IRFU appoint Aled Walters as Ireland’s head of athletic performance
Welsh man is one of the most decorated coaches in world rugby and comes to Ireland from England
David Humphreys
Ireland set for matches in Georgia and Romania next summer while Lions tour Australia
From next season on, Irish provinces won’t be permitted to sign non-Irish qualified frontrow players, confirms David Humphreys
IRFU confirm scope to plug coaching gap during Andy Farrell’s Lions commitment
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties
Matt Williams: David Humphreys should split his new IRFU role in three
Ireland's new performance director should realise it is impossible for just one person to look after the men’s, women’s, Sevens, club and underage game
David Humphreys to take over as IRFU performance director at end of this season
Former Ireland outhalf will take over from David Nucifora when he ends his 10 years with Irish rugby
David Humphreys set to succeed Nucifora as IRFU’s high performance director
Former Ulster and Ireland outhalf currently in a high profile role in English cricket
Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable
Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive
Visiting All Blacks can relate to relying on a supremely talented 10
Nick Evans one of a slew of gifted outhalves to be blocked off by dominant Dan Carter
Matt Williams: Time for players to rediscover the lost art of the torpedo punt
The 50-22 law empowers attacking teams to exploit some of that crucial empty space to telling effect
‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby
Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket
U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynasties
Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament
Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage
Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname
David Humphreys: Georgia simply can't be dropped in at the deep end
As high performance consultant he observed the issues hampering an emerging nation
Gerry Thornley: When players hit their 30s, they can really hit their stride
Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career
Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game
The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over
Karaoke on the Champs-Élysées: 20 years on from Brian O’Driscoll’s hat-trick in Paris
Rob Henderson speaks to Gerry Thornley about an unforgettable Paris afternoon
Gerry Thornley: Wild reactions to this Ireland team as fickle as the wind
While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat
Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents
Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place
Gloucester’s teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit in line for Wales call-up
18-year-old has scored nine tries in 10 games for the English club this season
Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start
Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent
Opportunity knocks for JJ Hanrahan as cards fall his way
Injuries give the former Ireland U-20 star chance to prove his worth as Munster outhalf
James Ryan and next generation must wait to exorcise demons
‘I have full faith we will push on’ says secondrow after All Blacks romp home in Tokyo
Ireland pack a ‘good mix of brawn and brains’, says forwards coach Easterby
Easterby believes ‘phenomenal athlete’ James Ryan will become ‘one of the greats’
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's shambolic first Rugby World Cup steps
Michael Kiernan recalls Ireland’s preparation for the inaugural 1987 competition, an event the IRFU didn't want to enter
Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnership
O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby
Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing
Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium
Bundee Aki’s decision to choose Ireland makes him a target for All Blacks
Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights
Danny Cipriani receives three-week suspension for high tackle
Gloucester outhalf was sent off for high challenge on Munster’s Rory Scannell
Gareth Steenson: from Ulster reject to Exeter’s beating heart
Irish outhalf served his time in second tier and now has European glory in his sights
Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester
Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world
Gerry Thornley: Joey Carbery at Munster looks a little wrong, but feels very right
Youngster’s debut was a tasty vignette of what he might bring to van Graan’s province
Dan McFarland to take over at Ulster on Monday
Province’s young guns hold their own against Gloucester despite defeat
Billy Burns looking forward to a new challenge with Ulster
Rory Scannell expecting Haley and Botha to make a big impact with Munster
Ireland’s one and done captains don’t enjoy a stellar record
If Johnny Sexton captains side during Australia tour he will be looking to break a mould
English duo move clubs to keep World Cup dream alive
Flanker James Haskell and outhalf Danny Cipriani both leave Wasps at end of season
Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province
People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made
Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit
Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance
Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose
Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium
Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes to step down at end of the season
Gibbes indicates he is returning to New Zealand rather than to any assignment in Australia
Gerry Thornley: Sexton is as important to Ireland as O’Driscoll was
Drop goal against France is probably his most memorable moment in a green jersey
Gerry Thornley: History suggests Ireland's odds are far from generous
Back-to-back champions England entitled to be favourites to retain the trophy
Liam Williams set to return easing Wales injury woes
Lion has recovered from a groin injury and will feature for Saracens against Ospreys
Ian Keatley shows maturity as he kicks on to higher level
Munster outhalf’s performance against Leicester was almost vintage Ronan O’Gara
Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challenge
Leicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next season
Ulster need to hit the ground running in Champions Cup
Big performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts Wasps
Gordon D'Arcy: Stick to Schmidt's plan and England can be beaten
Payne’s return would strengthen Ireland who must target Ford’s defensive limitations
Gerry Thornley: Ireland right to be wary of wounded Wales
Joe Schmidt’s men know their first Six Nations Friday night match will be a tough battle
Jonathan Sexton continues to make his points in Europe
Leinster outhalf chases another scoring milestone in European Champions Cup
Leinster show flashes as they gear up for the physical challenge ahead
Leo Cullen’s experimental side score four tries in Gloucester friendly at Tallaght
Stuart Olding determined to seize day with Ireland
Centre eager to play his part in the Ulster resurgence in Irish backline
Leinster hire Graham Henry as coaching consultant
Leo Cullen behind the idea to enhance his own and his coaching team’s development
Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stage
The Ulster outhalf put previous appearances behind him in Test against South Africa
Ronan O’Gara to be inducted into Irupa Hall of Fame
Former Ireland fly-half will join illustrious group of players who have been honoured
Paddy Jackson aiming to impress against Leinster rivals
Ulster’s in-form outhalf looking forward to sell-out clash at the Kingspan Stadium
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