Owen Doyle: Time to speed up scrum formation and apply quicker sanctions

The scrum needs a serious fix having been hijacked by teams in the professional era

Breadth of Ireland’s ambition strikes fear into Wales

Ireland earn the right to go wide as they beat Wayne Pivac's side at their own game

Matt Williams: I am prepared to give Andy Farrell time but the early signs are not positive

If Ireland perform at the same level as last week, the Welsh will return to Cardiff with a winning bonus point

Liam Toland: Small changes point to big evolution for Ireland

Despite defensive game against Scotland, there’s a positive shift in attacking policy

Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Stander admits he knew Doris’s day would come as he switches back to six

‘He’s a great ballplayer, he’s got a good work-rate and he’s still young so there’s a lot more to come from him’

Enthusiastic Andy Farrell relishing the challenge of leading Ireland

‘We want to improve in all aspects of the game’ says determined new head coach

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

John Fogarty to tour with 2021 Lions as part of Warren Gatland’s staff

Former hooker and incoming Ireland scrum coach will help plot a route past Springboks

Mike Catt set to complete new Ireland coaching ticket

Former England international to be named attack coach under new head coach Andy Farrell

The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Can Leinster’s try-scoring troika repeat their feat at Celtic Park?

Cian Healy, Tadgh Furlong and Sean Cronin combined for opening try against Munster

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

John Fogarty: Forensic Leinster youngsters not dwelling on defeat

James Ryan leads new generation who will want to know exactly what they can do better

Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for Leinster

Duo recovered from injury and available to face Munster at the RDS

Gerry Thornley: Wales have Grand Slam but Irish rugby has grand plan

All four Irish provinces have qualified for Pro14 playoffs, but no Welsh side in last six

John Fogarty to join IRFU as national academy forwards coach

Former Ireland hooker will leave current role as Leinster scrum coach from July 1st

Robin McBryde to join Leinster coaching staff after RWC

Former hooker replaces John Fogarty after 13 years as part of the Welsh national set-up

Leinster confirm Dan Leavy will miss the Rugby World Cup

Flanker suffered a serious knee injury during province’s Champions Cup win over Ulster

Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s clash with Wasps

Ross Byrne to deputise at number 10 jersey again in Coventry

Frustrated Gibson-Park battling for game time on two fronts

New Zealander set to make first start for Leinster in Champions Cup against Wasps

Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Leinster v Ulster clash will feature several of the young stars from World Junior final

John Fogarty: Rugby much cleaner than 10 years ago

Leinster scrum coach hopes to be involved with senior Ireland setup in future

Memories of Schmidt’s impact still fresh in Leinster camp

‘Joe smashed through all that nonsense’ recalls current scrum coach Fogarty

Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction

‘Seanie was talking after the game and saying that we need to move on and build on this’

Confident Toner at the top of his game and relishing the challenges

Secondrow braced for the serious test posed by four-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse

Leinster and Cronin not resting on their laurels

‘He’s frustrated. He obsesses over his game . . . that’s the way it should be,’ says coach

Sean O’Brien set to return to Leinster colours for game against Connacht

Forwards coach John Fogarty speaks of the hurt following Leinster’s 47-10 thumping at the Sportsground last season

Cillian Willis concussion case due before court next year

Willis first player to sue an English club and medics for negligence over brain injury

‘Rugby is too PC’ outburst shows battle at the heart of the game

Geordan Murphy’s remark on Leicester red card comes amid new focus on head injuries

Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he loves

Former rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can be

Leinster ready to roll out big guns for daunting trip to Scarlets

Devin Toner and Jack Conan among those in line for a call to arms this weekend

Leinster’s Josh van der Flier could return against the Scarlets

Ireland flanker has been out of action since injuring knee in Six Nations win in France

A third of all bee species in Ireland could be extinct by 2030

Rapid changes in farming have sounded the death knell for many of our 21 species of bumblebees and 75 species of ‘solitary’ bees

Leinster confirm appointment of new backs coach Felipe Contepomi

Former outhalf replaces Girvan Dempsey, Peter Stringer announces retirement

Felipe Contepomi to be named as new Leinster backs coach

Argentinian star to return to province to take over from Girvan Dempsey

Pro14 final: Jack McGrath excited for battle of the ‘unpredictables’

Leinster prop says fourth encounter this season with Scarlets will be a ‘funny one’

Fogarty anticipating another white-knuckle ride for Leinster

Scrum coach stresses importance of first 20 minutes against Scarlets in Pro14 final

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