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Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons

2

Leinster's weird win | Munster's systems failure | Quarter-final crackers

3

Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem

4

Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways

5

Munster's collapse | Leinster's decline | Connacht's revival | Ulster's missed chance

6

The bumper Six Nations review | Paris chaos & Ireland's turnaround

7

Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Reaction

8

Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis

9

The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up

10

Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales

11

Ireland's next steps | Lethal France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity

12

Andy Farrell's future | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval

13

Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse

14

Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham | Post-match reaction | 🌹 21 - 42 ☘️ | Six Nations 2026 🏉

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Andy Farrell's out-half mistake and Ireland's Twickenham options

16

Ireland survive serious Italy scare | Post-match reaction | Ireland 20-13 Italy | Six Nations 2026 🏉

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Ireland team reaction | Andy Farrell wields the axe after Paris humbling

18

Ireland's lack of intent, stars under pressure & time to make changes

19

Ireland's systems failure, big questions to answer & majestic France

20

Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland

21

Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era

22

Bumper Six Nations preview | Ireland red flags & the key questions

23

Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?

24

All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story

25

Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem

26

Ulster are back, Munster's mistake and Leinster's selection dilemmas

27

Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity

28

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

29

Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse

30

Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off

31

Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude

32

Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

33

Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview

34

Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

35

The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies

36

Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks

37

Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉

38

Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy

39

Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland

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Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions

41

Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland

42

Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise

43

Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options

44

A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble

45

The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era

46

France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak

47

Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland

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Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

49

Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️

50

The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets

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Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney

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An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale

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Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything

54

Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell?

55

Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉

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🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey

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Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls

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The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges

59

Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after error-filled display

60

Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next

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Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

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Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish

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Not everyone happy with 'green' Lions, Farrell vs Schmidt and the Irish advantage

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Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from shocking opener

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Leinster's glory day, Ryan Baird's new role & was the season a success?

66

Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title sealed by electric start

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Should Sam Prendergast be dropped? | Bob Skinstad on how Bulls can target Leinster

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Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster

69

The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club World Cup would kill it

70

The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens

71

Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue

72

Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence

73

Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend

74

Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk | Munster's referee blunder

75

Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem

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Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and Leinster's statement

77

Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle

78

ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's French opportunity

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Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special skill and provinces back with a bang

80

Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and Lions talk begins

81

'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome | Ireland 22 Italy 17

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Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?

83

Where do Ireland go from here? | More discipline problems | France front up

84

Rampant France power past Ireland | Post-match reaction | ☘️ 27-42 🇫🇷

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Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1

86

Ireland's resilience | Red card farce | Porter's scrum problem

87

Instant Reaction: Ireland 'got out of jail' as they leave Wales with Triple Crown in hand

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Simon Easterby's future | Should Ireland rotate? | Warren Gatland's demise

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Ireland's Six Nations statement, Sam Prendergast's defence and France blow up

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Scots dismantled by dominant Ireland display — Post-match reaction — Scotland 18-32 Ireland

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Ireland's room to improve, Prendergast vs Crowley and Scotland selection

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Second-half salvo steers Ireland past England — Post-match reaction — Ireland 27-22 England

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Ireland's style vs Leinster's identity and Six Nations selection dilemmas

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Garry Ringrose the winger, Jack Crowley bounces back and the Six Nations looms large

95

Leinster's ferocious defence, game management issues and Munster's comeback

96

Champions Cup blockbusters, Tom O'Toole's harsh ban and rugby's new rules

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Leinster's defence, Harry Byrne's move and Ulster's timely win

98

Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions

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How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France

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Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview

101

Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations

102

Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp

103

Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns

104

Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji

105

Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump

106

Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction

107

Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?

108

All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

109

November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read

110

Could Graham Rowntree’s departure send Munster into crisis mode? Reaction w/ Mike Sherry

111

Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns

112

Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out

113

RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running

114

The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport

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Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss

116

Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller

117

New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

118

We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

119

Ireland's U-20 logjam, Keenan vs Osborne and the Jordie Barrett question

120

Ciaran Frawley's future, Ireland's achievement and Andy Farrell's triumph

121

Instant reaction: Ciaran Frawley drop goal seals famous win in South Africa

122

Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell drops Peter O'Mahony for Springboks rematch

123

Caelan Doris vs Luke Pearce, Irish mistakes and South Africa's new style

124

Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

125

Andy Farrell drops selection bombshell with Jamie Osborne at fullback

126

Can Ireland win a Test match in South Africa?

