Matt Williams: Italy’s youth programme being dismantled just as it bears fruit
Years of graft from Ireland’s Stephen Aboud created a world class elite player pathway
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians
Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work
The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations
Johnny Watterson: Has the Triple Crown become an anachronism?
In an era of World Cups, retaining silverware appeal is open to question
Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounter
Iain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19
Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adrift
The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties
France coach Fabien Galthie to miss Italy clash after positive Covid-19 test
Antoine Dupont to captain Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener in Paris
France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’
France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont
Two men jailed over €180,000 Pandemic Unemployment Payment fraud
Oluwagbewikeke Lewi and Bashiru Aderibigbe pleaded guilty after garda investigation
Two men admit part in €180,000 PUP fraud
Accused were part of criminal gang who used names of HSE and Tusla staff to make fake claims
Benetton claim Connacht’s scalp to maintain their recent momentum
Error-strewn display from Friend’s side who had replacement Papali’i sent off
Connacht’s Denis Buckley braced for Benetton test as he joins 200-game club
Loosehead prop becomes only the third Connacht player to hit milestone
Teenage girl (18) jailed for a year for her role in petrol bomb attack
Judge says young woman had been given a chance but failed to take it
Man (35) charged with stealing almost €15,000 in PUP fraud
Accused remanded on bail after being charged with 15 different fraud offences
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy
Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps
Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat
Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway
Man remanded on bail after being charged with ‘unlawfully seizing’ a car in Cork
Gardaí allege accused forcibly removed 17-year-old from vehicle and taking car keys
Leo Cullen happy as season starts all over again with bonus-point win
‘We went away to France in round two last year and got beaten . . . We go away to Lyon this year and can we be better?’
No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rolling
Johnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was telling
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton
Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test
Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad
Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton
Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night
Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’
Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid
Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts
Connacht eye South African success after Treviso victory
Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs
Connacht aiming to get back on track in Treviso
Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre
Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14
It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix
Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win
Lam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to Treviso
Joe Schmidt gets ready to change tack without disrupting rhythm
Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad
Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and Henderson
Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania
Committed Ireland target handsome victory against Canada
Joe Schmidt’s men look to lay down marker and erase those pre-tournament problems
Canada boss Crowley labels Ireland one of World Cup favourites
Joe Schmidt’s side begin tournament campaign against Canada at Millenium Stadium
Illness in Ireland squad may force Les Kiss to alter selection for Canada Test
Four players placed in isolation as stomach bug breaks out in camp
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