Ireland captaincy comes at the right time for Caelan Doris
Akin to Brian O’Driscoll, the number eight can lead by example for Leinster and Ireland
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All eyes on Sam Prendergast as he looks to settle outhalf question
Having decided against joining Connacht last summer, the 21-year-old has a chance on Saturday to strengthen his cases for leading roles with Leinster and Ireland
The Lions are little more than a slick corporate franchise
Gone is the epic nature of the Lions tours that were a challenge of spirit and endurance as much as playing rugby
Pushing forward or held up: The winners and losers in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series squad
Gerry Thornley looks at those who made the squad from the November games and those that missed out
Jacob Stockdale’s return to top form gives Andy Farrell an extra asset for Autumn Series
Rejuvenated Ulster winger has made more his mark on the early stages of the URC season
Caelan Doris confirmed as captain as Ireland’s squad for Autumn Series is named
Peter O’Mahony included as Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are in line for first caps
Gerry Thornley predicts the Ireland squad for the autumn internationals
Caelan Doris the likely captain for the four games against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia
Johnny Sexton approached to join Ireland set-up in mentoring role
Former Ireland captain would work with young group of outhalves and could be involved as soon as Autumn Nations Series
Ciarán Frawley’s availability for Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in doubt
Leinster outhalf limped out of Saturday’s win over Connacht; young hooker Gus McCarthy could come into frame
‘I really enjoy the journey of it all’: Lacken lad Caelan Doris would make ideal Lions king
From feeling ‘a bit of impostor syndrome’ when he first played for Ireland, the Leinster number eight is the prime candidate to become captain of not just his country but also of the British & Irish Lions
Ireland draw defending champions New Zealand in 2025 Rugby World Cup
Scott Bemand’s side will also face Japan and Spain at next year’s tournament in England
Top outhalf debate rolls on despite Leinster vs Munster Croke Park clash
Leinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All Blacks
Ronnie Dawson: Icon of Irish and international rugby who captained his club, province, country and Lions
Dawson, who has died aged 92, was president of Wanderers, Leinster and the IRFU, and was on first Rugby World Cup organising committee
Gavin Coombes has important opportunity to make the case for more Ireland caps
A strong performance for Munster against Leinster could help player's international ambitions
Obsessed. The Autobiography by Johnny Sexton: One of the best Irish sports books ever written
Paul Howard hails a frank and revealing book that achieves the rare feat of being worthy of the brilliant career that preceded it
Ireland injury concerns stacking up ahead of November Tests
Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher out for All Blacks’ visit
Ciarán Fitzgerald: ‘The IRFU has produced a model the world of rugby envies’
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to go three for three in South Africa
Simon Easterby’s side beat the Toyota Cheetahs 33-24 in Bloemfontein
Ireland back themselves to make strong finish in WXV 1
Scott Bemand’s side play the USA in their final game of the WXV 1 tournament on Friday
Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
‘He is a really exciting prospect’: Zac Ward shines in transition from Sevens to 15s
Versatile Ulster player ‘starting to find his feet’ in the 15s game after a month
Believing is half the battle as Ireland face tough challenge against Canada in WXV1
Ireland beat New Zealand 29-27 in their opening game of the tournament last weekend
Opportunity knocks as Emerging Ireland open South Africa tour against Pumas
Cormac Izuchukwu and James Culhane join Kendellen in an experienced backrow while Ireland Sevens OlympianZac Ward is named on the left wing
Ireland win over New Zealand sparks World Cup hopes
The win over the World Cup winners moves Ireland up a place to sixth in the world rankings
‘Fellas who were taking the piss are now looking for tips’: at home in the garden with Ireland and Munster rugby star Peter O’Mahony
Ireland and Munster star enjoys tending to his 2,000sq ft garden when not in the ruck. But will his green fingers grow beyond a hobby?
Dorothy Wall confident but not complacent as Ireland women’s rugby team prepares to face world’s top sides
Ireland take on world champions New Zealand first in WXV tournament in Vancouver on Sunday
Opportunity knocks for a new group of players on Emerging Ireland tour
Last trip to South Africa in 2022 under Simon Easterby proved an unqualified success with half a dozen players going on to make an impact at senior Test level
Jordie Barrett a doubt for Ireland v All Blacks Autumn international
The New Zealand centre has been ruled out of the second test against Australia, and will be assessed ahead of European tour
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