Andy Farrell and Ireland aiming to end the year on a high
Lions-bound Ireland coach relishing the chance to celebrate the IRFU’s 150th anniversary by taking on Joe Schmidt’s Australia
Ciarán Frawley
Leicester Tigers and Montpellier among clubs looking to sign Leinster’s Ross Byrne
Andy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with Fiji
Jack Crowley gives reminder of his talent - and needs to keep doing so
Sam Prendergast did well off the bench but there’s little doubt who deserves to be Ireland’s first-choice pivot at present
All eyes on Sam Prendergast as he looks to settle outhalf question
Having decided against joining Connacht last summer, the 21-year-old has a chance on Saturday to strengthen his cases for leading roles with Leinster and Ireland
Ciarán Frawley’s availability for Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in doubt
Leinster outhalf limped out of Saturday’s win over Connacht; young hooker Gus McCarthy could come into frame
Cathal Forde no longer the quiet man for Connacht as young centre pushes for further recognition
Centre now understands the value of patience after advancing from grassroots rugby to prospect of an Ireland cap
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of match against Leinster
Munster were arguably the better team for large parts of the game but accuracy let them down at key scoring moments
Top outhalf debate rolls on despite Leinster vs Munster Croke Park clash
Leinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All Blacks
Ciarán Frawley set to get nod at outhalf for Leinster’s derby clash with Munster
Leinster’s choice of number 10 for this game was always likely to be one of the most significant selections early in the season
Gerry Thornley: If this isn’t Ciarán Frawley’s time to take the Leinster 10 jersey, you wonder when?
Outhalf conundrum likely to rumble on and on for Leinster and Leo Cullen
Ciarán Frawley starts new season with pep in his step – and hopes of playing at 10
Leinster and Ireland player says he has a ‘good springboard’ for the coming season
Rugby union power rankings: Ireland top after epic win over world champions
Australia show great improvement under Joe Schmidt, as England impress
Five things we learned from Ireland’s victory over South Africa
A confidence to back themselves was evident as the game counted down to Frawley’s kick
Ciarán Frawley savours best moment of his career after drop goal heroics
‘I‘ve had a few pints, so I feel good. It was unreal the way the match finished’
Ciarán Frawley the man of the hour as Ireland strike late to stun South Africa
Leinster outhalf slots a last-minute drop goal to level the series and end Ireland’s season on a high
England v Ireland: Andy Farrell to name fit-again Hugo Keenan at fullback for Six Nations clash
Six-two forwards split on the bench likely to be maintained with Ciarán Frawley set to beat out Garry Ringrose for a spot on the bench
Ireland’s Ciarán Frawley an emerging talent and team player keen to be involved
‘I probably have the ability to jump into other positions and do a job there. So, for me, it is understanding that and then knowing that it will get me into the big games’
Leinster assistant coach Goodman impressed by composure and calm of Frawley
Experimental Leinster side lose to Saracens but ‘a great experience for a lot of those lads’
Business as usual for relentless Ireland as they subdue Welsh challenge
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Ireland 31 Wales 7 (Full-time) - as it happened
Text commentary from the Aviva Stadium as Andy Farrell’s side looks to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive
Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAI
FAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six Nations
Opportunity knocks for Ciarán Frawley as Ireland’s big guns return for Welsh challenge
Ciaran Frawley becomes the fourth Irish player to make his first championship start in this year’s Six Nations as Farrell recalls experienced names for Welsh showdown
Ireland team named: Ciarán Frawley starts at fullback with Oli Jager on bench against Wales
Peter O’Mahony starts and captains as Ireland opt for six forwards among the replacements for third Six Nations match
Ireland v Wales: Ciarán Frawley set to be named at fullback in place of injured Hugo Keenan
Six Nations team prediction: Andy Farrell to revert to close to starting XV who played in opening win over France, with Stuart McCloskey on the bench
Gerry Thornley: Ciarán Frawley’s versatility may finally work in his favour as Ireland search for new fullback
Hugo Keenan is likely to be ruled out of Saturday’s game against Wales, and Frawley now looks best placed to fill in for his provincial team-mate
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Johann van Graan: ‘That’s the way the chips have fallen now’
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Cullen relishes ‘great challenge’ Leinster face in battle of European titans
Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil
Toulouse defy fixture congestion and injury list to reach semi-finals
Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster
Losing bonus point enough for Leinster to seal top spot in table
Leo Cullen’s side will enjoy home advantage through the URC playoffs despite defeat
URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion
Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Owen Doyle: Paltry suspensions for dangerous tackles need to be shown the red card
Why not equate the length of suspension to the period of an injured player’s rehabilitation
Gordon D’Arcy: URC finally kicks into gear with lots of drama
After a slow burn, newest recruits from South Africa are making their presence felt
Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half tries
Six unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the table
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against Leinster
Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash
‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Stuart Lancaster believes there’s more strings to James Lowe’s bow these days
Leinster senior coach says winger is back to his best ahead of Italy game
Josh van der Flier signs contract extension with Leinster
Agreement comes as Ciarán Frawley and Ed Byrne also sign new deals with province
Ciáran Frawley facing spell on sidelines with facial injury
James Lowe back in training as Baird, Healy and Larmour are released from Ireland camp
Ruthless Leinster quick to capitalise on depleted Bath’s frailties
Winger O’Brien becomes the first Leinster player to score four tries in a European game
Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against Bath
Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes
Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited return
Irish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a month
Leo Cullen explains Leinster selections as Sexton and Lowe start on bench
Drogheda teenager Karl Martin named at inside centre on the Montpellier team
Bonus point but plenty for Leinster to ponder after scrappy Bath win
Leo Cullen’s side ran in seven tries but lacked accuracy as opening European tie progressed
Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest
Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed
Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
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