127

Ireland's selection decisions and Leinster's out-half problem

128

Ireland select squad for Springboks after a bad weekend for Leinster and Munster

129

Altitude and Warriors stand in the way of an all-Irish final

130

Sam Prendergast's future, Munster's home advantage and Hugo Keenan's Sevens switch

131

How did Leinster lose another Champions Cup final?

132

Heartbreak once again for Leinster - live reaction from Tottenham

133

Reaction in Tottenham as Leinster and Toulouse name their squads

134

Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster finally end their European drought?

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Why Munster look primed for another URC title

136

Leinster's lucky Croke Park escape, as a difficult Toulouse final awaits

137

Leinster's selection policy, Croke Park showdown and Munster's hot streak

138

The planning starts now for the Women’s Rugby World Cup

139

Munster’s statement victory, is the central contracts model working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?

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Ireland have to pick themselves up for their biggest game of the year

141

Leinster make La Rochelle statement - but should they be allowed sign Jordie Barrett?

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Wales put to the sword by Ireland Women’s team but England await

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Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?

144

Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future

145

Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance

146

The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park

147

Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game

148

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly

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Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come

150

Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium

151

Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title

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Ireland's errors, bench questions and the Antoine Frisch dilemma

153

The post-match analysis from Twickenham: Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams over after losing to England’s last minute drop goal

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Keenan returns, Ringrose left out – the Ireland team to face England

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Ireland's bench, England in disarray and a poor Six Nations

156

Ireland's dominance, France's implosion and Italy's near miss

157

The post-match analysis after Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales

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Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales

159

Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline

160

Exclusive: Andrew Porter and how he questioned his future in the game after World Cup exit

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Ireland's fullback question, Jack Crowley's form and TMO controversy

162

Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?

163

Caelan Doris named captain with six changes to Ireland team to face Italy

164

Ireland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapse

165

A record-breaking night in Marseille – the post-match analysis & reaction

166

Peter O’Mahony and the final build-up to France v Ireland

167

Ireland team news - McCarthy & Nash start, 6/2 split on the bench

168

Six Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potential

169

Champions Cup drama, Joe Schmidt to Australia and red card controversy

170

Six Nations launch, Peter O’Mahony on Ireland captaincy and Andy Farrell on preparing for France

171

Team news & previews ahead of the final Champions Cup pool games

172

Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed

173

Peter O'Mahony's contract, Ulster's no-show and Connacht vs the IRFU

174

It’s time to bring on the French - the Champions Cup Preview

175

Ireland's new captain, Garry Ringrose on the wing and should Andy Farrell coach the Lions?

176

Ulster's big win, Leinster slip up and Munster's injury crisis

177

Munster's collapse, RG Snyman's decision and Andy Farrell's future

178

The ramifications of Snyman’s move to Leinster & Champions Cup team news

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Leinster's big scalp, Jack Crowley's game time and the Irish scrum problem

180

Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend

181

Champions Cup preview: La Rochelle loom large for Leinster and Munster the dark horse?

182

Wayne Barnes on the World Cup final, TMO bunker and refereeing Johnny Sexton

183

Ciaran Frawley's big chance, Simon Zebo's opportunity and a World Cup hangover?

184

Leinster’s revenge result

185

Leinster’s statement of intent ahead of their clash with Munster

186

Leinster's issues, Peter O'Mahony's future and should players switch to Sevens?

187

David Humphreys' to-do list, the game time logjam and another dramatic derby

188

Munster's potential, Jacques Nienaber's Leinster role and worry in Ulster

189

South Africa reign again, New Zealand fall short and Ireland's missed opportunity

190

World Cup final preview - why South Africa and their 7/1 split might have the edge

191

South Africa's risky strategy, scrum dominance and Irish regrets

192

Ian Foster & New Zealand smugness plus the World Cup semi-finals previewed

193

Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?

194

Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

195

On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?

196

Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA

197

Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand

198

Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs

199

Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy

200

Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks

201

No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp

202

Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench

203

Henshaw a big doubt for Saturday and Dan Parks on Scotland’s chances

204

Scotland's confidence, New Zealand mind games and should the World Cup expand?

