Simon Easterby to lead Emerging Ireland on South African tour
The IRFU have confirmed Simon Easterby will lead an Emerging Ireland squad for a three-match South African tour this autumn.
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Ringrose: Improving All Blacks will ask even more questions
The talk this week will be how much can Ireland improve in order to try and land a first win on New Zealand soil, but Garry Ringrose is well aware that, ominously, the hosts can also perform better in Dunedin.
O'Connell frustrated and disappointed by Ireland defeat to All Blacks
Paul O'Connell admitted that Saturday’s comprehensive 42-19 defeat to New Zealand was both frustrating and disappointing.
The heat is on in Marseille ahead of Leinster's big day
There's more than a hint of irony that the first thing the Leinster fans saw as they walked through the doors of Shannon Airport was the sight of three of Munster's finest.
'He was a warrior' - Van Graan in awe of Munster's leader O'Mahony
It probably wasn't in doubt, but in the last two European games, Peter O'Mahony has nailed himself down alongside the greatest to have worn Munster red.
Andy Farrell: Ireland will be motivated by past failures in Triple Crown bid
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes tales of past failures focus minds as his players bid to create their own piece of history.
Paul O’Connell: Ireland must be prepared for a ‘big performance’ from England
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell fears Guinness Six Nations title rivals England are “on the verge of a big performance”.
O'Connell wants Irish to respond to 'hostile' Twickenham
Ireland will have to learn by doing when they face England and there's little that can prepare them for the cacophony of noise when the home side hit a purple patch, says Paul O’Connell.