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'The one thing Farrell doesn't want to do is make too many changes at once'

Farrell would be wise not to shed experienced names

'Not getting bonus points could prove costly in the standings'

Ulster & Munster pay price for lack of killer instinct

"Munster did have some tricks up their sleeve but it all felt very much like pattern plays that aren't as hard to defend"

Why Munster struggled to stop Ulster's forward momentum

Munster / 07 Jan

Jonny Holland has been impressed by Garry Ringrose's return to form since the Rugby World Cup

Tall order for Ulster to turn over in-form Leinster

Rugby / 20 Dec 19

Salzburg striker Erling Haaland could dump Liverpool out of the Champions League tonight

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Other sport / 10 Dec 19

'If every out-half or goal-kicker tells you that they were always excited to be put on the spot at the end of the game then they are lying or part of a minority'

Cooney can prove his mettle & kick on in Six Nations

Rugby / 10 Dec 19

Lionel Messi won yet another Ballon d'Or last night

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Other sport / 03 Dec 19

'Leinster's forward power does most of the damage'

Leinster in rude health as provinces prepare for Europe

Rugby / 12 Nov 19

'Rassie managed Munster in its most difficult period to date with the passing of Axel Foley and he took it is his stride'

Rassie's back to basics approach is anything but basic

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 05 Nov 19

"England went out to do a job and put it up to New Zealand very early on."

Maybe the game needs England to go all the way

Rugby / 29 Oct 19

'The reality of the Irish performances is that they simply weren't good enough'

Lack of development cost Ireland dearly in the end

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 21 Oct 19

'Schmidt showed a new way of beating New Zealand last year'

Schmidt's keep-ball tactics won't be enough this time

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 17 Oct 19

'The Samoans tackle technique is one of the most dangerous aspects of their game'

Samoan raw power can spell danger for Ireland

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 09 Oct 19

"There's still time to get things right and this team is capable of a huge performance"

Time running out for Ireland to produce at World Cup

Rugby / 04 Oct 19

'No matter what way Ireland line up they should always be good enough to beat Japan.'

This Ireland team should have no issues in Shizuoka

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 26 Sep 19

'The difference between the sides was in defence'

Ireland to rest key players with one eye on quarters

Rugby World Cup 2019 / 23 Sep 19

'Scotland have been chopping and changing a bit more and their starting combinations haven't all been together in the last couple of games'

Scots World Cup prep may not leave them fully primed

Rugby / 18 Sep 19

'The return of some key players will help the controlled game plan that we are used to seeing from Ireland'

Ireland turning corner at right time for World Cup

Rugby / 12 Sep 19

'I'm not all too convinced that an extra couple of inches is the key'

Schmidt's list divisive as ante up for Wales clash

Rugby / 04 Sep 19

'Sparring is over, if Ireland are to get up to speed and achieve something in this World Cup it's time to start landing punches'

Byrne kicking one plus but time for sparring is over

Rugby / 28 Aug 19

'Of course you want your front row to be confrontational, but England cross the line too easy, very similar to their coach'

Keeping up with Jones' settled England crew a big ask

Rugby / 28 Aug 19

"We saw in Ireland's win against the All Blacks in November that they clearly wanted to hold on to the ball for longer periods of the game."

Irish tactic comes with risks but rewards could be huge

Rugby / 14 Aug 19

'You could fill the team with Leinster players alone and be pretty competitive'

Good fits and characters important in Ireland selection

Rugby / 29 May 19

'If Munster can make the right appointment with investment in a Stuart Lancaster figure they can find success once again'

Munster under pressure to trim squad but coach is vital

Rugby / 22 May 19

'Munster will have to bring an attitude and intensity that is good enough to beat Leinster at home'

Munster must prepare for ominous Leinster backlash

Rugby / 15 May 19

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