David Humphreys

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

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