205

The permutations ahead of the Scotland game

206

Trevor Brennan is tipping Ireland to win the RWC but he’s still supporting France

207

Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Scotland?

208

The Rise & Fall - 20 Years on from England’s Rugby World Cup win

209

Did Ireland over-celebrate the SA win? What changes should be made for Scotland? Your questions answered

210

Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep

211

Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins

212

An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France

213

Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead

214

On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench

215

What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

216

Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

217

The build-up to South Africa begins

218

Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await

219

The risk v reward strategy for Ireland

220

Sexton and strong team named for Tonga – but is it the right call?

221

Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on facing Ireland and memories of Connacht

222

Andy Farrell's Tonga team, an Irish 'bomb squad' and a bad weekend for referees

223

Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games

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‘Off to a good start’ – the post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat of Romania

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What are the reasons for Mack Hansen’s omission from the Ireland team?

226

He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the security entourage for the Ireland team

227

Update from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v Romania

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Bumper World Cup preview - and why Ireland can go all the way

229

Day 1 from Tours – Ireland’s purpose-built training ground and what team should face Romania

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How can Ireland face up to the South African bomb squad threat?

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The Ireland World Cup squad is named, Cian Healy is out, plus the fallout from Samoa

232

La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's French team talks

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Andy Farrell's team selection hints at Ireland's final World Cup squad

234

The Dan Sheehan dilemma, out-half pecking order and red card shambles

235

Five tries and a win against England but there’s more work still to do for Ireland

236

Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face England & Prendergast’s big opportunity

237

Owen Farrell gets off, France's injury blow and Ireland's World Cup baggage

238

Ireland's mixed bag, Jacob Stockdale's performance and the out-half battle continues

239

Ireland's World Cup countdown begins – but who will make the plane?

240

No World title for Ireland U20s

241

Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & has the latest on Johnny Sexton

242

Munster magic, Andy Farrell's squad and World Cup predictions

243

Munster are URC Champions - the reaction & analysis from Cape Town

244

Munster to go all the way? Rúaidhrí O’Connor has the latest from Cape Town

245

Leinster's collapse, World Cup impact and ROG's rise continues

246

Leinster’s Darkest Day - post-match analysis from the Aviva

247

If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey looks ahead to the Champions Cup final

248

The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy

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Leinster's selection headaches, Ulster fall short and Connacht march on

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Leinster march on, ROG's brilliance and Munster's URC hopes

251

‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby

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With Robbie Henshaw out, why Rúaidhrí O’Connor thinks Toulouse will win

253

Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics

254

The Musgrave protest & another chastening defeat for Ireland's Women

255

Leinster's Springbok statement, Munster reignite season and the orange card debate

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After another deflating defeat, Ireland’s Women’s team now have to prepare for England

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Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future

258

Caelan Doris at seven, pressure on Dan Sheehan and Scott Penny misses out

259

The gap between Leinster and the other provinces has never been as big

260

0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy

261

Champions Cup Preview & Team News

262

Johnny Sexton's injury, Ross Byrne's opportunity and Munster's daunting schedule

263

After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?

264

Grand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam

265

Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva

266

Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday

267

The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown

268

Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout

269

Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago

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Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update

271

There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now

272

Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland

273

The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend

274

Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments

275

Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season

276

Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future

277

Post-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome

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Ireland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan

279

Ross Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement

280

Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby

281

Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

282

Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake

283

Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on

284

From 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites

285

The Ireland team to face France

286

Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms

287

Ireland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out

288

Post-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain

289

The view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens

290

Huge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales

291

Irish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard

292

Who’d be a referee? Andrew Brace on law changes, death threats and having the best seat in the house

293

Ireland squad update, Gatland's mind games and Farrell’s starting XV?

294

The Joey Carbery decision, Champions Cup drama and rugby's drastic tackle change

295

Champions Cup Preview - the permutations & possibilities with Sinéad Kissane & Cian Tracey

296

Ireland’s Six Nations Squad Announcement: Farrell’s shock decision to cut Joey Carbery

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Andy Farrell's Six Nations dilemma, central contracts and the return of Eddie Jones

298

Murray dropped, Ringrose returns - Champions Cup preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

299

Dan Sheehan's minutes, South African travel and should more players follow Ben Healy's lead?

