For Simon Easterby, a raft of changes is deemed to be manageable to overcome a Welsh side shorn of confidence and belief
The revolution in Irish rugby in the last decade and a half has transformed a squad of also-rans into a side other countries aspire to ape
The revolution in Irish rugby in the last decade and a half has transformed a squad of also-rans into a side other countries aspire to ape
Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for compromise
Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for compromise
From Bod’s hat-trick to Sexton’s drop-goal, no opponent has defined this Irish rugby century quite like France
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have hit him hard
June 10 is the 25th anniversary of the last Ireland team to play in the amateur era, Terry Kingston's side losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final.
For years, Leinster have dominated the age-grade pathway in Ireland and whilst they have offered up another good group of players, it's a different province that has been catching the eye over the last seven weeks.