Munster prop Jeremy Loughman looking to play bigger role in upcoming Ireland dramas
This weekend sees a sharper focus for one and three jerseys as Andy Farrell mulls sides for Six Nations and Ireland XV
Finlay Bealham
Scrums for dummies: What goes on in there and why Ireland needn’t panic after Springbok ordeal
Former Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South Africa
Connacht squad boost gives Stuart Lancaster cause for optimism ahead of Cardiff clash
Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen available for URC game against ‘tricky’ opponents
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
‘We agreed this kid is really good’: Andy Friend on his role in the rise and rise of Mack Hansen
Former Connacht coach planning a reunion in the west of Ireland in 2026
Gerry Thornley: Owen Farrell is ‘right man’ for the Lions, says Andy Farrell
Head coach explains decision to call up son, who hasn’t played Test match for 20 months, to replace injured Elliot Daly
Five things we learned from the Lions’ loss to Argentina
Finlay Bealham did well but there are plenty of things for Andy Farrell’s team to work on before facing Australia
Lions v Argentina player ratings: Bundee Aki shows his strength, Fin Smith has a shaky start
Frustrated Lions make lots of errors in disjointed performance against Argentina
Which Ireland players will step up for the summer squad while the Lions are away?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Historic Connacht-Munster clash could prove to be a classic
Big-name players and a bumper crowd in store as Castlebar hosts critical URC showdown
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale Park
Alan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South Africa
‘Atmosphere will be special’: Connacht relish ‘home’ clash against Munster in front of 26,000 at MacHale Park
Connacht’s international quartet of Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast set to be fit for match
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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