Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
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There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Referee Hollie Davidson needs more of a cutting edge when it comes to communication
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu earned their first caps for Ireland against Fiji
Outhalf was unfazed by early yellow card
Connacht centre responds to Argentina omission with try-scoring performance
Ireland beat Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium in their Autumn Nations Series encounter
Straightforward victory against ill-disciplined Fijians
‘He had the talent to play almost anywhere and some days with Roscrea he was unplayable; he’d score two or three tries’
With 11 of their squad part of the Fijian Druas, who play professional Super Rugby, Ireland will hope the Irish weather will help them hold firm
With his first start in a Test match, against Fiji on Saturday, 21-year-old will aim to improve on debut against Argentina
Praise the French Rugby Federation for the way they highlighted the spiritual element of our sport
Fiji scrumhalf Frank Lomani twice used the word ‘vulnerable’ to describe Andy Farrell’s men
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Everything you need to know about the Autumn Nations Series game at the Aviva Stadium
Fiji are fresh from victories over Wales and Spain, and are looking forward to having a crack at Ireland on Saturday
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised the 23-year-old’s contribution against Argentina as “immense”
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
European-based stars now supplemented by fully professional home-based players competing in the Super Rugby Pacific
World Cup quarter-final rematch set for the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies also come to town on November 30th
Marcus Smith named at fullback while Owen Farrell starts ahead of George Ford at outhalf
Rugby World Cup: Ford was named man of the match in pool games against Argentina and Japan
Os Lobos deservedly win their first Rugby World Cup game in dramatic fashion at Stade de Toulouse
He was informed of his son Tito’s death following a long illness hours before win over Georgia on Saturday
Rugby World Cup: Ireland must be wary of buoyant Scotland, and Fiji need to get their mojo back
Georgia were 9-0 up at halftime, but their lack of strength in depth cost them dearly
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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