Rob Kearney on Ireland v New Zealand: ‘This backline is the best we have available’
The former fullback discusses Ireland’s line-up for Saturday’s daunting clash in Eden Park and the key challenges facing Andy Farrell’s side
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Ireland v New Zealand: Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie Osborne as Andy Farrell names team
Robert Baloucoune will make a delayed first appearance of the tour after recovering from the tight hamstring
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praise
Osborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this Saturday
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against Australia
Sam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clash
Watching Leinster at pitch level with the under-10s gave me new perspective
Less about team movement and shape, more about players, their scanning and body language
Owen Doyle: End of TV director controlling what is shown on replay cannot come soon enough
Failure to show dangerous head contact on Alfie Barbeary meant Bordeaux culprit escaped possible red card
‘You’re trying to use all these few percenters’: Hugo Keenan on time well spent in a hyperbaric chamber
Finally back from injury, fullback is ready to go for Leinster’s Champions Cup knockout clash against Edinburgh
Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Jamie Osborne looking to make Ireland fullback position his own
Performance against England one of player’s more impressive days in an Irish shirt
Versatile players are coaches’ flexible friends in modern rugby
Current trends in bench splits have seen players deciding to add more strings to their bow
Jamie Osborne’s timely return fills Ireland’s injury void in Six Nations
The Six Nations opener in Paris was Osborne’s first outing since the win over Japan in November
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
Davit Niniashvili: La Rochelle’s ebullient Georgian fullback is a big threat for Leinster
Niniashvili wants to change the perception that Georgian rugby is more than just forward play
Leo Cullen looking forward to seeing Rieko Ioane’s impact at Leinster
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are doubts for Six Nations with long-term injuries
Joe McCarthy enters final stages of rehab for foot injury
Australia’s loss very much Ireland’s gain as Mack Hansen unveils more strings to his bow
Connacht star looked like a seasoned fullback as he dominated proceedings and scored a hat-trick
Ireland v Australia: Mack Hansen’s flair faces stiff test in switch to fullback
Connacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against Australia
Jamie Osborne ruled out of Ireland’s Tests against Australia and South Africa
Jimmy O’Brien most likely replacement at fullback, with Jacob Stockdale also in contention
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan
Dilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injury
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand
It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations
Gordon D’Arcy: Back where it all began, Ireland need the same spark that first saw them topple the All Blacks
Nine years on from the historic win in Chicago, Ireland return to Soldier Field to face New Zealand
Leinster boost as Jamie Osborne returns to training ahead of Sharks game
Versatile Ireland international back returns from minor hamstring injury
URC champions Leinster must come out fighting against Bulls, says McBryde
Blues know they need to bounce back in Pretoria after 35-0 defeat to Stormers
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year after undergoing hip surgery
Joe McCarthy won’t be available for first block of Leinster games while Caelan Doris could return in November
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions Test
Head coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika
Midweek side do little to make argument for inclusion in starting XV for Australia Test
Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mum
Leinster and Ireland player was preparing to close out his season when he was summoned to Australia
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Blair Kinghorn among those hoping to strengthen prospects of facing Australia
Jamie Osborne among four Irish to start for Lions against First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell will captain the Lions as Garry Ringrose included among replacements
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
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s share of Lions adds to begrudgery and pressure
Sniping has intensified since the additions of Jamie Osborne and Thomas Clarkson but those call-ups make sense
Andy Farrell ponders key Lions decisions as the first Test nears
At least five starting positions for the Lions seem to remain up for debate in advance of Saturday’s clash with Australia in Brisbane
Ireland’s newcomers impress but little to learn from record-breaking win over Portugal
Hugh Gavin, Shayne Bolton and Alex Kendellen all scored tries as Ireland scored over 100 points for the first time
With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal
Opportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afar
Paul O’Connell shakes up Ireland starting XV for Portugal as Jamie Osborne leaves for the Lions
Leinster back had been named to start on Saturday but has since been replaced with Hugh Gavin
Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylinders
Tyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking display
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
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
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Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Jamie Osborne returns to Leinster team to face Munster in URC clash
Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray fail fitness tests to make match for Munster
Leinster’s Jamie Osborne back available for selection for Munster clash
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O’Brien also expected to be available through injury precautions against Connacht
Joe Schmidt’s detail will be devilishly difficult to counter but Ireland can still win
This group of Australia players seems to bear a remarkable resemblance to the Leinster squad when Schmidt first arrived in Dublin
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
Erin King named World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year
Springboks’ Pieter-Steph Du Toit pips Caelen Dorris for Men’s Player of the Year award
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
Jamie Osborne matching talent with hard work to earn Ireland game time
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised the 23-year-old’s contribution against Argentina as “immense”
Player Watch: Jamie Osborne proves he is worth another shot at fullback
Leinster player made mistakes on debut but there was also plenty to encourage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
South Africa v Ireland team news: Jamie Osborne and Craig Casey to start first Test
Robbie Henshaw named alongside Bundee Aki in midfield with Garry Ringrose among the replacements on a five-three bench
South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullback
Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan
Robbie Henshaw looks to Leinster’s mental strengths
Ireland centre has had a long season with the 2023 World Cup but one more push is required
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