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.
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Easterby merits credit for mean Irish defence - Bernard Jackman
Bernard Jackman believes Simon Easterby deserves plenty of plaudits for the role he's played in shaping Ireland's defence on the road to the Grand Slam.
Carbery gets Ireland recall as Sexton cover for Italy
Joey Carbery has been recalled to the Ireland rugby squad for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Italy as cover for out-half Johnny Sexton.
Easterby's strong case for the defence
In what is rightly being regarded as one of Ireland's best ever championship performances, the side missed an incredible 38 tackles in the 32-19 win over France.
Shane Daly reaping rewards from Emerging Ireland experience
It was met with a fair degree of scepticism at the time, but last year's Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa is ageing better than expected.
Simon Easterby's defence a key element for Ireland - Bernard Jackman
Ireland's ability to grind out wins is a crucial takeaway from this month's Autumn Nations Series according to Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney.
Target on Ireland grows bigger after November sweep
Certain statistics can be interpreted a number of different ways, depending on how full or empty your glass is.
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji
As mind games go, Vern Cotter doesn't get top marks for originality.