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February
February 2024
Four back from long-term injuries and one new call-up as Ireland name first squad of 2024
Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan return, while uncapped Emily Murphy has received her first official call-up.
Doris to reassess self-image after week of challenges, research, and rewards as Ireland captain
‘As Pete comes back in, I want to try to be more of a voice and help him as much as possible.’
'As amazing as rugby is, it still takes away things. It takes you away from family'
James Lowe is nearing the peak of his powers as he balances rugby and fatherhood, but he believes he still has scope for improvement.
Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
Munster escape with victory over Crusaders at Páirc Uà Chaoimh
A missed conversion with the clock red cost the Crusaders a comeback draw on Leeside.
Our player ratings as Ireland blast their way past France in Marseille
Ireland’s locks were totemic as they beat the will out of their French opponents at the Stade Velodrome.
January
January 2024
6 uncapped players who could light up the Six Nations
Gavan Casey chooses six players whose impending test debuts could lead to glittering tournaments for their respective countries.
Ranking the teams ahead of this year's Six Nations
Gavan Casey’s lay of the land ahead of kick-off on Friday.
'I think he's the only guy who's said 'no' to me' - ROG backs Crowley's mindset in Marseille
Ronan O’Gara on Jack Crowley, a ‘freed-up’ France, and Friday night’s Six Nations opener.
'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'
If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
Francis Ngannou is exactly what Anthony Joshua and heavyweight boxing needed
Joshua-Ngannou, the heavyweight picture, and boxing’s future in Saudi Arabia.
