Jackman: Ireland still need to find more squad depth
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman believes that Saturday's Six Nations loss to France demonstrated that Ireland still need to deepen their squad ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
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Boss Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be ‘in mix towards end’ of Six Nations
Andy Farrell is convinced Ireland will remain in title contention for the duration of the Guinness Six Nations on the evidence of Saturday’s engrossing defeat to France.
Return of full URC card a chance for Andy Farrell's fringe players to make an impression
For the second year in a row, the layout of the Guinness Six Nations fixtures has served Ireland well.
Leinster wait and see with Lowe but Kiwi showing great 'body language'
James Lowe won't lack for motivation to return for Leinster and Ireland as soon as possible, according to Robin McBryde.
Six Nations: Was Ireland's defeat in Paris a moral victory or a missed opportunity?
As soon as the final whistle sounded in the Stade de France, Ireland fans began the debate on where to place the defeat.
IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Jackman: Losing bonus point could prove crucial
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says the losing bonus point Ireland claimed in Paris could yet prove crucial in the final analysis and reckons this may have been factored into the team's thinking when they took the contentious decision to take three points rather kick for the corner when trailing by six late in the game.
Jamison Gibson-Park believes there is ‘still hope’ for Ireland in Six Nations
Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park insists Ireland have not given up hope of the Guinness Six Nations title but concedes “serious teams win big away games” following a damaging defeat in France.