Andy Farrell insists media are wrong about Ireland's fly-half debate
Head coach Andy Farrell insists the battle to become Ireland’s first-choice fly-half is not simply a two-horse race between Sam …
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Mack Hansen: 'I know there’s a lot of chat about me not being born here'
Mack Hansen insisted Ireland “feels like home” after scoring a first-half hat-trick in a record 46-19 win over his native Aust…
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What Jack Conan makes of the current Bok side
Back-rower Jack Conan believes Ireland’s record win over Australia is a “brilliant launchpad” for a shot at toppling back-to…
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Schmidt: 'Mack was probably the standout Australian player on the field'
Joe Schmidt concedes that unfortunately for the Wallabies, "the standout Australian player" from Saturday's defeat to Ireland.
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Schmidt on Ireland loss: ‘Relatively confident that we could get back’
When Fraser McReight crashed over for a try just before half-time, the Wallabies maintained the belief they could challenge Irelan…
‘We’re better than that’: Harry Wilson’s take on Wallabies’ Ireland loss
Harry Wilson spoke candidly after the Wallabies’ “hugely disappointing” 46-19 defeat to Ireland in the Quilter Nations Serie…
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Mack Hansen runs riot as Ireland put record score on Wallabies
Canberra-born Hansen celebrated his return from a foot injury by crossing three times in the opening 28 minutes.
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Australia-born fullback Mack Hansen received Player of the Match honours after starring in Ireland’s 46-19 Quilter Nations Serie…
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International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland player ratings: Ireland showed that there's still plenty of bite left in the old dog yet, looking every bit the better sid…
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Steve Borthwick implies England should have beaten All Blacks by more
George Ford was acclaimed by head coach Steve Borthwick after England’s matchwinner sent New Zealand crashing to a 33-19 defeat …
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Wallabies add 'spice' to Aviva recipe as Harry Wilson outlines standards
Harry Wilson promises his struggling Wallabies will "empty the tank", imbuing their game with both "more spice" and better discipl…
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Ireland look to Caelan Doris for big fix as former captain chides 'hysterical' fans
Andy Farrell is planning for all eventualities which means a few of his trusted lieutenants are wondering if their time is up
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Straight-talking Ireland boss Andy Farrell will never change
Farrell has made nine alterations to his starting XV from last week's 41-10 win over Japan.
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Why Mack Hansen has 'bit between his teeth' for third Wallabies encounter
After being sunk by tries from Italy's Australian-fashioned flyers last weekend, the Wallabies now face more jeopardy from an Irel…
'He’s proved, not just to us, but to everyone else that he’s up for this'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says Mack Hansen has “trained the house down” to prove he is ready and able to deputise at full-back…
Rassie Erasmus names the Springbok who 'might struggle' against Italy
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed he is "saving" tighthead prop Thomas du Toit for their encounter with Ireland …
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Prendergast given Ireland 10 shirt as Lion returns in unfamiliar role
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for Ireland on Saturday when they welcome Australia to the Aviva Stadium.
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Wallabies receive timely boost as Schmidt rings changes for Ireland
Australia have welcomed Len Ikitau back into their starting XV for their contest with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.
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'Forget the quarter-final hoodoo - Ireland's victories and history are what really counts'
Ireland have never made a World Cup semi-final, but to suggest they are not one of the most accomplished sides of the 21st century…
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‘I’m not a big centre’: Len Ikitau’s take on Ireland’s midfield
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau isn’t shying away from the challenge that awaits against Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
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Ireland boosted by returning Lion to offer options in threadbare area
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Stuart McCloskey are on track to feature in Saturday’s showdown with Australia after taking part in…
'Wins over Lions and Boks feel a lifetime ago for Australia after capitulation to Italy'
Inviting teams back into games in the way Australia have is a recipe for disaster as they prepare to tackle Ireland and France.
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Wallabies great’s bold tip before ‘interesting’ Ireland clash
Wallabies great James Slipper has forecast a shock Quilter Nations Series upset ahead of this weekend’s Tests.
Jamie Osborne out, 2 other Irish Lions stars fighting to prove fitness
Ireland’s Jamie Osborne has been ruled out of Saturday’s Autumn international against Australia in Dublin after sustaining a s…
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'Why should we be worried about Ireland now?'
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has dismissed Ireland's chances of beating South Africa later this month, describing t…
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Andy Farrell confronts Ireland decline chat with brutal honesty
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is braced for a “hell of a Test match” ahead of another showdown with Joe Schmidt’s Australi…
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Tony Johnson: 'Most significant performance of McKenzie's career'
Current Sky Sports commentator Tony Johnson, who called the game on Sunday morning, was full of praise for the 72-Test veteran, wh…
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Updated world rankings show big divide ahead of Rugby World Cup draw
It will now take something special from the sides outside of the top six in the rankings to break into Band 1 for the Rugby World …
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International
Opinion
Ireland XV player ratings vs Spain | Leganés 2025
A slick and ruthless Ireland XV put Spain to the sword in Leganés, leading 42-10 at half-time before wrapping things up 61-24 off…
'I was very close to going abroad' - Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell was determined to seize the opportunity of a long-awaited Ireland debut after almost closing the door on a potential i…
‘Look, of course I’m bothered but I’m not worried about it’
Andy Farrell says he is “bothered but not worried” about Ireland’s continued struggles at the lineout, insisting his side wi…
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'It doesn’t look good, poor lad' - Injury mars Ireland win over Japan
Ireland’s 41-10 win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium came at a cost, with head coach Andy Farrell confirming that full-back Jamie…
Misfiring Ireland eventually pile points on Eddie Jones' Japan
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dubli…
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International
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Japan player ratings: Eddie Jones’ Japan produced their most competitive display since his return as head coach, making Ireland …
International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland player ratings: In a game that felt very much like the disjointed Ireland of yesteryear, Andy Farrell's men endured a stru…
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Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
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