Irish rugby has a problem: the players don’t know how to run
The Stade de France witnessed another display of French sprinting ability last week, leaving the Irish trailing in the Six Nations
Jacob Stockdale
Gordon D’Arcy: I’m torn between encouragement and serious concern for the Irish rugby team
We haven’t turned into a bad team overnight, but we do need to think quicker and take more decisive action
Right now, Ireland’s game plan does not suit its players
Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack
France 36 Ireland 14: Irish player ratings on night to forget for Andy Farrell’s men
Ireland ship heavy defeat in Six Nations opener at the Stade de France
Gordon D’Arcy: Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly?
We have reached point where not winning the Six Nations is framed as decline
Ulster’s fine run of form should be enough to see off Benetton
We don’t want to jinx Richie Murphy’s squad, but Ulster have been a treat to watch this season
Ulster determined to get back to winning ways against Benetton
Nick Timoney, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale all available for selection
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
Caelan Doris returns to lead much-changed Ireland team for visit of Japan
Andy Farrell makes eight changes from the team that lost to New Zealand in Chicago
Caelan Doris set to return as Ireland captain for Japan match
Jacob Stockdale expected to play left wing, with fellow Ulsterman Nick Timoney in line for a start
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal
Ireland winger will see specialist to see if he requires surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Georgia
Paul O’Connell impressed by Ireland’s ability to adapt to conditions in seeing off Georgia
Sam Prendergast secures flawless 14 points from the tee as six players make Ireland debuts in Tbilisi
Four Irish players ruled out of Ireland’s match against Australia
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Better discipline and midfield competition: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Fiji
Ireland’s improved discipline was in contrast to that of the Flying Fijians
Jacob Stockdale’s return to top form gives Andy Farrell an extra asset for Autumn Series
Rejuvenated Ulster winger has made more his mark on the early stages of the URC season
Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale among Ireland contingent made available to Ulster
Ulster captain Henderson likely to feature vs Ospreys despite featuring for Ireland given injuries to locks in the province’s squad
Gerry Thornley: Ireland used to have plenty waiting in the wings, but it’s not clear who can step in for Mack Hansen
The race is on to take a starting position on the Irish wing, but it’s been a quarter of a century since there’s been so much uncertainty about the options
Confident Ulster hoping to maintain home record against out-of-sorts Lions
Captain Iain Henderson returns to starting line-up for the first time this season following the Rugby World Cup
Ulster target 10 points from final two games starting with struggling Dragons
Dan McFarland’s side need maximum points and the Stormers to slip up to move above them into second place
Ulster facing nervous wait for news on Jacob Stockdale’s ankle injury
Wing picked up knock against Leinster but it is not the ankle which sidelined him for a year
Jacob Stockdale passed fit ahead of Ulster’s preseason Exeter clash
Ireland international has not played since September 2021 due to an ankle injury
Aki exudes positivity in advance of key Paris showdown
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery
Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Michael Lowry happy to just be on the pitch as he impresses in fullback role
Second playmaker role good enough for versatile back despite preference for outhalf
Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne
South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis
Johnny Watterson: Time for the many naysayers to give Irish rugby its due
Inverse snobbery may be difficult to shake off but All Blacks game is one of the sports events of the year
Andy Farrell sees November series as start of World Cup countdown
Johnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series opener
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed
Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Ulster know there’s plenty of room to improve after Zebre win
Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma
Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end
Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship
Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again
A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener
Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge
Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney
Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad
Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series
Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset
Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted
Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders
Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa
Munster impress in six-try win over limited Ulster
A red card for Will Addison removed any lingering doubt about the likely outcome
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome Connacht
Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries
The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan
Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation
Ulster’s power game finally comes good as Northampton felled on home turf
Tries from John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale in the final quarter seals the win
For Leinster and Ireland, Hugo Keenan is proof that Sevens into 15 does go
Fullback has sped through crowded field to take the fullback jersey for province and country
Ireland 32 England 18: Ireland player ratings
Johnny Watterson hands out the marks after an inspirational Six Nations win in Dublin
England look to hold all the cards for final day showdown with Ireland
Eddie Jones’s side comes to Dublin looking to make it five wins in a row against Ireland
Six Nations Miscellany: Jacob takes stock and decides to shed a few kilos
Conan back under starter’s orders . . . Daly the ‘world-class’ centre . . . Stats don’t stack up
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