# Analysis

Last year

2022

# Analysis

Analysis: The endgame said it all for Ireland against the All Blacks

Murray Kinsella breaks down the final stages of Ireland’s third Test victory.

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Jul 19th 2022, 11:47 AM

Analysis: POC's pack give perfect platform for Irish attack to shred the Kiwis

Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan, Robbie Henshaw, and Rob Herring all dotted down for Ireland.

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Jul 16th 2022, 7:30 PM

# big game player

Tadhg Beirne went to a phenomenal place to help Ireland seal the series

The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.

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Jul 16th 2022, 11:42 AM

# Analysis

Analysis: Peter O'Mahony's tour de force against the All Blacks

Murray Kinsella reviews every single involvement O’Mahony had in the second Test in Dunedin.

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Jul 14th 2022, 1:32 PM

# Analysis

Beirne's break, Sexton's subtle touches, and Ireland's shape key to superb start

Ireland delivered 156 seconds of excellent rugby to send themselves on the way to making history.

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Jul 11th 2022, 7:30 PM

Tomorrow is a huge day for Paul O'Connell and his Irish forwards

Scrum coach John Fogarty and his pack also need to show they have found solutions.

8.1k

Jul 8th 2022, 4:46 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: What Ireland can learn from their near misses in the first Test

Ireland came up agonisingly short on more than one occasion in Auckland last Saturday.

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Jul 7th 2022, 3:03 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: Aaron Smith's passing masterclass picks Ireland apart

Murray Kinsella breaks down Saturday’s performance by the best passer in world rugby.

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Jul 4th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Game Over

Analysis: 15 minutes where everything fell apart for Ireland

The All Blacks scored three tries in a whirlwind passage of pain for Andy Farrell’s side.

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Jul 2nd 2022, 8:16 PM

# influencers

MEPs, assemble: Could Ireland's MEPs do more to influence Europe?

How do we punch above our weight on the European stage? Get into groupings, get specialised and stick around, writes CJ McKinney.

7.2k

Jun 29th 2022, 8:30 PM

# Analysis

Irish people largely support staying in EU - but many unsure how it works

Extensive survey by The Good Information Project / Ireland Thinks shows Fine Gael supporters most likely to be uncritical of EU.

Major survey finds older Irish people much more supportive of EU than those in other European states.

Number of Eurosceptics is small but many in general population worry about sovereignty and fisheries.

Generational gap on issues is wide as 65+ cohort worries about immigration and young about climate action.

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Jun 29th 2022, 12:33 AM

# talking point

Ireland's man of the match wants more

21-year-old Nathan Collins shone in his side’s draw with Ukraine.

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Jun 15th 2022, 8:33 AM

Voices

What to expect next from this UK government? A lot of noise and not much competence

Expect Johnson to do what he’s always done – pick fights with the EU in a bid to keep power, former UK/EU negotiatior Sydney Nash writes.

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Jun 14th 2022, 11:50 AM

# Analysis

The simple reasons why Ireland finally got it so right against Scotland

Stephen Kenny’s side ended a 12-game winless run in the Nations League.

41.4k

Jun 12th 2022, 7:01 AM

# Analysis

Changing Ireland's identity was never going to be easy

The Boys in Green fell to a disappointing defeat against Ukraine in the Nations League last night.

23.2k

Jun 9th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Analysis

The biggest failing of the Kenny era once again apparent in demoralising Armenia loss

Ireland have now drawn a blank in 11 of their 23 matches under the manager.

15.6k

Jun 5th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Analysis

Not quite normal: Airport chaos mirrors post-Covid economy struggling to find its level

The airport isn’t the only business that hasn’t been able to cater for rapid increased demand.

11.5k

Jun 3rd 2022, 11:57 AM

# expert view

Analysis: Cork’s body language and tackle count, Waterford's counter-attack, Tipp's response

A huge day ahead in the Munster hurling championship.

21.3k

May 22nd 2022, 10:23 AM

Voices

Tom Clonan: A turning point has been reached in the invasion of Ukraine

The security analyst looks at the past few days of activity and peace talks and what that tells us about the future.

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Mar 29th 2022, 6:15 PM

# Analysis

How Russia is using fake fact-checks to spread disinformation about Ukraine

One of the tools used against false news online is being weaponised to spread the very thing it was designed to fight against.

