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Dan Biggar Still Has One Big Ireland Worry Despite Six Nations Resurgence
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Four Key Contract Extensions Announced By IRFU With Eye To 2027 World Cup
The IRFU have announced the contract extensions up to and beyond the 2027 World Cup of four players involved their most recent Triple Crown triumph.
6 Standout Players For The Ireland U20s After Claiming Triple Crown Glory
The Ireland U20s claimed the Triple Crown. Here's six players who stood out during another successful Irish U20s campaign.
Barnes Calls On England To Appoint Former Leinster Man Ahead Of Rugby World Cup
Stuart Barnes has called on England to appoint a former Leinster man to replace Steve Borthwick as their head coach ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
'We Always Believed In What We Had': Tom Wood Delighted With Ireland U20s Triple Crown Campaign
Tom Wood was named player of the match after the Ireland U20s beat Scotland on Sunday. After the win, he reflected on the campaign as a whole.
Ronan O'Gara Names Overlooked Jack Crowley Moment That Was Key To Ireland Win Over Scotland
Ronan O'Gara has named an overlooked moment from Jack Crowley that was key to Ireland's Six Nations win over Scotland on Saturday.
'They Should Be Proud Of That': Ireland U20s Secure Triple Crown Glory After Emphatic Victory
The Irelnad U20s played some beautiful rugby to claim their fourth consecutive victory and a Triple Crown by defeating Scotland on Sunday.
England Fans Fuming Over Two Referee Calls That Cost Ireland A Six Nations Title
England supporters were fuming over two late referee calls against France that ultimately cost Ireland a potential Six Nations title win.
Off The Ball and Bank of Ireland announce new rugby sponsorship
Off The Ball, Ireland’s leading sports media group, has signed a 12-month rugby partnership with Bank of Ireland.
'This is an abuse of a safety law!' | Matt Williams on Ireland’s first 6-2 split | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
The 6-2 split is an 'abuse of a safety law' and should be outlawed by World Rugby, according to former Leinster coach Matt Williams.
Joe McCarthy 'really is an exceptional beast!' | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Joe McCarthy has given Andy Farrell his biggest headache ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener with France, according to The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley.
'There's something missing with Gavin Coombes' | Brian O'Driscoll on the Ireland squad
Gavin Coombes might not be showing the Ireland management enough at training to be selected ahead of the likes of Jack Conan, according to Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll.
Who is challenging Hugo Keenan at fullback? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Ireland needs someone to challenge Hugo Keenan at fullback, in order to start building depth there, according to Keith Wood and Fiona Hayes.
Garry Ringrose should start on the wing against France | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Andy Farrell will need to get his best players on the pitch for France, which means playing Garry Ringrose at 14, according to Brian O'Driscoll.
'The rugby I'm watching at the highest level is the most skilful I've ever seen' | LIAM TOLAND
Elite rugby is the most skilful it has ever been, but kids must still be allowed to explore and flourish in less-structured coaching systems, says former Leinster and Munster loose forward Liam Toland.
'I would definitely want to see Prendergast in Ireland's Six Nations squad' | KEITH WOOD
Sam Prendergast should be brought into the Ireland set up sooner rather than later, according to Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood.
Referees taking back control is a good thing for rugby | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
The fact that referees are taking a harder line on players complaining is a good thing for rugby and harkens back to the old days.
'You're not going to be a dick if you're Andy Farrell's son!' | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Owen Farrell's brave decision to step back from international rugby should stress the importance of differentiating the player from the man, according to Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll.
'It's a no-brainer to start Ciarán Frawley at 10!' | ANDY DUNNE
Ciarán Frawley is the best option at Leinster to start at flyhalf against La Rochelle on Saturday, according to former Leinster outhalf Andy Dunne.
The mental impact of playing at altitude, 1350m above sea level | PETE WILKINS
The altitude on the Highveld of South Africa might not decide games, but it does get in the heads of visiting teams, according to Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins.
'We need to get away from this four year cycle talk' | Ireland's next captain?
Peter O'Mahony is the perfect candidate to captain Ireland for the next two years, before the focus switches back to the next World Cup, according to The Independent's Cian Tracey.
'Every time I hear of a new rugby competition I just want to puke!' | KEITH WOOD
The idea of a new Club World Cup makes Keith Wood 'just want to puke', as there are already too many pressures on players as it is.
'I don't think there's anything wrong with the game!' | ANDY DUNNE
Rugby does not have an issue with style, and there is 'nothing wrong' with multiple teams having different tactics, according to Andy Dunne.
Are the 2023 Springboks better than the 2015 All Blacks? | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
In the conversation around which of the 2015 All Blacks or 2023 Springboks will go down as the best in rugby history, Brian O'Driscoll sees only one winner.
Will Wayne Barnes and the scrum decide the World Cup final? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Wayne Barnes and his interpretation of the scrum could ultimately determine the outcome of the World Cup final, even if World Rugby tries to de-power the scrum.
South Africa's magnificent back three
The true deadliness of South Africa’s back three stems from all different facets of the game, s...
What's next for Ireland after their World Cup exit? | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Ireland will need to regroup, rebuild and recover from their World Cup quarter final exit, but it will not diminish the legacy of this group, says Brian O'Driscoll.
Have New Zealand really improved that much? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
New Zealand's apparent improvements since the opening round of the World Cup, are not to be taken at face value.
The All Blacks no longer have that fear factor for Ireland | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Ireland have no reason to fear the All Blacks in the World Cup quarter finals, according to Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll.