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Attention! France look to be in the mood to do damage to Ireland
France losing to England was bad news for Ireland, who will face Fabien Galthié‘s extremely talented - and freshly focused - team as both pursue Six Nations glory
Gerry Thornley: Garry Ringrose’s punishment highlights a problem in the disciplinary process
France are entitled to complain about inconsistencies, but Romain Ntamack got off lightly
Are France better than Ireland at developing young rugby players?
Fabien Galthié's senior squad is sprinkled with young stars, but let’s talk about the definition of success
A joint final bow the most fitting end for Ireland trio who always put team first
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will depart international rugby with a collective 43 years of service
‘I have lived the dream’: Conor Murray reflects on Ireland career after announcing retirement
The Munster man who was once rated as the best scrumhalf in the world will step away from international rugby after the Six Nations
Paul O’Connell pays tribute to departing Ireland trio of former team-mates
Ireland forwards coach says the trio’s attitudes have been exemplary and a great help to younger players
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
O’Mahony and Healy will retire from the game entirely at the end of the season with Murray set to continue his career abroad
Brian O’Driscoll reflects on his sensational hat-trick against France, 25 years on
It’s 25 years since a young Irish centre felled France with a sensational hat-trick, and Les Bleus are more formidable now than they were then - but so are Ireland
Brian O’Driscoll doesn’t see Garry Ringrose changing his game because of red card
‘He got one wrong and in the modern age lots of players are going to get one wrong’
Gordon D’Arcy: Standards fell short against Wales, but there will be little unrest as players look to France
Accepting Ireland’s performance imperfections against Wales and making the necessary changes are steps towards improvement
Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again
The qualification maze might seem unsatisfactory to some but often it comes down to the personal preference of the player
Ireland have switched focus to the art of kicking and it’s paying dividends
Kicking prowess of Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe adds another string to Ireland’s bow
Ireland have switched focus to the art of kicking and it’s paying dividends
Kicking prowess of Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe adds another string to Ireland’s bow
Owen Doyle: Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Ireland were major beneficiaries of the new 20-minute red card against Wales
Ireland keep cool in Wales to stay on course for shot at historic Grand Slam
Points difference means that to win the Six Nations, Ireland will probably need to beat France and Italy
Jamie Osborne demonstrates that temperament and talent go hand in hand to succeed at Test level
Ireland fullback withstood adversity to play key role in Six Nations win in Wales
Inaccurate Ireland A well beaten by England A
Hugh Gavin one of the few to stand out in disappointing display from the junior ranks
Sam Prendergast is both enthralling and enraging and everything else we learned from Ireland’s win over Wales
Ireland maintain ability to grind out win; the intimidating Principality Stadium; Van der Flier’s tackling stats; quick scrum decisions improve spectacle
Welsh media reaction: New laws questioned after ‘rampaging force of nature’ Bundee Aki turns game
Matt Sherratt praised for dispelling myth that Warren Gatland ‘was the sole coach capable of getting the best out of these Welsh players’
Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage
TV View: ‘Our 14th Triple Crown, but the celebrations so muted you’d think they’d been presented with a wooden spoon'
Misfiring scrum puts serious pressure on Ireland to dig out result against Wales
Props Andrew Porter and Tom Clarkson drew the ire of referee Christophe Ridley in the first half
Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s composure and patience in fightback win over Wales
‘I was pleased that we responded to being in a bit of a hole and we dug ourselves out’
Wales 18 Ireland 27 FT as it happened: Ireland come back in second half and win the Triple Crown
Tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne and 17 points from the boot of Sam Prendergast see Simon Easterby’s side home
Ireland weather fierce Welsh storm as calm approach reaps reward
Ireland secure a 14th Triple Crown but not before a big scare against Wales in Cardiff
Wales 18 Ireland 27: Irish player ratings as James Lowe shows his quality
How the players rated at the Principality Stadium as Jamison Gibson-Park also stands out
Wales v Ireland preview: Don’t be fooled, this Six Nations clash is a lot more interesting than it previously looked
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
‘They needed a kid willing to shave his head’: Dan Sheehan recalls the time he met Jonah Lomu
Hooker will captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday in the Six Nations
Malachy Clerkin: Irish rugby should lean into the arrogance angle, at least while it still can
Unvarnished truth is that any crowing we’re doing is mostly in jest – we presume this moment of success will pass before long
What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on today? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third game of this year’s championship
Gerry Thornley: Wales match to be a special day for the Prendergast family
As Sam makes great start to the Six Nations, Cian has been included in Ireland’s matchday squad
Ciarán Frawley and Nathan Doak join forces at halfback for Ireland A clash against England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain Mike Prendergast’s side in Ashton Gate
Six Nations: Ireland’s foreign legion brings precious X-factor
As well as importing talent, Irish rugby has added value to players such as James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Mack Hansen
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Is Dan Sheehan the best hooker in the world?
The 26-year-old will captain Ireland for Six Nations visit to Wales on Saturday
Jamison Gibson-Park’s ability to continually grow his game a huge bonus for Ireland
Scrumhalf believes there are areas of Ireland’s game that can get better
Tom Wood in line to make Ireland under-20 debut away to Wales
The outhalf is a son of former Ireland hooker Keith Wood and is named among the replacements for game at Rodney Parade
Harry Byrne highlights benefits of loan deals from time with Bristol Bears
The outhalf has got consistent game time, something that would not have been available to him had he remained at Leinster
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Ireland team to play Wales: Dan Sheehan is picked captain to ‘grow leadership’ in group
Hooker replaces the injured Caelan Doris as captain, as Joe McCarthy returns to the side
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Ross Byrne will leave Leinster after agreeing three-year Gloucester deal
29-year-old will bring an end to a 10-year career at Leinster as he looks for more playing opportunities
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
Scarlets back Ellis Mee could be handed a Test debut for match in Cardiff
Wales must improve discipline, lineout and line-breaks to topple Ireland
Wales find themselves on 14-match losing streak as Ireland come to Cardiff
Robbie Henshaw comfortable with his smooth rotations between two positions
The 31-year-old Ireland player has never beaten Wales in the Principality Stadium
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland trying to find an emotional challenge this week is a tough sell
Wales have to dredge up the fire and passion that will allow them to douse any self-doubt
Ireland to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in Autumn Nations Series
Three fixtures will follow New Zealand clash at Soldier Field
Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago on November 1st
The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic win
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Gerry Thornley: In case Wales needed more motivation or anger towards Ireland, an Off The Ball radio exchange provided it
A ‘bounce’ is a real thing, and Wales' interim manager can remove much of the negativity that can hang over a losing side
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