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An injury prevented Johnny Sexton from playing against France

Sexton absence not a 'deficit' for Ireland - Henderson

Iain Henderson says the absence of Johnny Sexton doesn't weaken Ireland in any way.

Rugby • 14 Feb 22

Johnny Sexton now has a genuine contender for the number 10 shirt in Joey Carbery.

Defeat to France can stand to Ireland in long term

Ireland may have lost in France but valuable lessons should be learned.

Rugby • 13 Feb 22

Fabien Galthie: 'It will be a solid match for us'

Galthie not expecting different Ireland approach

France head coach Fabien Galthie does not expect Ireland to modify their offensive style of play in the absence of injured captain Johnny Sexton.

Rugby • 10 Feb 22

Carbery will make his first Six Nations start against France

Prendergast and Lenihan 'excited' by Carbery inclusion

Johnny Sexton's injury absence tips the scale in favour of France, but also provides Ireland with an exciting opportunity to put Joey Carbery back in at the deep end.

Rugby • 10 Feb 22

Joey Carbery will win his 29th cap on Saturday

'I feel like I'm ready to go' - Carbery set to step up

Joey Carbery may have been waiting five years for a Six Nations start but he believes he is more than ready to step into Johnny Sexton's shoes against France.

Rugby • 10 Feb 22

Iain Henderson has played just once since Ireland's win against New Zealand

Henderson the only injury worry for Six Nations opener

Iain Henderson looks set to to be Ireland's only injury worry heading into the first round of the Six Nations against Wales.

Rugby • 26 Jan 22

Chris Farrell, Jean Kleyn and Joey Carbery have all signed new contracts

Carbery, Kleyn and Farrell among six new Munster deals

Joey Carbery, Jean Kleyn and Chris Farrell are among six Munster players who have signed two-year contracts to remain at the province.

Rugby • 05 Jan 22

Joey Carbery leaves the pitch after getting injured in the victory over Wasps

Joey Carbery to undergo surgery on fractured elbow

Munster out-half Joey Carbery is facing a spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed he fractured his elbow in the Heineken Champions Cup victory over Wasps at the weekend.

Rugby • 14 Dec 21

Tadhg Furlong (left) was Ireland's standout performer

Player Ratings: Furlong and Carbery shine in Pumas rout

Ireland capped off a fantastic month with a record win against Argentina, crossing for seven tries to see off Los Pumas 53-7 at the Aviva Staduim.

Rugby • 22 Nov 21

Ireland have had two impressive performances so far this month

Preview: Pressure off as Ireland seek perfect finish

Barring a defeat of historically bad proportions to Argentina today, Andy Farrell can chalk 2021 down as a success.

Rugby • 21 Nov 21

Andy Farrell (right) has included both Joey Carbery (left) and Robbie Henshaw (centre) in his team to play Argentina

'Selection should be difficult' - Farrell

Andy Farrell has challenged his players to make selection as tough as possible heading into 2022.

Rugby • 19 Nov 21

Joey Carbery, Simon Zebo and Gavin Coombes are among those who Jackman and Lenihan want to see more of

Jackman and Lenihan on possible changes for Argentina

Andy Farrell should avoid wholesale changes for Sunday's final Autumn Nations Series game against Argentina, according to Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 17 Nov 21

Jamison Gibson-Park (left) has been replaced by his provincial team-mate Luke McGrath (right)

McGrath called up after Gibson-Park injury

Luke McGrath has been called up to the Ireland squad for Sunday's visit of Argentina to the Aviva Stadium after Jamison Gibson-Park was ruled out due to injury.

Rugby • 17 Nov 21

Jonathan Sexton (L) and Joey Carbery both played their part in getting Ireland over the line against the All Blacks

Carbery vows to battle Sexton for 10 shirt after cameo

Joey Carbery has promised to keep pushing Johnny Sexton for Ireland's starting fly-half role following his match-winning cameo against New Zealand.

Rugby • 14 Nov 21

Ireland players celebrate a memorable win over New Zealand

Farrell: It's a fantastic day for Irish rugby

Composure under pressure and taking opportunities at key moments were the cornerstones to Ireland's victory over New Zealand, according to head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

'Johnny is the short-term, whether that can be pushed out to the medium-term or the long-term, I think we'll probably have a better idea at the end of the summer'

O'Gara on All Blacks, Sexton and Ireland's new style

Ronan O'Gara is keen to stress the "opportunity" that Saturday's meeting with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium brings.

Rugby • 09 Nov 21

Joey Carbery in action for Ireland against Japan in July 2021

Farrell backs Carbery to find his form in November

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says they need to be patient with Joey Carbery's return to form.

Rugby • 29 Oct 21

Harty Byrne (centre) and Joey Carbery (right) have been preferred to Jack Carty (left)

Jackman questions out-half succession plan 'gamble'

Former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes have questioned Ireland's succession plan at out-half ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 28 Oct 21

Johnny Sexton looks set to be Andy Farrell's first-choice out-half next month

Sexton's successors have to hold their hands up - Ward

The time has come for one of Johnny Sexton's understudies to "put their hand up", according to Tony Ward.

Rugby • 26 Oct 21

Zebo hasn't played for Ireland since 2017

Zebo earns Ireland recall, Sheehan and Frawley included

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled Simon Zebo to his squad for next month's Test matches, while Leinster's uncapped pair Ciarán Frawley and Dan Sheehan have also been included in the 38-man squad.

Rugby • 20 Oct 21

Van Graan relieved after Munster fightback

Relief was Johann van Graan's main emotion, after Munster maintained their 100% start to the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship • 17 Oct 21

Billy Burns, Joey Carbery, Ross Byrne, Harry Byrne and Ben Healy are among the contenders for Johnny Sexton's long term replacement

Succession planning when the ruling 10 refuses to budge

Exactly two years out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, have Ireland made any real progress with their out-half succession plan?

Rugby • 14 Oct 21

Snyman part of evolution but Carbery form is 'key'

The return of RG Snyman is a huge boost for Munster but their success this season will depend on Joey Carbery's form, says Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 06 Oct 21

Simon Zebo marked his return to Thomond Park in style

Zebo marks return with brace as Munster hammer Sharks

Simon Zebo scored two tries on his return to Thomond Park, as Munster ran in six tries to beat the Cell C Sharks 42-17 at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 25 Sep 21

'We know what he's capable of doing and it's just about how quickly we can get him up to that speed'

Catt eager to get Carbery back up to speed after return

Ireland attack coach Mike Catt is satisfied with Joey Carbery's performance in Saturday's win over Japan as the Munster out-half made his first international appearance since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 06 Jul 21