Sam Prendergast ‘deserves’ to start at 10 against Australia, says Andy Farrell
Nine changes for Ireland from last weekend’s win over Japan
Autumn Nations Series
Paddy McCarthy and Sam Prendergast selected to start for Ireland against Australia
Mack Hansen will play at fullback in Saturday’s game, one of nine changes from team that faced Japan
Too many fans forget Joe Schmidt’s selfless efforts in bringing Wallabies back from brink
Coach took on ‘bin fire’ of a team in country with little patience for long-term rebuilds
Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell and Schmidt to test their rugby philosophies against each other
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman out to get the better of mentor Joe Schmidt
New Zealander became a professional rugby player in 2012 following a surprise phone call from Schmidt
Opportunities abound for Thomas Clarkson after impressive rookie year
Tighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progress
‘I know it’s colder than Australia’: Wallaby Angus Bell ready for Ulster stint
Australian forward to play overseas on sabbatical and go to Ulster on short-term agreement
Outcry over Lood de Jager red card shows rugby chiefs need to take a stand
Rugby chiefs must hold their nerve and empower officials to punish dangerous on-field acts
Jamie Osborne ruled out of Ireland’s Tests against Australia and South Africa
Jimmy O’Brien most likely replacement at fullback, with Jacob Stockdale also in contention
Rassie Erasmus’s coaching takes South Africa to a higher level
Victory in Paris with 14 men warns us what the world champions are capable of
‘Just another game of rugby’: Tommy O’Brien rounds off first cap in Dublin with 55-metre try
O’Brien’s try against Japan was welcome evidence that he is one of a few players who can score from long-range
‘We need to get over ourselves’: Farrell frustrated at Ireland performance against Japan
More than once Farrell talked about 'feeling sorry for ourselves' after Ireland's uneven 41-10 win over Japan.
Caelan Doris brings a presence to captaincy which makes Ireland prosper
The Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better moments
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan
Dilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injury
Lineout struggles cause concern for Ireland against Japan
Three of the first seven lineouts went astray before an improvement in the second half
Eddie Jones bemoans referee Gianluca Gnecchi’s interpretation of knock-on for Timoney try
Japan head coach was disappointed with his team’s performance in the second half
Strong second half sees Ireland pull away from Japan after patchy start
Ireland scored four unanswered tries near the end of the game to get back to winning ways
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impact
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International Test
Ireland depth chart: Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture
Andy Farrell has delved in to his 36-man squad against Japan at the Aviva - who is likely to feature today?
Caelan Doris turning the page after injury-enforced absence
Ireland captain made the most of his time away from rugby to return physically and mentally stronger
Ireland looking to bounce back and make statement win against Japan
Andy Farrell has refreshed the match-day 23 with eight players who did not feature last week
The annoying and enduring appeal of Eddie Jones, the world’s longest-serving test rugby coach
Japan has played a huge role in the career of the man who has coached - and won - more international games than anyone else
Ireland v Japan: Kick-off time, TV details, squad news
Andy Farrell’s side return to Dublin after bruising defeat against the All Blacks in Chicago
Andy Farrell challenges wounded Ireland to ‘get back on the horse’ against Japan
Head coach keen to put disappointment of All Blacks defeat behind him at first opportunity
Eddie Jones: ‘The change in Irish rugby has been extraordinary’
Japan head coach believes Ireland will get through difficult period after loss of ‘generational players’
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match
Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout
‘I am definitely not where I want to be’: Craig Casey targets key role for Ireland
Refreshingly frank and ambitious, the Munster scrumhalf hopes to get a chance against Japan to atone for All Blacks disappointment
Caelan Doris set to return as Ireland captain for Japan match
Jacob Stockdale expected to play left wing, with fellow Ulsterman Nick Timoney in line for a start
Ireland’s kicking strategy has changed utterly - is it for the better?
After years playing a certain way, do they have the right cattle for change?
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand
Crowley-Prendergast debate rages on while questions should now be asked about US experiment
Andy Farrell says lack of mental sharpness at key times cost Ireland dearly in Chicago
Head coach was perplexed by decision to upgrade Tadhg Beirne’s yellow card to a red
Talking Point: Tadhg Beirne a victim of the new laws as his day ends early at Soldier Field
The Ireland secondrow has very little time to readjust before Beauden Baarrett collision
All Blacks punish tiring Ireland in final quarter as they run in three tries to seal the deal
Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26: How the Irish players rated at Soldier Field
Stuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird show up well in Chicago but too many players fail to finish out game strongly
TV view: Did Ireland win? Because it was hard to actually follow the match
Between the coloured boots and the superimposed ads on the pitch, it was hard to actually follow the match
Ireland v New Zealand: What time and TV channel is it on today?
Everything you need to know about the Autumn International game in Chicago
Ireland team named to play New Zealand: Jack Crowley ‘deserves’ outhalf place, says Farrell
McCloskey preferred to Bundee Aki as Andy Farrell names team for Test, with the All Blacks making three changes
Owen Doyle: The frequency of nasty injuries in elite matches is a concern
Pick and drives lead to the brain of hookers like Dan Sheehan taking repeated hits
Ireland captain Caelan Doris could return for All Blacks clash
Number 8 has not featured since undergoing shoulder surgery in May
Paddy McCarthy is match-sharp and ready if called upon for Ireland debut against Japan
Leinster prop was an unused member of Ireland’s summer team, but he should set that right in November
Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-up
Late bloomer Tommy O’Brien will get Ireland fresh option for Autumn Internationals
Caelan Doris returns as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Internationals
Ireland to open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in Chicago
How many Ireland jerseys are up for grabs ahead of the Autumn Nations Series?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance records
Fitted in here, there and everywhere, the increasingly popular championship holds its own against bigger tournaments
Ireland to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in Autumn Nations Series
Three fixtures will follow New Zealand clash at Soldier Field
Matt Williams: Autumn games showed the huge task ahead for Simon Easterby and Ireland
South Africa were the best team of the Autumn Internationals, while Ireland’s attacking game needs some retooling
Jack Crowley: ‘Mental resilience has always been part of me’
Munster and Ireland outhalf says he is grateful to be in Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Will Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical hurt Ireland’s Six Nations chances?
Andy Farrell won’t return to Ireland coaching duties until August after the Lions’ tour of Australia
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