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Keeping connected key during era of social distancing

'There's no such way of boosting one's immune system, no matter what the cost of the supplement, but we can ensure that we stay healthy and support our immune system in every way possible'

Honeymoon period over but let's use time productively

"With club gyms closed and and group training forbidden, it is a very strange time to be involved in elite sport"

Athletes must keep the stove warm without going too far

'We saw a very high standard of rugby played between Twickenham and Murrayfield'

Ireland's watching brief throws up Six Nations intrigue

The future is bright with young provincial players

'The other three provinces keep an eye on anybody that is not afforded game time in Leinster to pounce on an opportunity to sign them up but the reality is that there is loads of talent at home if we use them when the chances arise'

Munster must follow Leinster and give youth a chance

'There are some subtle changes playing into the wind like having to hold on to the ball for long periods and finding a way to take the pace out of the game'

Finding the right tactics key in poor weather

'If Irish people really care about going further in a World Cup then maybe that will have to be good enough to develop the style of play under new management'

Forget a Grand Slam - Ireland need to develop new style

'Wales will come to Dublin with a stronger pack, in particular their back row, and a better ability to score tries than Scotland'

Ireland a work in progress ahead of stiffer Wales test

'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

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