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This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.
We look at the kicking game, Bastareaud, the breakdown, France’s maul and Camille Lopez.
The openside flanker was on the end of a sweeping Ireland attack to seal victory for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome.
Hooker Sean Cronin details how Matt O’Connor’s side can be more prolific in the ‘red zone’.
The coach also praised Matt Healy for his stunning individual try.
It was a terrific finish from the Scottish midfielder but Martin O’Neill will be livid with the Irish players’ role in it.
The former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant coach talks exclusively to TheScore.ie about educating players and why he thinks Louis van Gaal is the best coach.
Head coach Matt O’Connor is hopeful that his players hit the right emotional pitch at the RDS.
The former Player of the Year respects the ex-Donegal boss’
The youngster launched his Premier League career with two fine goals against Sunderland last October, but life is different under the club’s new Dutch coach
The Cork boss says just copying Dublin won’t do any good without the type of player they have.
Ireland are in the final four of the Junior World Championship for the first time; can they go one better?
The Australian head coach admits that Ulster will not be lacking in motivation given their recent history against Leinster.
The Dutchman’s fascinating interview with FIFA last year deserves your attention.
Using videos and GIFs of some of last weekend’s Super Rugby action, we look at some strong examples.
Jonny Sexton showed the potential dangers of attempting short restarts during the recent Six Nations.
Matt O’Connor’s impact on Leinster, Rob Penney operating with freedom and the benefits of Ireland’s success.
Anything Ireland can do, Pat Lam’s lads can do better.
The set-piece will be vital against France, as will holding onto the ball and the impact of the bench.
Shifting possession to the far side of the pitch following a transfer of possession may not always be the ideal tactic.
The Ireland out-half says he and his teammates will remain performance-focused despite what’s on the line.
Because there will be 45 players not called Brian O’Driscoll on the field tomorrow.
‘We lost a bit of shape, maybe tried a bit too hard in that last 10 minutes,” says the head coach.
Ireland’s head coach has pinpointed discipline and dealing with Wales’ kicking game as essential in Dublin tomorrow.
The former Ireland hooker gives us the view from France as Connacht prepare for Heineken Cup action.
The Harlequins Director of rugby joined us to discuss the attacking philosophy that drives his passion for the game.
Joe Schmidt’s side could get great reward by being ambitious with their restarts and contesting box kicks.
Stokes “well capable” of tracking Arsenal assist king, says interim manager Noel King.
The 24-year-old is ready to be a more prominent decision maker for the province.
And the way Joe Schmidt is going about his job, he agrees.
That’s an A+ for creativity…
Emmet Ryan reckoned he say a gap in the market – writing about football in a new way.
Winning one All-Ireland is tough, retaining the title is tougher. Emmet Ryan, author of Tactics not Passion, looks at what Donegal needs to do to win Sam again in 2013 and how the rest of the country will try to stop them.
Pursuit of Lance, a farewell to Páidí and the tactical innovations of the year in soccer. Get the kettle on there.
Brazilian journalists came across what are believed to be the notes of Rafa Benitez after Sunday’s defeat to Corinthians.
Glenn Whelan feels that Ireland are being overpowered in midfield because Giovanni Trapattoni keeps sticking to a 4-4-2 formation.
St Eunan’s rode a strong defensive performance to pull out an unlikely victory in the Donegal Final on Sunday. Emmet Ryan was in Ballybofey.
TheScore.ie’s hurling analyst looks at a match-up which could have a critical bearing on today’s decider.
Emmet Ryan breaks down the key areas that will decide the Sam Maguire’s destination this Sunday afternoon.
The ex Dubs boss is not too pleased with the Sunday Game pundit’s recent analysis of the All-Ireland semi-finals.