Ireland 37-27 Wales Talking Points Ireland v Wales games are traditionally tight and this one was no exception, the excitement lasting until the final minute. Yet when reflecting on this…
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Conor Murray takes a lineout for Ireland in the Six Nations
Yes, you read that right, and above is the photographic proof from the moment scrum-half Conor Murray takes a lineout for Ireland. This was snapped during Ireland’s 56-19 victory over…
Talking points from Ireland v Italy in the 2018 Six Nations
Talking points from Ireland v Italy in the 2018 Six Nations Ireland relied on a miracle moment against France to win in Round One of this year’s Six Nations, but…
Hotshot: Leinster wing Jordan Larmour
An exclusive Q&A with Leinster's up-and-coming wing Jordan Larmour
Six Nations France 13-15 Ireland – Sexton “miracle kick” gives French just desserts
A moment of magic by Johnny Sexton salvaged Six Nations victory for Ireland against a France team that again caused controversy over use of replacement laws
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week three
Scotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week two
Wales 13-6 Georgia Wales started brightly, making bursts in midfield, fizzing the ball wide and with Rhys Priestland pulling the strings at ten, so when Hallam Amos crossed in the…
Johnny Sexton: My Life in Pictures
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton reflects on a few photographs from his career
The race to 2023: Who will be selected to host the Rugby World Cup?
LAST MONTH, France, Ireland and South Africa made their final pitches to host Rugby World Cup 2023. On 15 November, a winning bid will be selected by the World Rugby…
Tackling debate: Rugby is a collision sport, but it’s safer than ever
The now annual rallying call by Professor Allyson Pollock to ban tackling in schools reared its divisive head again this week. Professor Pollock – who is promoting a book –…