Kearney felt 2018 form would stand to him Ireland full-back Rob Kearney says he understands why he was dropped for the England game but believed that his performances over the last 18 months might have kept him in the team. Six Nations • 18 Feb 19
Kearney felt 2018 form would stand to him Ireland full-back Rob Kearney says he understands why he was dropped for the England game but believed that his performances over the last 18 months might have kept him in the team. Six Nations • 18 Feb 19
'I would 100% regret not taking Ireland job' Andy Farrell says Ireland now feels so much like home, he's wondering why his ancestors ever decided to leave the country in the first place. Rugby • 16 Feb 19
'I would 100% regret not taking Ireland job' Andy Farrell says Ireland now feels so much like home, he's wondering why his ancestors ever decided to leave the country in the first place. Rugby • 16 Feb 19
Pro14 teams: Henderson back for Ulster Iain Henderson has given Joe Schmidt a welcome Six Nations boost, with the second row set to start for UIster against the Ospreys in the Pro14 tomorrow night. Rugby • 14 Feb 19
Pro14 teams: Henderson back for Ulster Iain Henderson has given Joe Schmidt a welcome Six Nations boost, with the second row set to start for UIster against the Ospreys in the Pro14 tomorrow night. Rugby • 14 Feb 19
Ringrose: Ireland must play to own strengths Ireland shouldn't expect to go toe-to-toe with bigger teams but rather rely on their own strengths, according to Garry Ringrose. Six Nations • 14 Feb 19
Ringrose: Ireland must play to own strengths Ireland shouldn't expect to go toe-to-toe with bigger teams but rather rely on their own strengths, according to Garry Ringrose. Six Nations • 14 Feb 19
Mission Murrayfield completed but hard work ahead Victory against Scotland gets the show back on the road, but a prevailing view from the Ireland camp is that in key areas they are not quite at the pitch of things. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Mission Murrayfield completed but hard work ahead Victory against Scotland gets the show back on the road, but a prevailing view from the Ireland camp is that in key areas they are not quite at the pitch of things. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Scotland v Ireland: Three key battles There's a war to be won in Murrayfield but it will come down to who edges the battles. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Scotland v Ireland: Three key battles There's a war to be won in Murrayfield but it will come down to who edges the battles. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
'We were quiet... but there's an edge now' - Rory Best Rory Best says he felt something was wrong ahead of the loss to England but that there is an extra "edge" to training ahead of tomorrow's game against Scotland. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
'We were quiet... but there's an edge now' - Rory Best Rory Best says he felt something was wrong ahead of the loss to England but that there is an extra "edge" to training ahead of tomorrow's game against Scotland. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Schmidt happy with Ireland edge for must-win game Notable in Joe Schmidt's post-match comments in the Six Nations defeat to England was that his team was "physically bettered" at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Schmidt happy with Ireland edge for must-win game Notable in Joe Schmidt's post-match comments in the Six Nations defeat to England was that his team was "physically bettered" at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Schmidt shoots down talk of 'one-dimensional' Ireland Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt insists that his side has a lot of variety in their play despite the criticism they received after losing to England last weekend. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Schmidt shoots down talk of 'one-dimensional' Ireland Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt insists that his side has a lot of variety in their play despite the criticism they received after losing to England last weekend. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Strauss wants Scots to copy England approach v Ireland Josh Strauss has pressed the case for Scotland to take on Ireland in the physicality stakes this Saturday after presenting the compelling evidence for a full-blooded approach. Six Nations • 06 Feb 19
Strauss wants Scots to copy England approach v Ireland Josh Strauss has pressed the case for Scotland to take on Ireland in the physicality stakes this Saturday after presenting the compelling evidence for a full-blooded approach. Six Nations • 06 Feb 19
Kilcoyne hungry for more after 'bittersweet' cameo Dave Kilcoyne got his first taste of Six Nations action in six years during last weekend's defeat to England. Now, he's desperate for more. Rugby • 05 Feb 19
Kilcoyne hungry for more after 'bittersweet' cameo Dave Kilcoyne got his first taste of Six Nations action in six years during last weekend's defeat to England. Now, he's desperate for more. Rugby • 05 Feb 19
Schmidt has fallen before, the landings have been soft Joe Schmidt faces another challenge after his side were pushed from a height by England, but it's all about the landing, writes Michael Glennon. Rugby • 06 Feb 19
Schmidt has fallen before, the landings have been soft Joe Schmidt faces another challenge after his side were pushed from a height by England, but it's all about the landing, writes Michael Glennon. Rugby • 06 Feb 19
