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POM provides Ireland back-up but van der Flier 'doing nothing wrong'

Oct 21st 2020, 5:29 PM 13,602 10

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Leinster and Munster with some key selection decisions to confirm

Sep 1st 2020, 1:00 AM 13,084 38

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Gatland says he would coach Chiefs for free if 2021 Lions tour is cancelled

Aug 7th 2020, 2:55 PM 8,459 1

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The Munster depth chart: Big-name signings and fascinating selection battles

Jul 30th 2020, 9:00 PM 32,214 63

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The Ulster depth chart: Madigan and Mathewson add experience

Jul 29th 2020, 9:50 PM 32,346 14

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The Leinster depth chart: How do you pick from those back row options?

Updated Jul 28th 2020, 8:06 PM 33,730 42

#STRENGTH
The Connacht depth chart: Andy Friend's 43-man senior squad

Jul 27th 2020, 7:00 PM 16,770 14

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What kind of shape are Andy Farrell's Ireland in as they look towards next season?

Jul 4th 2020, 7:00 AM 20,473 48

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Inter-provincial series among possibilities for any return of rugby

Updated Apr 15th 2020, 1:04 PM 12,395 9

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Garcia sets sights on Pacquiao and Spence after seeing off Vargas

Mar 1st 2020, 9:09 AM 3,822 0

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A new fullback and big wing calls - Ireland's back three for the Six Nations

Jan 26th 2020, 3:57 PM 18,644 38

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Ringrose nailed on at 13, so who plays 12? - Ireland's midfield for the Six Nations

Jan 25th 2020, 9:00 AM 16,060 38

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Who starts alongside Sexton? - Ireland's halfbacks for the Six Nations

Jan 24th 2020, 8:15 PM 36,723 63

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POM under pressure and three fresh faces - Ireland's back row for the Six Nations

Jan 23rd 2020, 7:30 PM 24,111 61

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Munster look for scrum-half trio to push Murray after Mathewson departure

Nov 28th 2019, 5:00 AM 11,009 22

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Do you agree with our predicted Ireland team to face Swizerland?

Sep 3rd 2019, 7:00 PM 14,822 49

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'We can’t go into a World Cup with a situation where we’ve only got Johnny'

Aug 21st 2019, 1:00 AM 14,540 30

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POM prepping to cover openside with versatility key at World Cup

Aug 13th 2019, 7:30 PM 14,734 31

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Virgin Media bundle Sky Sports in new €55-per-month offering

Aug 1st 2019, 5:11 PM 19,771 13

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My Options website has over 170,000 visits since last December

Jun 21st 2019, 6:20 AM 11,141 44

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Scotland, Ireland's first World Cup opponents, name 42-man training squad

May 7th 2019, 11:24 AM 4,700 7

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Marmion or Blade? Big call for Andy Friend in Connacht's nine jersey

Apr 30th 2019, 2:05 PM 7,314 14

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Academy out-half Dean underlines Connacht's growing squad depth

Apr 30th 2019, 11:05 AM 6,834 21

#DEBUT
The Explainer: Is Ireland getting rid of Daylight Savings Time?

Mar 31st 2019, 4:30 PM 16,504 18

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O'Brien and Beirne training hard to give Schmidt headaches for Cardiff

Mar 12th 2019, 2:31 PM 9,456 8

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Ireland's win in Chicago allows players to put hands up for Argentina Test

Nov 4th 2018, 7:00 AM 33,150 70

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4 Ireland players we'd like to see get a chance for tomorrow night's Poland friendly

Sep 10th 2018, 7:00 PM 12,464 21

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Aki return to bring more momentum as Connacht's depth grows

Sep 10th 2018, 6:00 AM 5,744 2

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'Not a perfect' debut but Munster fullback Haley is an exciting addition

Aug 19th 2018, 7:45 AM 14,558 7

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Scannell and Herring impress as Ireland's depth continues to grow

Jun 20th 2018, 6:30 AM 11,607 20

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Back row competition points to Ireland's much-improved depth

Jan 31st 2018, 1:01 AM 11,519 22

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Schmidt says Zebo lost out on form as Ireland accelerate Larmour progress

Jan 24th 2018, 1:37 PM 35,953 140

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'Whether it's WWE or the UFC - he's going to have a record-breaking event'

Oct 12th 2017, 4:54 PM 5,964 4

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Mourinho wants Ibrahimovic, Lukaku to compete

Aug 26th 2017, 1:07 PM 4,137 6

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The one player every Premier League club needs most in the transfer window

Jul 1st 2017, 7:00 AM 10,226 4

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'He missed. He's human, that's life' - Lions tee still up for grabs ahead of Tests

Jun 14th 2017, 11:02 PM 8,928 5

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Sexton, Farrell, Halfpenny or Biggar - who should kick for the Lions?

Apr 30th 2017, 7:00 AM 11,335 18

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Sexton no foregone conclusion at 10 as Gatland keeps options open

Apr 20th 2017, 1:00 AM 11,320 20

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6 candidates to take over as Ireland captain while Seamus Coleman recovers

Apr 2nd 2017, 7:15 AM 7,752 17

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4 players we'd like to see in next week's Ireland squad

Mar 11th 2017, 7:15 AM 10,298 9

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