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Johnny Sexton's injury, Irish Six Nations bolters and why size matters

301

Leinster's demolition job, brittle Ulster and Munster's away day

302

Champions Cup weekend preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

303

Leinster hit top form, atrocious Ulster and Munster's project continues

304

Sexton and Furlong out – Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the Irish provinces’ chances in Europe this weekend

305

Champions Cup kick off, Eddie Jones' exit and Warren Gatland returns

306

Crucial period for provinces, Leinster's centre dilemma and is it the end for Eddie Jones?

307

Rating Ireland's November, Gregor Townsend vs Finn Russell and Ronan O'Gara to England?

308

Exclusive: Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell from the World Rugby Awards

309

Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s scrappy 13-10 win over Australia

310

FIFA World Cup kick-off: Qatar questions and the runners and riders to win

311

McCloskey keeps his place, Sexton returns – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team v Australia

312

Ireland's room for improvement, Jack Crowley's rise and Rassie loses the plot

313

Ireland 35-17 Fiji – post-match reaction to an unconvincing Ireland win

314

Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji

315

Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' England struggles

316

Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s incredible 19-16 win over South Africa

317

Murray's 100th cap and Baloucoune starts – analysing the Ireland team to face South Africa

318

Exclusive: Bryan Habana gives his verdict on Ireland vs South Africa

319

Ireland's autumn targets, unlucky Luke McGrath and would a Challenge Cup year help Munster?

320

Ireland's injury problems, Munster stand up and English club chaos

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Munster in turmoil, Leinster get tested and URC on the rise

322

The desperation derby, is Emerging Ireland tour pointless and do Leinster need overseas stars?

323

The end of the Lancaster era, Munster's concerning start and Bundee Aki sees red

324

The McCloskey question, why provinces aren't happy with 'Emerging' Ireland and Mathieu Raynal's big decision

325

Rugby returns, the Qatar question and should 'Emerging Ireland' be going on tour?

326

Ireland make history, Andy Farrell's contract situation and the rise of Josh van der Flier

327

The Left Wing Live: Reaction & Analysis from Wellington to Ireland’s famous series win

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Ireland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's future

329

The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin

330

The Johnny Sexton debate, Ireland's composure issue and the view from New Zealand

331

The Left Wing Live: Post-Match reaction to Ireland's 42-19 first test defeat

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Tough night for the young guns, All Blacks under pressure and the Joe Schmidt factor

333

Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?

334

Ireland's touring party, Leinster's trophyless season and Ulster's missed opportunity

335

End of an era in Munster, confident Ulster and the Ireland/South Africa final four

336

Champions Cup review - Leinster come up short again as La Rochelle reign supreme

337

Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?

338

Leinster's need for speed, scrum concerns and Ronan O'Gara's achievement

339

Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?

340

Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests

341

In the wake of the England rout, has a reckoning finally come for the Irish women's rugby team?

342

The South African surge, URC on the up and the refereeing problem

343

Cliodhna Moloney Previews England v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations

344

Last 16 crackers, Connacht's issues and Joey Carbery's big game

345

Sean O'Brien on retirement decision, his best season and the one game he still thinks about

346

Cliodhna Moloney on Ireland's chances for their must-win game against Italy

347

Leinster's statement, Munster's struggles and Greg McWilliams on Ireland's Six Nations challenge

348

Claire Molloy on Ireland’s clash with France and Beibhinn Parsons being kept on the bench

349

South African resurgence, Ireland women's green shoots and England's succession plan

350

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Sinéad Kissane and Lindsay Peat

351

The Six Nations Review - strong attack, accuracy issues and front row concerns

352

The Left Wing Live: Sinéad Kissane with the Scotland post-match reaction & analysis

353

Ireland change things up, Scotland's out-half dilemma and why England can rip up the script

354

Ireland's title chances, France's big moment and Alex Corbisiero on England's scrum dominance

355

The Left Wing Live: Sinead Kissane with England v Ireland Post-Match Reaction

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The Left Wing Extra: Dissecting the Ireland team to face England

357

Sexton's World Cup swansong, Ireland's Twickenham worries and Eddie Jones' excuses

