David Humphreys: We have to ensure the provinces close the gap to Leinster
It's just short of a year since David Humphreys got his feet settled under the desk at the IRFU.
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Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town
Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.
Ireland 'hopeful' Tadhg Furlong will feature in Six Nations
Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.
England boosted by Alex Mitchell's return to fitness ahead of Ireland clash
England's prospects of causing an upset against Ireland have improved after Alex Mitchell was cleared to take part in the Guinness Six Nations opener in Dublin.
James Ryan: 'Irish teams are at their very best when we're on the edge'
James Ryan believes Ireland can't afford to lose their edge in their bid to clean up their discipline.
Garry Ringrose targets fast start with England coming to town
Twelve months ago, there was a fear in the air that Ireland would struggle to shake off their World Cup hangover as they prepared to travel to Marseille for their Guinness Six Nations opener away to France.
Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Jack Aungier joins Ireland squad in Portugal ahead of Six Nations opener
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury, with the Leinster tighthead replaced in the squad by Connacht’s Jack Aungier.
'It struck a chord with a lot of people' - Open book Andrew Porter happy to show the human side of rugby
For the third year in a row, Ireland are building up towards a Guinness Six Nations championship with a warm-weather training camp in Portugal.