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The Flight now landed has the Ireland squad for games with Australia, Japan and All Blacks
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Exciting to have a competition and we want to be at the business end come November
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The Big Rugby Read: Toulon spent almost a decade thrashing Irish provinces - won three Champions Cup
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"I made a carry early on, Smith came out off the line and almost cut me in half. They were trying to kill us. I think that was their game plan."
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The new Ireland lock whose name everyone is pronouncing wrong
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He is the first-ever Roscommon man in 152 years to be capped at Four/Five/Six Nations level
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Bundee Aki returns as Paul O'Connell insists week's rest will have done Ireland good
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"He trained with the bibs today, he was good with them"
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No more Mr Nice Guy as Andy Farrell is set to change the guard
Andy Farrell
"We want to be our best in 18 months' time...".
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Ireland look World-Class… But are they too old to win a World Cup in 2027?
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Six starters over 33, a few young prospects — the numbers tell an uncomfortable story
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Ireland star puts improvements in defence down to Paul O'Connell, John Fogarty and, at club level, Robin McBryde
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"Paulie would take a big interest in your whole game. He's not just the lineout coach, he'd be picking off different clips that you're doing in the game from the ruck or tackling or carrying, and he'd be I critiquing you on that.
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Ireland v New Zealand TV channel information and kick-off time for Chicago clash
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Ireland face the All Blacks at Soldier Field in the first of their Autumn Internationals
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The punch that shook Irish Rugby – victim finally breaks silence
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Inside the incident that left a young rugby star out cold and shocked teammates.
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There is Only One F in Foley: All Hail to the Chief Clayton McMillan for Round One
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Munster's physicality, the effectiveness, the commitment to stopping the opposition was immense.
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Conor Murray recalls fashion faux pas that left Ronan O'Gara and Paul O'Connell disgusted
Conor Murray
The scrum-half was made to earn his stripes before he was allowed to look flashy on the field.
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Ireland's summer tour leaves fans wondering 'what was the point?'
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Ireland cruised to victory in matches against Georgia and Portugal.
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Ireland combined player ratings from summer clashes with Georgia and Portugal
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This may be a trip referenced for a long time to come
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Paul O'Connell hails Irish mentality after Portugal drubbing
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Ireland had far too much in the tank and put Portugal to the sword on Saturday.
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What time and TV channel is Ireland vs Portugal in international rugby action?
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"Portugal are another impressive emerging side who look to play an exciting brand of rugby. We know that we’re in for another battle hopefully in front of another big crowd of travelling supporters."
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Skipper Craig Casey looking for fast start against Portugal in Lisbon
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Ireland have three new caps in the starting line-up, Connacht winger Shayne Bolton, Connacht centre Hugh Gavin and Munster flanker Alex Kendellen.
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Shocking Ireland rugby secret revealed: Coach tells of Portugal beating Ireland in pre-2023 Rugby World Cup encounter
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"The first team that played against us gave us plenty of trouble. They, I would say on that day, probably beat us in the training session. They did. We thought they were excellent."
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Jack Crowley gets the nod as Paul O'Connell names Ireland team to start against Portugal
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Craig Casey retains his captaincy while Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton are in line for their first caps.
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The Ireland rugby stars who impressed in win over Georgia
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Tommy O'Brien's was a dream debut, scoring twice in the opening eight minutes helping Ireland race into a 14-0 lead
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Paul O'Connell praises makeshift Ireland team after Georgia win: 'I'm very happy'
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Ireland ran in four tries in Tbilisi to claim a 34-5 victory over Georgia in the absence of head coach Andy Farrell and a number of regulars due to British and Irish Lions commitments
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Georgia 5-34 Ireland, recap and result from International Rugby action
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Paul O'Connell took charge of Ireland at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
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What time and TV channel is Georgia vs Ireland on today?
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Did you know? There are six Top 14 players and three PROD2 players in the starting Georgia side
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Skipper Craig Casey highlights real danger in Georgia as Ireland call in half-a-dozen debutants to matchday squad
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Fast improving Georgia hav already passed out Wales in the World Rankings
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Paul O'Connell warns things will be far from 'perfect' against Georgia as team named
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Paul O'Connell warns things will be far from 'perfect' against Georgia
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