#Analysis
Aaron Connolly's big night ruined, as Ireland's lack of quality catches up with them
Mick McCarthy said beforehand that he didn’t feel any great sense of belief from those in the pre-match press conference. This 90 minutes showed why, writes David Sneyd.
Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long
Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.
Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points
Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.
2019 the year when Man United-Arsenal jumped the shark
Their tepid match at Old Trafford last night was a stark reminder of how far the two clubs have fallen.
Analysis: How Ireland gave up a 12-3 lead to be shocked by Japan
We take a look at the litany of Irish errors that allowed Japan’s brilliance to flourish.
Analysis: Peerless Conor Murray's box kicking key to Ireland's big win
The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.
Analysis: Van der Flier and tireless captain Best top Ireland's ruck charts
Joe Schmidt’s men were largely efficient with their clearouts and turned over lots of Scottish possession.
Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down
Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.
Analysis: Stunning George Bridge try sums up the brilliance of the All Blacks
The Kiwis won the game in an incredible flurry of world-class transition play.
Will Frank Lampard get the patience he requires at Chelsea?
The Blues face a stiff test against Liverpool this weekend amid an inconsistent start to the season.
Farmers in west, mid-west and midlands 'set to be worst hit by Brexit'
70% of Irish farms are heavily reliant on direct payments, a new analysis has found.
Could Jack Byrne become Ireland's next divisive creative player?
The Shamrock Rovers star impressed in a friendly against Bulgaria on Tuesday.
Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston
It was a debate with few shocks and, when the dust settled, the three frontrunnners had solidified their positions, writes Larry Donnelly.
One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance
James Collins will make his international bow against Bulgaria tonight.
10 seconds that show why Rob Kearney is so important to Schmidt's Ireland
The 33-year-old fullback looks to be in excellent physical condition ahead of the World Cup.
David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team
The Sheffield United striker scored a vital equaliser last night.
The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier
Plus, we assess the omission of Shane Long and how big a gamble it could prove to be.
Why is the government set for a showdown in court over the findings of the PSC report?
The government has said this week it will not be implementing the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner.
FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?
Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.
Analysis: Ireland's clever kicking shows Schmidt is keen for more variety
The Irish scrum-halves didn’t kick a single time during the win over Italy.
Analysis: Barrett and Mo'unga pose dual threat as Boks' kicking crucial
Rassie Erasmus’ side earned a draw in Wellington but have improvements to make.
Analysis: Boks add new layer to scrum attack while Wallabies strike clinically
The All Blacks thought they knew what was coming but Rassie Erasmus’ team changed the picture.
Analysis: Springboks' clever scrum attacks echo Schmidt's plays
Pieter-Steph du Toit made two similar linebreaks in the Boks’ win over the Wallabies.
Even in defeat, TJ Reid gave one of his greatest ever displays yesterday
Kilkenny’s talisman almost dragged his team over the line with a sublime haul of 2-11 against Galway at Nowlan Park.
Despite Spurs' second-half dominance, Liverpool's Champions League triumph felt inevitable
The Reds won Europe’s premier club competition for the sixth time last night.
Leo says it wasn't 'a bad day at the office after all', but swing-gate and co-living did real damage to FG
Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty said there was not one issue that did the damage.
The best Premier League player of the last 7 years bows out with fitting farewell
Eden Hazard confirmed after the Europa League win that he was leaving Chelsea.
'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer
A closer look at how Tipperary boss Liam Sheedy has gotten the best out of mercurial forward John O’Dwyer.
One of football's most incredible weeks has been facilitated by a dying art
A new Premier League record for goals scored in a 38-game season was set on Sunday.
'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse
The former England defender spoke about the abuse she received during her role as a TV analyst this season.
Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block
Sinn Féin has called on the UK and Irish governments to step in and take the reins if the new round of talks fail.
Are Liverpool destined to become one of the few great trophy-less teams?
The Reds are on course to finish the season on 97 points, but may still fall short.
'I thought Keane was brilliant in his analysis and actually tore Neville to bits'
John Giles has also questioned Paul Pogba’s inclusion in the PFA Team of the Season.
Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat
The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.
Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best
Over the course of nine phases, 13 of the 15 players touched the ball.
Pep Guardiola's big gamble costs City after an unforgettable Champions League night
The decision not to play Kevin De Bruyne in the first leg came back to haunt the Etihad outfit.
Man United paying the price for years of behind-the-scenes ineptitude
The Red Devils were outclassed by a far superior Barcelona outfit last night.
How Fulham spent over €100 million and were still relegated with 5 games to spare
Some costly errors in recruitment have led to a dire season for the Cottagers.
Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane
Mayo’s centre-field pair were hugely influential in their Division 1 final defeat of Kerry.
Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing
The Leinster number eight was man of the match against Ulster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
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