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General view inside the Stade de France stadium which is due to host the game if it goes ahead

'I'd be amazed if France game goes ahead' - O'Sullivan

Eddie O'Sullivan says he would be "amazed" if Ireland's Six Nations match against France goes ahead this weekend.

Rugby • 09 Mar 20

'The scoreline does not tell the story'

The Against the Head panel review Ireland's Six Nations loss to England

Six Nations • 24 Feb 20

Eddie O'Sullivan highlighted back-field issues for Ireland as George Ford (r) made the most of a Johnny Sexton (l) error

Ireland caught cold in 'perfect storm' - O'Sullivan

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell's side should have anticipated the way England would approach Sunday's Six Nations game at Twickenham.

Rugby • 24 Feb 20

Conor Murray has scored 15 tries for Ireland

Ireland need 'nightmare' Murray breaking back

Conor Murray's threat around the ruck is not what it once was and Ireland could do with the scrum-half rediscovering that magic, according to Eddie O'Sullivan.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 20

Josh van der Flier of Ireland is tackled by Adam Hastings (L) and Rory Sutherland of Scotland

O'Sullivan: There are very few teams Ireland can bully

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes that the Irish side will benefit more by moving back to a style of play built less around attrition.

Rugby • 04 Feb 20

O'Sullivan: "On balance, you'd feel New Zealand will win this, but having said that, England have nothing to lose"

Eddie O'Sullivan's World Cup semi-final predictions

Eddie O'Sullivan expects New Zealand and South Africa to emerge victorious this weekend and march into the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 25 Oct 19

'I'm really happy about Barrett being at 15 because I don't think he's going to get his hands on the ball as much'

O'Sullivan: This New Zealand team have weaknesses

Eddie O'Sullivan believes the selection of Beauden Barrett at full-back rather than out-half is a positive for Ireland ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final meeting in Tokyo Stadium.

Rugby • 17 Oct 19

The panel (left to right): Bernard Jackman, Fergus McFadden and Eddie O'Sullivan.

Can Ireland find inspiration to haunt the All Blacks?

The Rugby World Cup quarter-final many feared has come to pass, but is a clash with New Zealand all that bad from an Ireland perspective?

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 19

'It was like watching a team dismantle itself in slow motion'

'We don't dig ourselves out of holes - It's in our DNA'

Eddie O'Sullivan says one of the most worrying aspects of Ireland's loss to Japan was they surrendered a winning position that had been established in the opening quarter.

Rugby • 03 Oct 19

Punter v Pundit results: Harrington v O'Sullivan

The results are in after Kellie Harrington went up against Eddie O'Sullivan to offer their predictions for Ireland's Rugby World Cup clash with Japan.

Rugby • 28 Sep 19

O'Sullivan: Ireland should beat Scotland comfortably

Ireland have never made it past the quarter-final at a world cup and if they are to do it this year they will have to beat either New Zealand or South Africa.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 21 Sep 19

Stephen Ferris during the friendly with England in 2011

Mind games - World Cup warm-ups fraught with danger

As Ireland prepare for their second Rugby World Cup warm-up game, against England, we get the views of a former head coach and player about getting the most out of games laced with danger.

Rugby • 24 Aug 19

Glasgow beat Leinster 39-24 in the RDS last month

Leinster should plan to 'pound the hell' out of Glasgow

Home advantage could play a huge part in Saturday's Pro14 final between Glasgow and Leinster, says Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 23 May 19

Munster were second best to Leinster in Saturday's Pro14 semi-final

Munster must change their ways - O'Sullivan

Munster must change their style of play in order to take the next step, according to Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 22 May 19

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster into final, Munster woes

Eddie O'Sullivan assesses the goings-on at Munster, while the panel preview the Pro14 final between Glasgow and Leinster.

Rugby • 22 May 19

Saracens' last European defeat came in Dublin last season

Saracens on a 'mission' - O'Sullivan fears for Leinster

There is very little separating Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup finalists but Eddie O'Sullivan is wary of how Saracens have set out their stall.

Rugby • 09 May 19

Munster are on the look-out for new coaches for next season

Timing of Munster exit news puzzling, says O'Sullivan

The timing of the news about Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones declining new contract offers at Munster has Eddie O'Sullivan stumped.

Rugby • 08 May 19

RTE rugby podcast: Leinster v Saracens preview

Former Ireland manager Eddie O'Sullivan joins the panel to preview Leinster's Champions Cup final against Saracens.

Rugby • 08 May 19

Billy Vunipola with family after the Munster game

Vunipola should have been banned - Peat and O'Sullivan

Billy Vunipola should have been banned for the Champions Cup semi-final, according to Eddie O'Sullivan and Lindsay Peat.

Rugby • 24 Apr 19

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster progress, Munster out

The panel discuss Leinster and Munster's differing Heineken Champions Cup fortunes, and the latest situation regarding Billy Vunipola's comments.

Rugby • 24 Apr 19

Toulouse beat Leinster in the pool stages

O'Sullivan: Leinster taking big risk against Toulouse

Leinster have taken a big risk by resting so many key players ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse, according to Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 18 Apr 19

Ireland failed to shine at the 2007 World Cup in France

IRFU called in British intelligence to combat leaks

A new books claims that the IRFU hired a former British spy to investaige leaks in the aftermath of the 2007 World Cup.

Rugby • 19 Mar 19

'You saw in this Six Nations that when a team starts to slide in confidence during a tournament it's very hard to address it'

O'Sullivan: Slide in confidence hard to redress

Ireland have a big task on their hands to restore shattered confidence ahead of the World Cup, says Eddie O'Sullivan.