After what seemed a lifetime, but was merely a two week break, the Six Nations is finally ready to get back under way with a number of questions to be…
Ireland
Rugby Statistics: The role of Ireland’s kicking in the Six Nations
After Ireland’s 19-9 win over England, Stuart Lancaster made reference to the amount of Irish kicking in the match saying: “I think 44 kicks in open play tells a story.…
What drives Ireland centurion Paul O’Connell
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell reflects on his career to date
Paul O’Connell: The man behind the legend
Those who know the Ireland captain best explain what's taken him to the top
What makes Ireland’s Johnny Sexton tick
The Ireland fly-half reflects on his career to date
Six Nations: Five things Ireland learnt against England
It was another in what is becoming a long line of Joe Schmidt-inspired deconstructions; Ireland neutralised England’s strengths and put on the squeeze until the chariot derailed. If bike racing…
Ireland vs England analysis: Six defining moments
A 10-point defeat away to a side that has now won their last 10 consecutive Tests. That statement represents the stark outcome for England on a soggy Sunday in Dublin. However, for…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Rockin’ Robbie It was the RBS Six Nations game of the weekend, the Grand Slam eliminator, and while a clinical team effort from Ireland took them to a…
Six Nations: Round three
IN A NUTSHELL Scotland 19-22 Italy It looked like a case of same story, different costumes as Scotland were overwhelmed by a resurgent Italy, with the visitors scoring three tries…
Inside the Connacht camp
TOM McCARTNEY swapped New Zealand for Ireland last year when he joined Connacht, but before he left Auckland his team-mates put together a tribute video. The hooker’s nickname is ‘Freak’…