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# analysis - Monday 16 March, 2020
When Joe Schmidt's Ireland went to Paris and won the Six Nations
We reflect on the agonisingly tense Irish victory on the final day of the 2014 championship.
# analysis - Wednesday 26 February, 2020
Ireland v Italy off - so what happens next?
The decision to postpone next month’s Six Nations match will cause chaos with the rugby calendar. Deciding when to play it again is just one of the big problems rugby’s top brass have to solve.
Analysis: The small details that make a huge difference in winning the aerial battle
Professional performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the contests in the air in this Six Nations.
# analysis - Monday 24 February, 2020
Analysis: England's clever kicking pressures Sexton and Stockdale into errors
The English intelligently picked apart Ireland’s defence with some clever touches.
# analysis - Monday 17 February, 2020
Man United ride their luck in Chelsea win
The Red Devils revived their Champions League hopes with a win over their top-four rivals.
# analysis - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Analysis: The risk-reward of Shaun Edwards' linespeed defence with France
The French have started the Six Nations strongly in defence but there are potential weaknesses to be exploited.
# analysis - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
Analysis: How Ireland Women's attack has driven them to two Six Nations wins
Tougher challenges lie ahead but the early signs have been positive in Donnybrook over the past two weeks.
# analysis - Sunday 9 February, 2020
Analysis: Andrew Conway delivers a brilliant wing display for Ireland
The 28-year-old Munster man defended well, chased hard and made good decisions.
Analysis: "Murray, give it to me, Murray!" - Ireland show try-scoring edge
Andy Farrell’s side left plenty of room for improvement even as they notched a bonus point.
Banty: 'I've enough problems of my own without worrying about the problems Ciaran Branagan had'
Missed opportunities cost Monaghan as Dublin snatched a late draw in Croke Park last night.
# analysis - Friday 7 February, 2020
Who will lose out in the Premier League's 6-team relegation battle?
West Ham, Norwich and Watford are some of the clubs fearing the drop.
# analysis - Thursday 6 February, 2020
'It's emboldened Trump. But then everything emboldens him': Focus turns to election after impeachment victory
The starting gun in the 2020 presidential race was shot this week.
# analysis - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
Analysis: How Ireland can learn from the All Blacks to support Larmour
Eoin Toolan explains what Andy Farrell’s team can do to improve on counter-attack.
Analysis: Wales and Ireland on similar journeys with 1-3-2-2 attack shape
Both teams are looking to provide greater threat with increased width.
# analysis - Sunday 2 February, 2020
Analysis: What did we see from Ireland's attack as the Andy Farrell era began?
Johnny Sexton and co. did look to play but their execution and decision-making was poor at times.
Analysis: Ireland's deception breaks down Scots for pivotal Sexton try
Andy Farrell’s side struck intelligently on penalty advantage for the only try of the game.
# analysis - Saturday 25 January, 2020
Frantic tweeting and 'high crimes': Here's what you need to know from the first week of Trump's impeachment trial
Democrats have an uphill battle to convince Republicans, and week one of the impeachment trial was a partisan affair.
# analysis - Saturday 18 January, 2020
'An issue of systemic importance': Supreme Court FOI ruling will alter public's relationship with State
When the Supreme Court decides on the future of FOI in Ireland, it will be the end of a glacial process.
# analysis - Friday 13 December, 2019
The Liverpool starting XI from Klopp's first game in charge highlights the fantastic job he's done since
It was confirmed today that the manager has signed a new contract to remain with the Reds until 2024.
# analysis - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
Watch: Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher break down Liverpool's 2005 Champions League 'miracle'
The Reds beat AC Milan after producing one of the most famous sporting comebacks ever.
# analysis - Friday 6 December, 2019
Are Manchester City a team in decline?
There is a growing sense that Pep Guardiola’s men are failing to maintain standards set in previous seasons.
# analysis - Friday 29 November, 2019
Will Man United rue not hiring Pochettino while they have the chance?
Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s side have endured an indifferent start to the season.
# analysis - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Analysis: Vakatawa and Ringrose's lines cleverly exploit off-guard defences
The Racing centre was in devastating form in his side’s big win over Saracens last weekend.
# analysis - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?
Plus, were there signs of progress despite the disappointing result?
# analysis - Sunday 17 November, 2019
Boris Johnson is in full campaign mode - but how much Boris is too much?
The Tory leader has been waiting for this election for some time.
# analysis - Thursday 14 November, 2019
The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far
Troy Parrott will make his Ireland senior debut against New Zealand this evening.
# analysis - Friday 1 November, 2019
We need to think more about footballers' mental health
The manner in which Granit Xhaka has been abused of late is unacceptable.
# analysis - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Analysis: Ford and Farrell's inverted triangles give England superb variety
Eoin Toolan takes a look at what Eddie Jones’ 10/12 combination provides for England.
# analysis - Friday 25 October, 2019
Liverpool's creative midfielder dilemma
Jurgen Klopp continues to struggle to find the right balance for his side.
# analysis - Thursday 24 October, 2019
Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals
Performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the try-scoring trends from last weekend’s action.
# analysis - Wednesday 23 October, 2019
Analysis: Diminutive de Klerk and Davies making decisive defensive plays
The South Africa and Wales scrum-halves are small players but often make a big impact without the ball.
# analysis - Sunday 20 October, 2019
Analysis: Ireland's abysmal opening quarter sets tone for All Blacks hammering
Needing to be cool and clinical, Ireland instead delivered their most un-Schmidt like showing.
# analysis - Thursday 17 October, 2019
Analysis: How can Ireland go about beating the All Blacks in Tokyo?
It will be fascinating to see how Joe Schmidt’s team go about attacking Richie Mo’unga off lineouts.
# analysis - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Aaron Connolly's big night ruined, as Ireland's lack of quality catches up with them
Mick McCarthy said beforehand that he didn’t feel any great sense of belief from those in the pre-match press conference. This 90 minutes showed why, writes David Sneyd.
# analysis - Sunday 13 October, 2019
Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long
Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.
# analysis - Saturday 12 October, 2019
Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points
Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.
# analysis - Tuesday 1 October, 2019
2019 the year when Man United-Arsenal jumped the shark
Their tepid match at Old Trafford last night was a stark reminder of how far the two clubs have fallen.
# analysis - Sunday 29 September, 2019
Analysis: How Ireland gave up a 12-3 lead to be shocked by Japan
We take a look at the litany of Irish errors that allowed Japan’s brilliance to flourish.
# analysis - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Analysis: Peerless Conor Murray's box kicking key to Ireland's big win
The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.
Analysis: Van der Flier and tireless captain Best top Ireland's ruck charts
Joe Schmidt’s men were largely efficient with their clearouts and turned over lots of Scottish possession.
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Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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