Bakkies or O'Connell? There's no doubting where Jean Kleyn's Bok loyalties lie
To anyone doubting where Jean Kleyn's loyalties lie, just ask him to pick between Bakkies Botha and Paul O'Connell.
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81 days and counting - Ireland's Rugby World Cup camp begins
It may still be a little under three months away, but for Ireland the preparation for the Rugby World Cup has officially begun.
Andy Farrell’s side have claim to be Ireland’s greatest ever – Tommy Bowe
Former Test star Tommy Bowe believes Andy Farrell’s Grand Slam champions are on a “whole different level” to previous Ireland teams and could already claim to be the country’s greatest ever.
Paul O'Connell: We can't be 'sometimes players' in the next two weeks
Paul O'Connell says he doesn't expect Ireland's squad to be "cramming", as they prepare to test their Grand Slam credentials against Scotland and England in the coming weeks.
Ireland optimistic over Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey and James Lowe
Ringrose withdrew on the eve of Saturday’s 34-20 Guinness Six Nations success over Italy due to a minor calf injury, while fellow centre McCloskey and wing Lowe sustained similar issues in Rome.
O'Connell allays fears over Lowe and Ringrose fitness
James Lowe and Garry Ringrose both sat out Ireland's open training session with the U20 squad at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon, but coach Paul O'Connell says he's confident both will be available for selection in next week's Guinness Six Nations trip to Scotland.
Farrell praises "outstanding" Irish pack after win against Springboks
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell praised his "outstanding" pack for emerging from one of the toughest tests in world rugby against the always physical Springboks with a 19-16 victory that added to the top-ranked team's growing momentum.
Kyriacou wants Muster pack to rediscover 'fear factor'
Andi Kyriacou only spent one season at Munster as a player, but it made a lasting impact.