In-demand Paddy Jackson signs new Ulster contract Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby, with the province revealing they had to fend off interest from European rivals for his signature. Rugby • 01 Mar 17
In-demand Paddy Jackson signs new Ulster contract Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby, with the province revealing they had to fend off interest from European rivals for his signature. Rugby • 01 Mar 17
Jackson can't match Sexton 'X factor', says Horgan Johnny Sexton simply offers more to Ireland and had to start ahead of Paddy Jackson, according to former international Shane Horgan. Six Nations • 24 Feb 17
Jackson can't match Sexton 'X factor', says Horgan Johnny Sexton simply offers more to Ireland and had to start ahead of Paddy Jackson, according to former international Shane Horgan. Six Nations • 24 Feb 17
Jackson and Sexton is a close call, says Murphy Paddy Jackson's evolution as an international out-half means that Johnny Sexton has no 'divine right' to a starting berth with Ireland, according to Richie Murphy. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Jackson and Sexton is a close call, says Murphy Paddy Jackson's evolution as an international out-half means that Johnny Sexton has no 'divine right' to a starting berth with Ireland, according to Richie Murphy. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Johnny Sexton looks ready to face France Johnny Sexton remains in contention for Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on Saturday having taken a full part in this morning's training session in Kildare. Rugby • 21 Feb 17
Johnny Sexton looks ready to face France Johnny Sexton remains in contention for Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on Saturday having taken a full part in this morning's training session in Kildare. Rugby • 21 Feb 17
Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for selection against France on Saturday week, but Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has commanded the respect of his team-mates in the Leinster out-half's absence. Six Nations • 18 Feb 17
Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for selection against France on Saturday week, but Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has commanded the respect of his team-mates in the Leinster out-half's absence. Six Nations • 18 Feb 17
Jackson must get nod over Sexton, says Varley Paddy Jackson must start against France, regardless of whether or not Jonathan Sexton is fit, according to Damien Varley. Six Nations • 16 Feb 17
Jackson must get nod over Sexton, says Varley Paddy Jackson must start against France, regardless of whether or not Jonathan Sexton is fit, according to Damien Varley. Six Nations • 16 Feb 17
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Jackson or Sexton? - Against The Head on key call Former Ireland international Isaac Boss believes Johnny Sexton would offer greater physicality against France, but says that in-form Paddy Jackson could well retain the out-half jersey. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Jackson or Sexton? - Against The Head on key call Former Ireland international Isaac Boss believes Johnny Sexton would offer greater physicality against France, but says that in-form Paddy Jackson could well retain the out-half jersey. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Ireland delivered with Jackson to the fore - Ward Tony Ward says the Ireland players redeemed themselves with the comprehensive victory over Italy and that Paddy Jackson is now pushing Johnny Sexton as first choice outhalf. Six Nations • 13 Feb 17
Ireland delivered with Jackson to the fore - Ward Tony Ward says the Ireland players redeemed themselves with the comprehensive victory over Italy and that Paddy Jackson is now pushing Johnny Sexton as first choice outhalf. Six Nations • 13 Feb 17
Sexton must fight for shirt now, says Schmidt Joe Schmidt insists Paddy Jackson has done enough to ensure Johnny Sexton will not be an automatic selection for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France. Six Nations • 12 Feb 17
Sexton must fight for shirt now, says Schmidt Joe Schmidt insists Paddy Jackson has done enough to ensure Johnny Sexton will not be an automatic selection for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France. Six Nations • 12 Feb 17
'Lethargic' Ireland need quick upswing – O'Brien Flanker Seán O'Brien has predicted a brutal review session on Monday when Ireland will pick apart the problems of their 27-22 RBS 6 Nations loss to Scotland in Edinburgh. Rugby • 05 Feb 17
'Lethargic' Ireland need quick upswing – O'Brien Flanker Seán O'Brien has predicted a brutal review session on Monday when Ireland will pick apart the problems of their 27-22 RBS 6 Nations loss to Scotland in Edinburgh. Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Hogg delight after 'fantastic' comeback Man of the match Stuart Hogg paid tribute to the resilience of his side as Scotland withstood an Irish fight-back to claim a 27-22 victory on the opening weekend of the RBS Six Nations. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Hogg delight after 'fantastic' comeback Man of the match Stuart Hogg paid tribute to the resilience of his side as Scotland withstood an Irish fight-back to claim a 27-22 victory on the opening weekend of the RBS Six Nations. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Ireland crash to defeat in Six Nations opener Ireland's got their Six Nations campaign off to the worst possible start with a 27 to 22 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 04 Feb 17
