Paul O'Connell

Jack Conan will also miss first pool game in Bordeaux while David Kilcoyne also unlikely to feature

New 5G Mobile Private Network a significant step forward for players and coaches alike within Andy Farrell’s international set-up

Mobile private network allows squad benefit from real-time video analytics and deliver instant feedback from coaches to players

Forwards coach’s experience with national side has underlined how things have changed since his playing days in the green shirt

First look: It’s difficult not to be impressed on a visit to this not-for-profit cultural institution that is hoped to bring a major boost in tourism revenue to Limerick and the midwest

The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move

Karen Duggan’s first column; Paul O’Connell on a new breed of Irish forwards; Cheltenham allows connections play the system

Ireland forwards coach believes secondrow’s carry ‘is getting better and better’

Tadhg Furlong, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw all took part in open training session

Tell-all memoir on course to have the highest first week sales of any non-fiction title in Ireland over the last two decades

The Wallabies have a strong maul but Ireland’s superior power in the air can starve their supply lines

Inquest into the death of Jimmy Loughlin reveals how many ‘red flags’ regarding the violent and threatening behaviour of his killer were ignored

The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats

The golf club recorded an operating surplus of €990,554, a positive swing of €1.29m on 2020

Big lads in Limerick are now choosing hurling instead of Munster rugby

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Despite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading game

Ireland captain focused on producing a good performance against ‘dangerous’ Scotland

Cheltenham is no longer a stage for Tony McCoy but he's still immersed in the racing world

Forwards coach imparting wisdom from his own decent record at home of English rugby

Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd

Mixing physicality with deft handling, Leinster prop is relishing a Parisian showdown

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Jamison Gibson-Park’s fitness is more of a priority than Johnny Sexton’s for the Six Nations

Ulster forward included in Farrell’s Six Nations squad after making three caps in 2017

Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position

‘It’s like a guy if you were good at pulling pints being asked to run the bar’

This is a new dawn and there’s a chance to genuinely revolutionise rugby in Ireland

With no professional fights in Ireland and a base in the USA, boxer stays out of the spotlight

South African had signed a new two-year deal in July but will now head for Bath

Witness says murder accused Alan Ward had violent episodes long before having stroke in 2017

Too many unpredictable factors at play to use recent wins as a source of hope for 2023

Testimony from O’Mahony and Earls suggests Ireland are indeed in a good place

Pumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upset

Ireland secondrow hails the impact of Paul O’Connell as he prepares to captain the side

When they next meet in Auckland, Ireland will be the ones on a gruelling tour schedule

Following Joe Schmidt a tough act but he has stealthily rebuilt an attacking, vibrant side

Greatest test in world rugby awaits and Ireland have a chance to prove themselves