358

Sloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland

359

The Left Wing LIVE: Post-Match Analysis of Ireland's win over Italy

360

The Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut

361

Ireland’s game-plan and Ian McKinley on Italy’s troubles

362

Missed opportunity in Paris, Ireland's penalty decision and Scotland fail to deliver

363

The Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in France

364

The Left Wing Extra - It’s time for the biggest game of Joey Carbery’s career

365

Ireland's statement of intent, England's implosion and Benjamin Kayser on the French resurgence

366

Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell rolls the dice with Mack Hansen

367

The Six Nations preview: Ireland's big chance, French flair and Tom Shanklin's view from Wales

368

Provinces march on, last 16 crackers and Dan McFarland’s coaching style

369

Ireland’s Six Nations squad, undercooked Leinster and Ulster’s European form

370

URC vs Premiership, a ‘Lions’ League and Johann van Graan’s interview

371

Inter-pro disappointment, Leinster's layoff and the IRFU to-do list

372

Leinster's Covid Christmas, Ultan Dillane's decision and the return of Declan Kidney?

373

Ronan O'Gara's big decision, Munster's young guns and the Jack Carty situation

374

Champions Cup preview - Leinster pressure, Munster's Covid challenge and the Leicester revival

375

Munster’s Covid Nightmare, Ulster’s big win and Connacht’s chance against Leinster

376

The November review - who is the best team in the world?

377

Dominant, exciting and still room for improvement - why Ireland's win ticked all the boxes

378

Expansive Ireland, the offloading debate and New Zealand's out-half battle

379

Assessing two years of Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton's 100 and England question marks

380

Ireland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle

381

The return of Simon Zebo, the Ciaran Frawley dilemma and Ireland's problem area

382

Munster's injury misery, the state of Ulster rugby and the problem with a Club World Cup

383

South Africa's stuttering start, Leinster's prop swap and world rugby in flux

384

The Post-Mortem on Irish Women’s Rugby & the URC kicks off

385

Gatland's gamble, Murray misses out and why the Springboks have the edge

386

Day of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland

387

Gatland's surprise captain, the Saracens dilemma and should the Lions even be in South Africa?

388

Sevens heaven - how Ireland went from third division in Bosnia to Tokyo Olympics

389

The birth of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell backs youth

390

Rainbow Cup farce, David Nucifora's performance and Lions injury casualties

391

Josh van der Flier on La Rochelle learnings, back row competition and Lions disappointment

392

Toulouse's fifth star, rugby's retirement fund and the Bundee/Robbie show

393

Rainbow Cup fatigue, Champions Cup finale and is the Captain's Challenge working?

394

The view from South Africa - the Lions challenge, Munster contingent, Springboks in the Six Nations?

395

Lions fallout - Sexton's durability, Gatland's grenades and a mixed day for Ireland

396

Neil Francis on Leinster's European exit and why he misses Warren Gatland

397

Lions selection special - the bolters, the Irish contingent and the captaincy debate

398

Ross Byrne on turning over Exeter, competing with his brother and Rainbow Cup rules

399

An epic in Exeter, Zebo's return and Leinster's transfer policy

400

Leinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener

401

Where do Munster go from here?

402

Ireland's new benchmark, awful England and chaos in Paris

403

Neil Francis - I think we could see CJ Stander in a Bulls jersey sooner rather than later

404

Devin Toner on why he wants to keep playing and his World Cup snub

405

Referee issues, the Maro Itoje problem and is it time to start Craig Casey?

406

Ireland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin

407

Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara

408

Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology

409

Six Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship

410

Munster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble

411

Munster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough

412

The Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order

413

The Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces

414

Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown

415

Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash

416

A landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?

417

Ireland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance

418

Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future

419

Ross Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'

420

Alex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer

421

Fullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap

422

Jack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping

423

'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?

