Eileen Gleeson: Players are entitled to their opinions
Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson has said players are "entitled to their opinions" after Diane Caldwell's explosive criticism of Vera Pauw.
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Irish researchers partner with the Premier League to advance research in coach development
The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics and Dublin City University (DCU) School of Health and Human Performance have announced a new partnership with the Premier League, offering to advance its research into academy coach development.
Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await
You won't get far against South Africa without a lineout, and the fear in recent months was that Ireland were struggling to get that setpiece going.
Rassie Erasmus, the Bok coaching guru who divides opinion: 'I'm a quiet, uncomplicated person'
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as "a quiet, uncomplicated person" and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
Two areas likely to seal Ireland's fate against South Africa
A resounding win over Tonga will have pleased Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, but heading into Saturday's crunch match with South Africa, two areas will need close attention; the penalty count and the breakdown.
Irish opportunity knocks as Liam Scales faces Champions League 'acid test' with Celtic
A first Republic of Ireland cap will be on the horizon for Liam Scales if the Celtic defender can hit the ground running in the Champions League, according to ex-Drogheda and Dundee United centre-back Graham Gartland.
'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus
World-ranked number one Ireland have won the last two, and four of the last six games against South Africa, but that record doesn't stop the Springboks being made slight favourites for Saturday night’s Paris blockbuster.