Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games
Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday
Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday
Speed and huge physical strength means even legal tackles can end careers
Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also
Piers Francis is the fifth player to face the judiciary this week for dangerous tackles
One-sided games can prove a challenge but not to Tommy Bowe and the team
Cork native John Quill saw red for his shoulder-led charge on Owen Farrell
The notion that a player’s birthplace should influence World Cup selection is plain daft
Eagles land with a bang as Joe Schmidt’s fringe run up a half-century of points
As USA prepares to play Ireland this weekend, the US eyes up hosting World Cup 2027
AJ MacGinty, John Quill, Paul Mullen and Dylan Fawsitt all involved in USA squad
Young outhalf endures kicking nightmare as Ireland run in nine tries against hapless Eagles
Outhalf rolled his ankle during win over the US Eagles in New Jersey on Saturday
Joe Schmidt’s side open their summer tour with comfortable win in New Jersey
Squad fully prepared for whatever the US Eagles can muster in New Jersey
Former Ireland outhalf is enjoying learning from Joe Schmidt as he shadows him on US tour
Former Blackrock student Alan MacGinty hopes to win sixth cap in World Cup opener
Vital result for defending champions in Ulster Bank League Division 1A
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices