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The 'Paris punishments' continue as smouldering Andy Farrell makes changes for Wales
Ireland rugby union team
Clearly, there are precious few from the France game who's ego hasn't been dented or who haven't been chastened
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Alternative Ulster - Five northern stars to start for Ireland against Wales on Friday night
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Andy Farrell swings the pendulum north, reflecting their recent form under the Richie Murphy/Mark Sexton ticket
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Ireland out-half ruled out of Wales games with concussion
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Bundee Aki, Jimmy O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw return to squad
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Ex-Ireland star has harsh words for Sam Prendergast but offers hope for the future
Sam Prendergast
The Leinster out-half is going through a tough period in his career, but a former Ireland star believes fans shouldn't give up hope on the youngster just yet.
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Ireland 42-21 England recap and result as Ireland roll back the years at Twickenham
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An incredible performance and win for Ireland at Twickenham this afternoon.
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There are two players, admits Andy Farrell, he did not plan to have in his Ireland team v England
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"We've not just seen that with Jack, but we've seen that with somebody as experienced as James Ryan."
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Exclusive: Barry Everitt tells what is like to be in a big queue for the Ireland no10 shirt
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He should know - his 2000-10 decade saw him understudying Humphreys/O'Gara before understudying O'Gara/Sexton
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Andy Farrell explains Ireland team selection for Twickenham test as Jack Crowley handed No.10 jersey
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There is a clear decision made at 10 but, aside from the return of Jamison Gibson-Park, there was a clear decision not to juggle with the rest of the backs
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Ireland squad announcement recap as Andy Farrell drops Sam Prendergast for England clash
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Jack Crowley starts at 10, with Sam Prendergast dropped from the squad.
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Jack Crowley edges ahead of Sam Prendergast for Twickenham, Harry Byrne and Ciaran Frawley in mix for bench
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"All four are very good, they’ve all got their different strengths. As coaches I think we are trying to ensure we have many options heading to a World Cup"
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Edwin Edogbo racist abuse 'marred a special day' for him and his family says Ireland legend
Johnny Sexton
Sexton was clear in his condemnation of what he called 'horrible' abuse directed at the rising Munster and Ireland star
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Andy Farrell blasts 'keyboard warriors' online negativity over no.10 shirt
Six Nations
"People need to ask themselves, really, sometimes, ‘Are we Irish?’ Do we want people to do well or not?"
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Ireland 20-13 Italy recap and result from the Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium
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Ireland scraped over the line to pick up the much needed victory.
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Ireland team to face Italy in Six Nations shows SIX changes as Andy Farrell remodels side
Six Nations
There are significant changes to both the forwards and the backs following the Head Coach's fury over lack of 'commitment' and 'grunt' in Paris
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Ireland team announcement updates as Andy Farrell rings the changes for Italian clash
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The Ireland boss will be looking for a major response after last week’s disappointing Six Nations defeat in Paris
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Jack Conan's 'grunt' is a must on the team sheet for Italy
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It is doesn't matter whether it is at no6 or no8, Caelan Doris can switch to no7 or no6 - writes One F in Foley
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Ronan O'Gara explains three things to Ireland players and fans about the loss in Paris
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Ronan O'Gara was at the Stade de France to witness Ireland's Six Nations defeat
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Alan Quinlan admits brutal reality for Ireland after France loss
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The former Munster and Ireland star believes fans need to face the facts: We simply don't have the players to compete with France right now.
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Ireland 14-36 France recap and result from Six Nations defeat in Paris
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Ireland 14-36 France
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France vs Ireland: Andy Farrell risking a step back to get two steps forward?
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Each of those coming in having a good case for inclusion yet conventional wisdom suggests changing as little as possible before a Stade de France game
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Brothers in Arms looking to post a notable family double at Stade de France
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They are provincial rivals split between Leinster Connacht but the chance to come together for Ireland is a welcome one
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Andy Farrell's selection logic for Paris is undeniable yet the cumulative effect of the changes is unquantifiable
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Let's just say none of Warren Gatland, Eddie O'Sullivan, Declan Kidney or Joe Schmidt would have made so many changes for Paris in the one gulp.
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Andy Farrell names his team to play France in Six Nations opener
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Sam Prendergast to start at out-half with Jack Crowley on the bench
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Ireland's path to Six Nations glory starts in Paris and only gets tougher
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Despite the focus on injuries, Andy Farrell has a surprising twelve of his 'first-choice' players ready to rumble
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