Josh van der Flier excited to pit himself against the All Blacks
Ireland player pays tribute to captain and teammate Johnny Sexton after special day
Ireland player pays tribute to captain and teammate Johnny Sexton after special day
Sexton, Andy Farrell and Jamie Joseph reflect on Ireland’s dominant win at the Aviva
Ireland will have to stay organised to counter Japan’s improved attack and set-piece
‘This is a proper Test match, you guys know that. I’m not sure everybody else does’
‘We know it’s going to create a lot of emotion with the Irish boys’
‘My body is good, my mind is good and, in an ideal world, I would love to keep going’
Ireland have found the Samoan-born centre a tough opponent in recent meetings
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup
Warren Gatland’s side will play Brave Blossoms at Murrayfield on June 26th 2021
Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation
The return of supporters is seen as vital to the future of the professional game
Zoom gathering started with just seven coaches has mushroomed during lockdown
For the third time in a row Ireland were unable to cope with England’s tactics
He served eight years as Hansen’s assistant and beat Scott Robertson to the position
Rassie Erasmus named coach of the year with Jamie Heaslip receiving merit award
Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England
Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options
Brave Blossoms wilt against South Africa as they set up a semi-final meeting with Wales
Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms have brought game to new levels in host country
Ryohei Yamanaka replaces William Tupou at fullback for South Africa quarter-final
Decision to go ahead despite typhoon vindicated by uplifting performance from hosts
South Africa coach impressed with hosts’ improvement through Rugby World Cup
Hosts send an intoxicating air through rugby’s old order as they dump out Scotland
Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday
The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes
Ireland accentuate the positive after 35-0 victory over Russia on a rainy night in Kobe
Joe Schmidt’s side look to get their tournament back on track against Bears in Kobe
Unlike four years ago, favourable schedule in the pool will now suit the Brave Blossoms
Host nation take full advantage as Ireland let standards drop in Shizuoka
Luke Thompson. Michael Leitch and Shota Horie all put in huge performances in Shizuoka
Ireland outhalf takes the positives from Japan defeat ahead of return against Russia
Tale of three outhalves quickly becoming Schmidt’s downward spiralling swansong
Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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