates Lowe is unlikely to feature in World Cup plans as Osborne shifts to left-wing
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praise
Osborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this Saturday
‘The senior leadership group has had to step up’: Jack Conan ‘gutted’ to lose Caelan Doris
Leinster man ‘excited’ about the atmosphere in Irish camp before Australia clash
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against Australia
Sam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clash
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
‘We’d all love one of those’: Paul O’Connell open to deal extension like Andy Farrell’s
Ireland forwards coach says new faces in panel ‘on merit’ ahead of Nations Championship clash with Australia
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities
The job at the Irish province should appeal to many good coaches
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Ireland’s new faces: Who are the three players ready to shine in the Nations Championship?
Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan and Sam Illo are set to earn their first Ireland caps on the tour to Australia and New Zealand
Ireland won’t be in the right state to face rugby’s greatest challenge
The Nations Championship is an excellent concept in itself, but rugby’s fixture overload means players don’t have enough time for rest and recovery
‘It was a lifestyle, not a job’: Confessions of a sports writer who mostly saw it all
Making a career of mishaps and misadventures from Rio to the island of Jeju but still getting the story somehow
What to make of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad to tour Australia and New Zealand
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