424

Ireland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster

425

Clean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited

426

Donnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock

427

Where Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby

428

Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip

429

Perfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work

430

Ulster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa

431

The difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby

432

Rugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma

433

Jamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown

434

Rugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions

435

Rugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident

436

Coronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move

437

A challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster

438

Neil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference

439

Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure

440

Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omission

441

Gonzaga the giant-killers, quarter-final crackers and Roscommon rising

442

Same old Ireland, England's odd selections and why it's too early to crown France

443

Ireland's Six Nations target, a French revival and Ian Madigan's possible Ireland return

444

Schools rugby special - ‘The St Michael’s dream team are the side to beat’

445

The Saracens scandal, Leinster's nightmare draw and Andy Farrell's tough calls

446

Leinster's weak point, a new era for Ireland and Johann van Graan's future

447

John Cooney vs Conor Murray, Munster's issues and Leinster's depth chart

448

Team of the Decade, Christmas derbies and new era for Ireland

449

Andy Farrell's stock-take, Rob Kearney's future and can Leinster complete a perfect season?

450

John Cooney on Ulster's European run and bouncing back from World Cup disappointment

451

The problem with the Champions Cup, the Stephen Larkham effect and trouble in Welsh rugby

452

Andy Farrell's big decisions, John Cooney vs Conor Murray and Champions Cup power rankings

453

Impressive Irish Champions cup wins, will Stockdale be an all-time great & Zebo’s return to Munster

454

Champions Cup preview, the World Cup hangover and Joe Schmidt's next team

455

Ben Te’o on England’s World Cup defeat, Eddie Jones and his Toulon adventure

456

RWC Daily: The final pod: Springboks blow the Chariot to smithereens

457

RWC Daily: The Big One

458

The Left Wing Rugby World Cup Final Preview: Arise Sir Eddie

459

RWC Daily: And then there were two

460

RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?

461

With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins

462

RWC Daily: The end of the road

463

RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland

464

RWC Daily: Is Schmidt's legacy on the line?

465

RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?

466

RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview

467

Irish rugby's biggest week, is an upset on the cards?

468

RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban

469

RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever

470

RWC Daily: Another farce to melt Joe Schmidt's mind

471

RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray

472

RWC Daily: Pool A permutations as top teams continue to widen the gap

473

Can Ireland pick themselves up again and what has Joe Schmidt learned from 2015?

474

RWC Daily: Storm fears ease as Ireland ramp up for Samoa

475

RWC Daily: Typhoon threatens to derail Ireland's World Cup

476

RWC Daily: The morning after the night before

477

RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki

478

RWC Daily: 'Back on track and ready to prove a point'

479

The chance to put things right, Michael Cheika impressions and Luke on Nelson Mandela's laugh?

480

RWC Daily: Sexton returns to get the show back on the road

481

RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum

482

RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka

483

RWC Daily: Fears for Conan as Ireland set for hosts showdown

484

RWC Daily: A tale of two Jacks - Carty starts but Conan ruled out

485

RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke

486

The James Ryan factor, how South Africa can be targeted and being the old man in dressing-room

487

RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence

488

RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings

489

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland

490

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland

491

RWC daily: Tales from Yokohama as the big kick-off draws closer

492

RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues

493

Ireland's fullback dilemma, World Cup bonding and the squad standby list

494

RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special

495

RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts

496

The blow-ins v home-grown players debate continues and why the quarters will be as good as it gets

497

RWC preview - Ireland ready to end pre-season on a high

498

‘I guarantee you players don’t feel right about Joe’s decision’ Luke Fitzgerald on Devin Toner

499

2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes

500

Why there’s too many Indians and not enough Chiefs and big selection calls to make for Schmidt

501

The 'hell' of World Cup training camp, Ireland's half-back dilemma and All Blacks uncertainty

502

Leinster show steel in Glasgow, Heineken Cup final reunion and Ireland's summer check-list

503

Leinster's succession plan, Munster's missing piece and the art of contract negotiations

504

Where Leinster went wrong, Saracens power and looking ahead to RDS showdown

505

Champions Cup final preview - What Leinster must do to overcome Saracens

506

Munster's trophy ambitions, Leinster's underrated young gun and why mid-week games could work

507

Jack Conan on Toulouse win, Leinster's drive for five and his rugby journey

508

The James Lowe dilemma, Munster's tough task and Croke Park classic revisited

509

Ireland 7s qualify for World Series, PRO14 heats up and the Champions Cup looms large

510

Jacob Stockdale's finishing, Jack McGrath goes north and the future of the breakdown

