Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Tadhg Beirne
Gordon D’Arcy: Time for Lions and Wallabies to leave the ‘meh’ behind and make some real magic
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Lions 48 AUNZ Invitational XV 0 as it happened: Impressive seven tries for tourists with Van der Merwe hat-trick
Follow all the action in the final warm-up game before first Australia Test next week
Matt Williams: Owen Farrell could prove a clever pick for the Lions
Australia must try something abominable against Andy Farrell’s team
Conor Murray: With Jamison Gibson-Park pulling the strings, the Lions will look like Ireland in red jerseys
Our new columnist writes that the Leinster scrumhalf invariably makes right decision in possession
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series
Hugo Keenan gets chance to stake his claim at fullback against AUNZ Invitational XV
Lions coach Andy Farrell still tinkering with player combinations ahead of first Test
British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
Lions roll on to Sydney where a Waratahs upset seems unlikely
Tadhg Beirne to captain the Lions against a struggling Waratahs side
Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match
Eight Ireland players - six from Leinster - will start the first match of the Lions Tour
Lions v Argentina player ratings: Bundee Aki shows his strength, Fin Smith has a shaky start
Frustrated Lions make lots of errors in disjointed performance against Argentina
‘We’re talking about the best of the best’: Tadhg Beirne up for the challenge of being a Lion
Irish forward believes his game has evolved since he last played with the Lions
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton win RPI Players’ Player of the Year awards
Munster captain Beirne said award ‘more meaningful’ as it is chosen by fellow rugby professionals
Munster v Benetton preview: Irish province are ever the drama kings as they take Champions Cup hopes down to the wire
Musgrave Park hosts winner-takes-all shoot-out for a place in URC playoffs and next season’s Cup
‘Incredibly frustrated’ Munster turn attention to crunch URC clash
Tadhg Beirne admits lineout problems cost side dearly in Bordeaux
Munster keen to back up tight victory over La Rochelle with further success
Captain Tadhg Beirne clear on one thing: epic victory will not matter unless win achieved against Bordeaux Bègles
Mike Prendergast ‘parks’ disappointment at missing out on top job in Munster
Attack coach looking forward to pitting his wits against good friend Ronan O’Gara in Last 16 tie in La Rochelle
Historic Connacht-Munster clash could prove to be a classic
Big-name players and a bumper crowd in store as Castlebar hosts critical URC showdown
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale Park
Alan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South Africa
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
James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'
The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale
Simon Easterby defends Beirne and Porter as French criticism prompts abuse
‘These things happen. No player goes out to intentionally injure another player’
Andrew Porter: ‘Fabien Galthié can say what he wants, I’ve done nothing wrong. I sleep well at night’
The Irish prop has hit back after the France coach referred him and Tadhg Beirne to the citing commissioner due to Antoine Dupont’s injury
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensions
Beirne’s contract is through the 2027 World Cup in Australia and beyond in the case of Ringrose
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
Determined Ireland begin title defence with statement win over England
Side’s attack finds groove of Autumn Series, showcasing high-tempo, ball-in-hand game
Tadhg Beirne embracing ‘great rivalry’ as he prepares for England test
Versatile forward expecting another abrasive battle with formidably physical English XV
Diarmuid Kilgallen to play his first URC game for Munster as they take on Dragons
Munster without Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony who are with the Ireland squad in Portugal
Munster put it up to Northampton but the damage had already been done
Province ended the Champions Cup pool stages with a 34-32 away loss to the Northampton Saints
Castres 16 Munster 14 as it happened: Champions Cup
Munster lose in Stade Pierre-Fabre in big blow to their chances in the competition
Tadhg Beirne says Graham Rowntree’s departure came as a surprise to Munster players
Munster captain says: ‘We can’t thank Graham enough for everything he has done for the club’
Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Andy Farrell is set to name strong side
Finlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absences
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