Gerry Thornley: Captain’s challenge worth the trial but it’s time to scrap it
Drawn-out unsatisfactory endgame in Thomond Park may serve as a salutary warning
Drawn-out unsatisfactory endgame in Thomond Park may serve as a salutary warning
Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection
30-year-old Munster and Lions number eight to hang up boots at the end of current deal
It’s one thing looking blunt against England, another altogether against Georgia
Agent Niall Woods explains IRFU blocking provinces from negotiating new contracts
Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Andy Farrell’s side after a laboured victory
Our rugby correspondent looks at the players who impressed in this year’s fractured tournament
Ireland player says interpretation of new breakdown laws has helped his game
Six Nations: England backrow feels incomplete without phenomenal Vunipola
Tweaks in breakdown personnel and the fine form of CJ Stander inspired win over Wales
CJ Stander: ‘Whatever we can do to help, even just to get someone out of the cold’
Munser number eight under no illusions of the threat posed by European champions
Patrick Madden looks at Joe Schmidt’s side as they face down the world champions
Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after a humbling night for Joe Schmidt’s side
‘For us it is tough enough to do our job and tough enough for me to have a conversation as I did with Dev’
Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England
Cheekbone and eye socket fractures suffered against England won’t stop the number eight
Coach doesn't expect Ireland scrum-half to be available for Scarlets on Saturday
Injuries to CJ Stander, Keith Earls, Devin Toner and Garry Ringrose could see changes v Scotland
Backrowers came through ranks together at Bulls but were never friends until now
Uncapped Ross Byrne, Will Addison and Sam Arnold called up for November
Munster stalwart convinced tourists will prove a different proposition next weekend
Huge family support for centre on Australia tour – but getting tickets for them all will be tough
‘He brings a very high level with a lot of intensity and precision,’ says Laurent Travers
Injury to James Cronin is the only downside to Munster's bonus-point victory
Johann van Graan’s side run in six tries; prop James Cronin suffers injury setback
Much-changed Munster retain only five players from Toulon win for Pro14 clash
South African-born forward expects England backlash after their defeats to Scotland and France
Number eight cites the performance of Dan Leavy off the bench at Stade de France
South African targeting silverware with province and World Cup with Ireland
James Ryan and Adam Byrne are set for debuts in a team made up of 14 changes
Munster number eight believes new coach Johann van Graan will hit the ground running
Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely
Our rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All Blacks
‘It was probably only a year ago that I started to think the Lions was a possibility’
Director of rugby believes his players have come a long way in turbulent season on and off pitch
Coach believes players will step up against rampant England in Six Nations finale
Sexton, Kearney and Murray sit out session but target return to full training on Tuesday
Became first forward to score Championship hat-trick during nine-try rout of Italy
Concern after Murrayfield loss is that things may get harder before they get easier
Leicester v Munster, European Champions Cup Round four - Kick-off at 3.15pm
Ireland forward is also Munster’s Player of the Year for the second time in succession
The man too small to be a Springbok pays tribute to Foley after felling the All Blacks
Jared Payne and CJ Stander were facilitated by the disputed three-year residency rule
South African is emphatic inspired Munster display against Glasgow will not be a one-off
Both men will be compared right up to the announcement of team to face All Blacks
Defeat to Cardiff two weeks ago ups the ante for weekend game against Edinburgh
CJ Stander returns to team but Simon Zebo injury may see him miss Cardiff match
Ireland fought South Africa all the way to the end of three-Test series
Scrum coach Greg Feek says a number of players sat out training as a precaution
Ireland camp yet to decide if they will appeal sanction after lengthy disciplinary hearing
Flanker to miss Johannesburg Test but will be available for Port Elizabeth fixture
Springbok skipper Adriaan Strauss unhappy at side’s lack of discipline
‘You get a sense that they’ve very keen to show the country that they were born in what they’re missing’
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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