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Ireland reconvene tomorrow for a two-day camp as they turn their focus towards the visit of Wales on Friday week.
They'll train against the Ireland U20s on Thursday before breaking up again for a couple of nights: the42.ie/6966359
How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable.
Enjoyed putting this piece about Stuart McCloskey together:
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Tadhg Beirne loving that choke tackle turnover.
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Here's a deep dive on the 10-minute blitz when Ireland shredded England with three tries.
This was one of the most ruthless performances of the entire Andy Farrell era: the42.ie/6964738
"The potential in the squad is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months."
Andy Farrell's take on a delightful weekend for Irish rugby in England: the42.ie/6962602
Big round of applause for the Ireland team after boarding flight from London back to Dublin.
Pilot congratulates Andy Farrell and his players on the win in Twickenham.
Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby: the42.ie/6964042
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Another masterclass in midfield play from Stuart McCloskey today.
Ireland's top carrier with 15, among the top tacklers. Deft passes throughout and his offloading has become a game-changer for Ireland.
And that track-back tackle on Marcus Smith!
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham: the42.ie/6963735
21.02.2026 16:17 β π 48 π 2 π¬ 2 π 1Plenty of Irish here!
21.02.2026 14:09 β π 14 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Stockdale, Byrne, Doak, Farrell, Murray, Milne, Clarkson, and Stewart are the extra players here for warm up with the Ireland 23.
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Confirmed: Jack Conan ruled out for Ireland due to illness.
Cian Prendergast comes onto the bench.
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21.02.2026 11:38 β π 10 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0London calling!
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Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?
A piece on this ever-important part of the game: the42.ie/6959952
Jack Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England: the42.ie/6960882t
18.02.2026 19:05 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1Here's Johnny Sexton on coaching, Jack Crowley's challenge, and Ireland's place-kicking: the42.ie/6959955
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Edwin Edogbo is doing well in Ireland camp despite the disgusting online racist abuse following his debut.
Ireland have also welcomed Bundee Aki back into training this week: the42.ie/6959813t
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are trying to learn from criticism of previous World Cup cycles when they relied too heavily on just one out-half [him].
He says Ireland want to get more game time into Prendergast, Crowley, Frawley, and Byrne at 10.
More here: the42.ie/6959672t
"As good a try as we've ever scored" - Robert Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland.
They made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score:
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Andy Farrell has slammed "keyboard warriors" for criticism and abuse of Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley.
The angry Ireland boss said people need to "cop on and help these kids."
More here: the42.ie/6957973
Thought Stuart McCloskey was the best player on the pitch in Dublin.
Class assists for Osborne and Baloucoune. Big turnover on Marin just before HT.
Also relentless work in the carry and tackle throughout, as well as slick passing.
Ireland's best player at the moment.
SA Rugby has created a new U23 Cup.
The four South African URC sides - Lions, Bulls, Stormers, Sharks - will play from March to May.
U20 Cup - Lions, Bulls, Sharks, Cheetahs, Western Province, Leopards - runs from May to October.
There will still be U21 Shield from Aug to Oct.
Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends: the42.ie/6954953
13.02.2026 09:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Here's Andy Farrell on Ireland's selection for Italy, the doors left open in Paris, Six Nations debutants, and intent: the42.ie/6955189t
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6 personnel changes for Ireland against Italy.
Izuchukwu, Baloucoune, Casey, Ryan, Conan, and Lowe start.
Doris to 7.
Edogbo set for debut off bench.
O'Toole covers LH, Furlong returns.
Van der Flier, Stockdale, O'Brien, Cian Prendergast, Milne, and Bealham drop from 23.
Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy: the42.ie/6953975t
11.02.2026 18:36 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites: the42.ie/6945532
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France confirm their team to face Ireland, and it's along expected lines.
Aldegheri at tighthead, Guillard starts ahead of Meafou, Atissogbe gets a big chance on the right wing.
6/2 bench.