Russian website are increasingly using the fact-check and debunk format to sow doubt about what's happening in Ukraine, Brianna Parkins writes.

Social media feeds have recently featured red stamps declaring things as 'fake' that are actually real.

Experts suggest that traditional fact-check formats will have to adapt to combat the problem.

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Mar 28th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Analysis

Why Stephen Kenny's Ireland are making a mockery of football's conventional wisdom

The Boys in Green’s deserved draw with Belgium shows they are capable of exceeding expectations.

51.5k

Mar 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# talking point

The patronising commentary around Roy Keane needs to stop

The Corkonian made headlines again for his criticisms of Man United after their defeat by City.

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Mar 11th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Analysis

Analysis: Defence Commission report sets out stark reality of Ireland's military incapacity

The Commission report is a study in accepting the modernisation of a long neglected force, writes Niall O’Connor.

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Feb 10th 2022, 9:19 AM

# Analysis

How Ireland cleverly turned Wales' box-kick plan against them

Tadhg Beirne’s smart intervention helped to produce the turnover that led to Garry Ringrose’s try.

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Feb 8th 2022, 7:39 PM

# Analysis

Furlong's stunning pass and Beirne's sleight of hand show point of difference

The multi-skilled Ireland forwards picked up where they left off in November.

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Feb 6th 2022, 9:02 PM

# Analysis

What will next week's Russian manoeuvres off Ireland look like and what's the overall strategy?

Security expert Declan Power equates the Russian exercise to a burglar testing the windows of a house.

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Jan 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Breakdown

Tactics Board: Rashford and Greenwood fail to capitalise as Rangnick restores width

Man United came away with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup last night, but they were fortunate to do so.

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Jan 11th 2022, 9:26 PM

All time

# The42 Reads

Why Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is the best tighthead prop in the world

The Wexford man finished a strong 2021 with outstanding performances for Ireland in November.

28.5k

Dec 26th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Pressure

Can Steven Gerrard become a great manager?

The Liverpool legend makes his return to Anfield as Aston Villa manager this weekend.

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Dec 10th 2021, 7:09 PM

# Work to be done

Tactics Board: Despite Chelsea result, Rangnick faces a massive challenge at Man United

Shane Keegan breaks down Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, ahead of the arrival the Red Devils’ newly-appointed interim manager.

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Nov 30th 2021, 11:08 AM

# Analysis

Paul O'Connell's influence continues to grow as Ireland's pack dominates

The former Munster and Ireland lock has made a big impact since joining in January.

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Nov 24th 2021, 9:00 AM

# relentless

Tactics Board: Liverpool suffocate the Gunners with gegenpressing masterclass

Shane Keegan examines how Jurgen Klopp’s side dismantled Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 9:34 PM

# Review

Analysing all 20 Ireland games of the Stephen Kenny era

The team have looked rejuvenated of late, after a tough start.

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Nov 20th 2021, 6:50 AM

# Analysis

Tactics Board: Cullen the catalyst as Ireland show more progress under Kenny

The Boys in Green eventually got their just rewards against Luxembourg to end the World Cup qualification campaign on a positive note, writes Shane Keegan.

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Nov 16th 2021, 2:32 PM

# Analysis

Lowe's tackle, Ringrose and Conway's save, and Gibson-Park's rescues

Some of Ireland’s big defensive plays against the All Blacks will live long in the memory.

28.8k

Nov 15th 2021, 7:59 PM

# Analysis

Ireland's attack flourishes as it becomes less reliant on Johnny Sexton

With ball-playing forwards and new playmakers in the backline, Ireland are more unpredictable.

39.3k

Nov 14th 2021, 5:12 PM

# Green shoots

Ireland's dynamic midfield duo turn heads against Ronaldo, Fernandes and co

Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick put in a massive shift.

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Nov 11th 2021, 10:30 PM

# red v blue

Tactics Board: Hapless Man United have no answers for Man City's fluidity in one-sided derby

Shane Keegan analyses the brilliance of Pep Guardiola’s side in their 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

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Nov 9th 2021, 9:50 AM

# Analysis

Ireland's offloads, Furlong the playmaker, and 1-3-2-2 attack shape

Andy Farrell’s side scored nine tries as they dismantled Japan in Dublin.

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Nov 7th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Analysis

What will Ireland have picked out from Japan's only game since July?

Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown’s side are incisive and intelligent in attack.

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Nov 3rd 2021, 8:30 PM