RWC post-mortem: Ireland 'too easy to score against' says defence coach Simon Easterby
The Ireland camp will be in full-on Six Nations mode next week and there'll be little time to reflect on the World Cup exit.
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Ireland happy with full-back options with Simon Zebo not the 'right person' this time, says Simon Easterby
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby is happy with the team's full-back options and said Simon Zebo "wasn’t the right person at this time."
Bernard Jackman: 'Fresh' Andy Farrell can boost Ireland after completing Lions head coach experience
Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell's time away in charge of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia will have numerous positive ramifications for Ireland.
Andy Farrell: Ireland won't suffer while I'm with Lions
Andy Farrell says he has full confidence his Irish team won't suffer while he takes a sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
Six tries scored, but defence the standout for Ireland in hammering of Scots
With just under 15 minutes played at the Stade de France on Saturday Ireland had barely touched the ball, and yet their win against Scotland felt almost inevitable.
Keith Earls joins growing Irish injury list ahead of quarters
Ireland's backline stocks will be tested ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, with Keith Earls now joining the list of injury concerns.
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.
Ireland’s Conan back in full training ahead of Scotland showdown
Ireland back row Jack Conan has started full training with the squad and could be in contention to play against Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture in Paris on Oct 7, assistant coach Simon Easterby has confirmed.