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Lions tour: Ireland coaches Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman to join coaching ticket
Paul O’Connell to take charge of Ireland’s summer tour in absence of Farrell and Easterby
Simon Easterby and John Fogarty set to be confirmed as British & Irish Lions coaches
Ulster snatch late win as Munster, Leinster and Connacht suffer defeats, with Pete Wilkins on sick leave
Gordon D’Arcy: Ideal opportunity for Ireland to take stock and move forward with clarity
Ireland’s ability to evolve, adapt, and rebuild will define the next chapter for the team
Gerry Thornley: It’s staring us in the face, this Ireland team is simply not what it was
Perhaps Ireland’s third place feels more anti-climactic because they also finished behind England
Sense of anticlimax as Ireland’s campaign peters out
Error-strewn display in Rome raises concerns that this Irish team is not what it was
Italy vs Ireland as it happened: Easterby’s men secure four-try bonus point at Stadio Olimpico in patchy display
Simon Easterby’s side take on Italy in Rome on a day where France look set to win the Six Nations title
Italy v Ireland preview: Six team changes; what to expect from The Azzurri; and slim title hopes remain
Six changes to starting XV from losing side against France, with recalls for Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, James Ryan and Jack Conan
Gerry Thornley: French accusations against Ireland not in keeping with the spirit of the Six Nations
Antoine Dupont’s injury in Dublin prompted a nasty reaction from the French camp
Jack Crowley’s patience rewarded as Ireland go in search of Rome revival against Italy
The return of Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose gives Ireland more variety in attack
Simon Easterby defends Beirne and Porter as French criticism prompts abuse
‘These things happen. No player goes out to intentionally injure another player’
Six Nations: Where did it all go wrong for Ireland against France and should Irish fans panic?
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Ireland boss Simon Easterby pinpoints chances not taken and ones given up too easy
Interim head coach questions referee’s decision not to penalise France in lead-up to Paul Boudehent’s try
Ireland v France build-up: Latest Six Nations news ahead of decisive game
Team news, expert analysis and everything else you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations action
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
O’Mahony and Healy will retire from the game entirely at the end of the season with Murray set to continue his career abroad
Wales 18 Ireland 27 FT as it happened: Ireland come back in second half and win the Triple Crown
Tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne and 17 points from the boot of Sam Prendergast see Simon Easterby’s side home
Wales v Ireland preview: Don’t be fooled, this Six Nations clash is a lot more interesting than it previously looked
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
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Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Simon Easterby focused on present but does not rule himself out of Wales job
WRU appointed Cardiff’s Matt Sherratt as interim head coach after Warren Gatland stepped down
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Ireland’s form puts Simon Easterby on Wales' radar to replace Warren Gatland
Gordon D’Arcy hails ‘resolute’ Ireland; Finlay Bealham back on top of his game; Mayo need a win; Carla Ward looks to unearth new talent
Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby
Ireland interim head coach the ideal replacement for Warren Gatland
Ireland spoilt for choice but major shake-up unlikely for trip to Wales
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
Five things we learned as Ireland go clear of the pack in the Six Nations
Simon Easterby not overly worried about soft scores as France falter with line in sight against England
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