Major blow for Ireland as Stander ruled out for a month CJ Stander's Six Nations Championship has been decimated after it was confirmed the back-row is out for four weeks out with a facial injury sustained in the defeat to England on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Major blow for Ireland as Stander ruled out for a month CJ Stander's Six Nations Championship has been decimated after it was confirmed the back-row is out for four weeks out with a facial injury sustained in the defeat to England on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Feb 19
Best: Response will determine if loss was a blip Rory Best has challenged Ireland to reassert their class after Saturday's 32-20 Guinness Six Nations thumping by England. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Best: Response will determine if loss was a blip Rory Best has challenged Ireland to reassert their class after Saturday's 32-20 Guinness Six Nations thumping by England. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Jackman: Henshaw needs more time to grow into full-back Robbie Henshaw's potential at full-back should not be judged after just one game, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Jackman: Henshaw needs more time to grow into full-back Robbie Henshaw's potential at full-back should not be judged after just one game, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Jones out-smarts Schmidt as slow coach takes hit As much as any of the Ireland players, Joe Schmidt will have a harsh review after being comprehensibly outplayed by England. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
Jones out-smarts Schmidt as slow coach takes hit As much as any of the Ireland players, Joe Schmidt will have a harsh review after being comprehensibly outplayed by England. Rugby • 03 Feb 19
'Bullied' Ireland get brutal 'reality check' - Schmidt Joe Schmidt has warned Ireland to heed the World Cup "reality check" of their comprehensive 32-20 Guinness Six Nations defeat to England. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
'Bullied' Ireland get brutal 'reality check' - Schmidt Joe Schmidt has warned Ireland to heed the World Cup "reality check" of their comprehensive 32-20 Guinness Six Nations defeat to England. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
Ireland braced for England backlash Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations title against an England side determined not to lose three in a row to Joe Schmidt's team. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
Ireland braced for England backlash Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations title against an England side determined not to lose three in a row to Joe Schmidt's team. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
Tough road ahead as Ireland bid to retain Six Nations In some ways the 2019 Guinness Six Nations offers Joe Schmidt a shot to nothing, writes Michael Glennon. Six Nations • 01 Feb 19
Tough road ahead as Ireland bid to retain Six Nations In some ways the 2019 Guinness Six Nations offers Joe Schmidt a shot to nothing, writes Michael Glennon. Six Nations • 01 Feb 19
'Fear factor' driving Ireland, says O'Mahony With a Grand Slam under their belt Ireland must dig deep to retain their Six Nations title and the fear factor is driving them on, says Peter O'Mahony. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
'Fear factor' driving Ireland, says O'Mahony With a Grand Slam under their belt Ireland must dig deep to retain their Six Nations title and the fear factor is driving them on, says Peter O'Mahony. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Schmidt: Expect 'exhilarating, edge of seat' clash Ireland boss Joe Schmidt laughed off compatriot John Mitchell's "boring" jibe aimed at his side and predicted an "exhilarating" Six Nations clash against England. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Schmidt: Expect 'exhilarating, edge of seat' clash Ireland boss Joe Schmidt laughed off compatriot John Mitchell's "boring" jibe aimed at his side and predicted an "exhilarating" Six Nations clash against England. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Schmidt opts for Henshaw at full-back for England clash Robbie Henshaw has been handed his first start at full-back since making his debut in 2013 as Joe Schmidt named his team to face England in the opening Six Nations clash on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
Schmidt opts for Henshaw at full-back for England clash Robbie Henshaw has been handed his first start at full-back since making his debut in 2013 as Joe Schmidt named his team to face England in the opening Six Nations clash on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jan 19
A game of two halves: Ireland's try-scoring exploits When do Ireland tend to do most of their scoring? Declan Whooley looks at the recent trend of when the tries have arrived under Joe Schmidt's watch. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
A game of two halves: Ireland's try-scoring exploits When do Ireland tend to do most of their scoring? Declan Whooley looks at the recent trend of when the tries have arrived under Joe Schmidt's watch. Rugby • 02 Feb 19
Henshaw in line for full-back slot against England Robbie Henshaw is being considered for a surprise switch to full-back for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England on Saturday. Six Nations • 30 Jan 19
Henshaw in line for full-back slot against England Robbie Henshaw is being considered for a surprise switch to full-back for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England on Saturday. Six Nations • 30 Jan 19
Easterby: Spying is outside of our control Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby says it is disappointing that some teams resort to spying on opposition as part of their preparation. Rugby • 29 Jan 19
Easterby: Spying is outside of our control Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby says it is disappointing that some teams resort to spying on opposition as part of their preparation. Rugby • 29 Jan 19