511

Champions Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Paul O'Connell's coaching future and Bloodgate remembered

512

Why we all need to keep believing and how Joe Schmidt will figure this one out

513

'An absolute war of a game' as we approach the end of an era

514

Ire v France preview, criticism of Johnny Sexton and Bernard Jackman on life after the Dragons

515

'The lads need to go for a few drinks and relax a bit’ Trying too hard and unrealistic expectations

516

Exclusive: Paul O'Connell on Ireland's World Cup chances, the Six Nations and coaching in France

517

Ireland waiting to hit top form and Luke McGrath on what he has learned at Leinster

518

Who cares about the Six Nations? This is about the World Cup

519

Six Nations Preview: Ireland's chances, Eddie Jones pressure and Wales decider?

520

Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview

521

Ian Madigan on life in the Premiership, Ireland hopes and another bumper European weekend

522

Clean sweep for the provinces, sensational Stockdale and Simon Zebo abuse

523

Big weekend for the provinces, Tom Farrell's Ireland potential and Leinster's huge playing pool

524

Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy

525

Rugby Christmas parties and Jordi Murphy on why he decided to leave Leinster

526

Tadhg Beirne on his Munster journey, Scarlets experience and 2019 goals

527

The Andy Farrell era, Leinster’s backlog and Joey Carbery’s development

528

USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging

529

James Ryan on beating the All Blacks, his dream year and looking ahead to 2019

530

Ireland vs All Blacks preview, 2013 heartbreak and tough selection decisions

531

Cian Healy on getting back to his best, injury struggles and developing as a prop

532

Ireland's hooker situation, centre selection dilemma and Joe Schmidt's coaching future

533

James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin on their Leinster journey and Ireland experience

534

Unbeaten provinces, the fall of the superpowers and why you should never celebrate early

535

Champions Cup preview - Leinster the team to beat, Munster's tough task and the Cipriani dilemma

536

James Lowe on life at Leinster, Super Rugby experience and unique route to the top

537

Player privacy, Carbery’s journey and controversial new tackle laws

538

Ross Byrne on his Ireland experience, staying with Leinster and developing as a ten

539

Ultan Dillane on his journey from Paris to Tralee to Ireland international

540

John Cooney on new era in Ulster, leaving Leinster and proving people wrong

541

Felipe Contepomi on his Leinster return, his coaching journey and Munster rivalry

542

Ian Madigan on out-half play and why Johnny Sexton should be World Player of the Year

543

Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory

544

Joe Schmidt's selection policy, the Sean Cronin mystery and the All Blacks get away with one

545

Simon Zebo on his Paris adventure, World Cup prospects and Munster memories

546

Isa Nacewa on winning the double, why he came back to Leinster and post-rugby plans

547

Conor Murray on his Munster ambitions, Sexton partnership and whether he would move abroad

548

Future is bright for Leinster and a must-win game for Munster

549

Tommy Bowe on retirement, his vital move to Wales and his miraculous Lions recovery

550

Bryan Habana on his Toulon experience, retirement and the toughest moments of his career

551

The Byrne/Carbery dilemma and why Munster can take some positives

552

Damian Browne on the highs and lows of his epic 4,800km row across the Atlantic

553

Keith Earls on Grand Slam glory and the changes he made to produce his best form

554

Dan Leavy on his breakout season plus Munster's latest miracle

555

Champions Cup preview - Leinster's blockbuster battle and Munster's toughest test

556

Johnny Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam win and a possible future in coaching

557

Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy on Ireland’s Grand Slam chances

558

Luke and David Wallace on what it takes to win the Grand Slam and 2009 Cardiff memories

559

Ireland's centre dilemma, off-form England and Grand Slam potential

560

Ian Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans

561

Bernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert

562

Why England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?

563

Darren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation

564

Larmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling

565

Luke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland

566

Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics

567

Why it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem

568

Another Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands

569

Leinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?

570

Jordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup

571

Jordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain

572

Eoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25

573

Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition

574

Will Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?

575

Ian Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future

576

Luke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht

577

Neil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match

578

Eoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership

579

Champions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?

580

Luke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith

581

Peter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes

582

Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play

583

Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland

584

Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face

585

Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour