Paul O'Connell and Ireland enjoy calm away from eye of storm
If Simon Easterby and his management team wanted any justification for a Guinness Six Nations warm-weather training camp in Portugal, then this week certainly is their perfect example.
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Ireland thrash Portugal 106-7 to break rugby records
Rampant Ireland ran in 16 tries as they crushed tier-2 Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon on Saturday, the biggest victory in their 150-year history and also their first time beyond 100 points.
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton set for Ireland debuts against Portugal
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton will make Ireland debuts in Saturday evening’s match against Portugal.
Tommy O'Brien and Darragh Murray to make Ireland debuts against Georgia
Leinster's Tommy O'Brien and Connacht's Darragh Murray are set to make their debuts for Ireland as Paul O'Connell named his starting 15 to take on Georgia on Saturday.
Paul O'Connell wary of 'unstructured' France as Six Nations title showdown looms
France's "unstructured game" will be the biggest threat to Ireland when the sides meet in a Guinness Six Nations showdown on Saturday week, according to Paul O'Connell.
Caelan Doris is ‘in with a shout’ of returning from injury against France
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is “in with a shout” of facing France in next weekend’s pivotal Guinness Six Nations showdown.
Johnny Sexton adding 'bigger picture' perspective to Ireland
Johnny Sexton's presence in the Ireland camp is benefitting the coaches as well as the players, according to Simon Easterby.
Paul O'Connell dismisses Leinster favouritism in Ireland squad selection
Paul O'Connell says he understands the frustrations of some supporters that Ireland’s squad is too heavily populated by Leinster players, but insists that he and the Ireland management will never pick a player based on who they play for.