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# Analysis

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One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance
10 seconds that show why Rob Kearney is so important to Schmidt's Ireland
David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team
The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier
Why is the government set for a showdown in court over the findings of the PSC report?
FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?
Analysis: Ireland's clever kicking shows Schmidt is keen for more variety
Analysis: Barrett and Mo'unga pose dual threat as Boks' kicking crucial
Analysis: Boks add new layer to scrum attack while Wallabies strike clinically
Analysis: Springboks' clever scrum attacks echo Schmidt's plays
Even in defeat, TJ Reid gave one of his greatest ever displays yesterday
Despite Spurs' second-half dominance, Liverpool's Champions League triumph felt inevitable
Leo says it wasn't 'a bad day at the office after all', but swing-gate and co-living did real damage to FG
The best Premier League player of the last 7 years bows out with fitting farewell
'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer
One of football's most incredible weeks has been facilitated by a dying art
'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse
Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block
Are Liverpool destined to become one of the few great trophy-less teams?
'I thought Keane was brilliant in his analysis and actually tore Neville to bits'
Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat
Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best
Pep Guardiola's big gamble costs City after an unforgettable Champions League night
Man United paying the price for years of behind-the-scenes ineptitude
How Fulham spent over €100 million and were still relegated with 5 games to spare
Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane
Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing
Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals
Analysis: How outstanding Ulster almost shocked reigning champions Leinster
Why Louis van Gaal's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticism is unfair
Player Watch: How Tyrone turned McShane into full-forward wrecking ball
Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier
5 talking points from Ireland's unconvincing win over Gibraltar
Analysis: Stander pass sends Earls in for another Schmidt set-piece strike
'I thought I was in!' - Larmour continuing to learn as he shows off dancing feet
Quade Cooper is back in Super Rugby and the early signs are exciting
Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations?
Analysis: How has Conor Murray been playing in the Six Nations?
Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism
Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women