Ireland crash to defeat in Six Nations opener Ireland's got their Six Nations campaign off to the worst possible start with a 27 to 22 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 04 Feb 17
Lenihan: Jackson best placed to replace Sexton While accepting that Johnny Sexton's absence is a blow for Ireland ahead of their Six Nations opener against Scotland, RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan feels that his likely replacement Paddy Jackson is well placed to step in at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
Lenihan: Jackson best placed to replace Sexton While accepting that Johnny Sexton's absence is a blow for Ireland ahead of their Six Nations opener against Scotland, RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan feels that his likely replacement Paddy Jackson is well placed to step in at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
Ireland short on experience behind Paddy Jackson When Ireland secured their first away win against South Africa last summer, and ran the Springboks close twice shortly afterwards, it was Paddy Jackson who led the line. Six Nations • 01 Feb 17
Ireland short on experience behind Paddy Jackson When Ireland secured their first away win against South Africa last summer, and ran the Springboks close twice shortly afterwards, it was Paddy Jackson who led the line. Six Nations • 01 Feb 17
Madigan omission a mistake, says Ward Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made a mistake by not including Ian Madigan in his Six Nations squad, according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Madigan omission a mistake, says Ward Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made a mistake by not including Ian Madigan in his Six Nations squad, according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Ulster down Clermont in nine-try thriller Ulster and Clermont Auvergne served up an early Christmas cracker at Kingspan Stadium as Les Kiss' side earned a 39-32 victory in the Pool 5 encounter. Rugby • 10 Dec 16
Ulster down Clermont in nine-try thriller Ulster and Clermont Auvergne served up an early Christmas cracker at Kingspan Stadium as Les Kiss' side earned a 39-32 victory in the Pool 5 encounter. Rugby • 10 Dec 16
Jackman: November Series bodes well for future The November Series has paved the way for Ireland to make a real impact at the 2019 World Cup, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Jackman: November Series bodes well for future The November Series has paved the way for Ireland to make a real impact at the 2019 World Cup, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Farrell: Top showings expected from stand-ins Ireland may be without their first-choice 10-12 axis but Paddy Jackson and Garry Ringrose are expected to produce "top performances", says assistant coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Farrell: Top showings expected from stand-ins Ireland may be without their first-choice 10-12 axis but Paddy Jackson and Garry Ringrose are expected to produce "top performances", says assistant coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Jackson focused on Canada selection, says Easterby Paddy Jackson will be available for Ireland's autumn Test match against Canada despite missing the 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 09 Nov 16
Jackson focused on Canada selection, says Easterby Paddy Jackson will be available for Ireland's autumn Test match against Canada despite missing the 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 09 Nov 16
Farrell keen to focus on matters on the pitch Ireland’s defence coach Andy Farrell says the focus of the squad is firmly on the challenge of the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago and not matters off the pitch. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Farrell keen to focus on matters on the pitch Ireland’s defence coach Andy Farrell says the focus of the squad is firmly on the challenge of the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago and not matters off the pitch. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Carbery can energise Ireland camp, says Lenihan Donal Lenihan said Joey Carbery's youthful exuberance could rub off on the stalwarts in the Irish camp as "the story of the season" gears up for a fairytale appearance against New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Carbery can energise Ireland camp, says Lenihan Donal Lenihan said Joey Carbery's youthful exuberance could rub off on the stalwarts in the Irish camp as "the story of the season" gears up for a fairytale appearance against New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Ward salutes 'remarkable' European performances RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward has paid tribute to the performances of the four Irish provinces in Champions Cup action after a “unique” week in Irish rugby. Rugby • 24 Oct 16
Ward salutes 'remarkable' European performances RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward has paid tribute to the performances of the four Irish provinces in Champions Cup action after a “unique” week in Irish rugby. Rugby • 24 Oct 16
Jackson improvement highlighted in Ulster set-up Paddy Jackson has been backed to prove he has "grown from a boy to a man" in Sunday's Champions Cup shoot-out with international rival Ian Madigan. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Jackson improvement highlighted in Ulster set-up Paddy Jackson has been backed to prove he has "grown from a boy to a man" in Sunday's Champions Cup shoot-out with international rival Ian Madigan. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
