Sports Review 2020: Year like no other serves up unforgettable moments
From Katie Taylor to Bryson DeChambeau there were plenty of memories made
Matt Williams: Let’s see if Andy Farrell has what it takes as head coach
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
Leinster have the edge on Saracens in battle of the benches
English raiders look short of game changers compared to province’s rich well of talent
TV View: Socially distanced trio left reeling as star attraction limps off
Tommy Bowe, Gordon D’Arcy and Peter Stringer full of excitement as rugby returns
Brian O’Driscoll accuses England boss Eddie Jones of ‘scaremongering’
‘I think Eddie says some things that overstep the mark sometimes’
Matt Williams: There will be nothing new in how Ireland will dominate Scotland
Andy Farrell knows tight-five domination will lay platform for more expansive game
Andy Friend: 'We know if we run straight into them we will probably lose that battle’
Connacht coach says self-belief is still high ahead of Montpellier clash
Vanilla words of Ireland’s Call an unlikely antidote to bitter divide
Compromise anthem could run deeper than symbolism of All Blacks’ celebrated Haka
Matt Williams: Warm-ups vital for Ireland to recover form and confidence
Ireland need another playmaker: opposition know if you can stop Sexton, you stop Ireland
Matt Williams: Leinster and Munster is a battle of pride after European heartbreak
Pro14 semi-final winner can move on from crushing Saracens Champions Cup losses
Matt Williams: Irish teams must follow golden rules of knock-out rugby
Champions Cup quarter-finals likely to be decided by defences and who makes fewest mistakes
Matt Williams: Scotland will test the mental strength of a wounded team
Against England we saw that the Irish attack is not designed to chase down a lead
Sense of destiny was there from the minute Irish crowd challenged the haka
First 35 minutes was key as Ireland came out and tore into the All Blacks from the off
Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate Scotland
If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win
Matt Williams: Gendarme was right – Ireland stole win in Paris
Ireland will expect to convert ample possession into scores against struggling Italy
Kerry get their teenage kicks in Castlebar
Positive, impudent and fearless - Kingdom’s young guns shoot down venerable Mayo
Six Nations is TV3’s ‘single biggest investment in sport’
New Zealand-bound Ronan O’Gara among the punditry team for 2018 tournament
TV View: Ireland keep hearts in the oven and heads in the fridge
Parisian farce sees kick off in Dublin delayed but win more than worth the wait
Matt Williams: Ireland’s inconsistency stems from lack of trust
If Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish them
Conor Murray has learnt a lot about life and death these past two months
‘In the huddle, we sang. It was chilling. We were mourning together, sharing our grief’
John Muldoon: Connacht’s Pro 12 final win a dream day
Captain hails team mates and his girlfriend’s fortune teller after historic Leinster victory
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic
George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling
Concussion impacts underline the need to put player welfare first
An issue at every level of rugby – from schools through to club and professional
Frank McNally: Nail-biting finish as Ireland hold on for draw
Ireland’s quest for unprecedented third successive Six Nations title begins with result almost as rare
Leinster grind their way past Connacht at a sodden RDS
Josh van der Flier’s dubious try ends Pat Lam’s men’s resistance on miserable night
Sport remains a glorious enterprise but major ethical questions abound
Falls far short of ideals where the essential was to have fought well not just winning
Matt Williams: Ireland may struggle to earn luck that winners always need
Joe Schmidt has done a wonderful job but team are lacking creativity in midfield
Conor McGregor: ‘I’m surrounded by luxury but it’s built on sacrifice’
Jose Aldo bout set for MGM Grand, Las Vegas December 12th says Dana White
Paul O’Connell confirms Ireland career will end at World Cup
Ireland secondrow was ready to retire from game before Toulon came in with offer
Isa Nacewa excited at prospect of Leinster return
Popular figure eager to resume his playing career with the province
Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?
Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final
Top seeds looking stronger, but no Racing certainty
Saracens in good nick too, and could be the one English club to progress to semi-finals
Gordon D’Arcy left out of Ireland camp for Wales
Jamie Heaslip, Sean O’Brien and Johnny Sexton all fit enough for Joe Schmidt’s 36
Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big two
Gerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours Ireland
Mary Hannigan: It’s 50 shades of black and two shades of Gray as George gets hot under collar
Pundit up in arms over suggestion that anyone on French team is fat
The Morning Sports Briefing
The funeral of Phillip Hughes takes place, Gerrard’s back for Liverpool, Man United make it four on the bounce and Munster quartet put pen to paper
Australian media all but writing off World Cup hopes
‘Winning the Webb Ellis Trophy is the culmination of a good structure, not the answer to a bad one’
O’Gara still telling it as it is on eve of Champions Cup
Former Munster outhalf on Irish prospects in Europe and French financial clout
Gerry Thornley previews the European Champions Cup
New era in Europe may see Irish provinces lose out to super rich French and English sides
European Champions Cup fixtures confirmed
Leinster open at home to Wasps, Munster away to Sale and Ulster at Leicester’s Welford Road
Johnny Sexton keeps IRFU waiting on decision over future
Leinster announce 21 contract renewals without releasing any details
IRFU president says Robbie Henshaw will have to move province if Joe Schmidt insists on it
Pat Fitzgerald was speaking on Shannonside radio where he revealed the IRFU had sanctioned increased funding for Connacht
Henderson replaces O’Mahony as Sexton gets all-clear
Italy decide to rest talisman Sergio Parisse for Ireland game
Calm and composed Ireland look good going forward
Physical when needed, Joe Schmidt’s men take their toll on Wales
The Coaches: Six driven men in search of one winning formula
The leadership skills of every coach will be put to the test as determination, discipline and consistency are crucial, writes Matt Williams
Intense nature of back-to-back Heineken Cup ties will prove pivotal
Northampton host Leinster on Saturday for a reprisal of their memorable 2011 final
It will be a learning process for Schmidt but Ireland’s problems run deeper
The new coach can’t expect to produce a magic bullet straight away
Give Paddy Jackson a break and he’ll take it
Ulster coach Anscome there to steer young outhalf through tough times
Matt O’Connor hoping Leinster’s winning culture helps keep Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip in the fold
Leinster coach admits they could not afford to lose such key players
Baptism of fire looming for Schmidt
New Irish coach expresses concerns over Sexton’s workload and implications for others tempted by Top 14
Seán O’Brien linked with Racing Metro
Sources believe flanker has been lined up to wear the famous ciel et blanc colours
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