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As recently as the Springboks game in November, there weren't any Ulster players in Ireland's matchday 23.

The strong Ulster representation in the squad to face Wales on Friday is a good news story for Irish rugby: the42.ie/6974997t

Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher come into the Ireland team to face Wales.

Nathan Doak to make his debut off the bench, which also includes Tom Stewart, Michael Milne and Tom Farrell.

The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.

The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up: the42.ie/6972576

Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales The likes of Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher have been pushing for starts.

Ireland set to make a handful of changes for the Wales clash on Friday.

Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher set for starts. Tom O'Toole in line for loosehead spot, Jacob Stockdale could get nod on the wing.

More here: the42.ie/6973161t

From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph | Six Nations 2026 midpoint review Murray Kinsella analyses Ireland’s 2026 Six Nations after the first three rounds of matches: how Andy Farrell’s side bounced back from their Paris nightmare to set themselves up for a shot at silverwa...

How did Ireland go from the doom and gloom of Paris to the joy of Twickenham?

With a Triple Crown now up for grabs, it was great fun putting this interactive analysis together with the team @the42.ie

Have a look here: analysis.the42.ie/six-nations-...

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Osborne shines at 15 The 24-year-old Naas man is enjoying his run at fullback in the Six Nations.

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Jamie Osborne shines at 15 for Ireland: the42.ie/6972113

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Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.

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 33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.

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.

This was one of the most lethal displays of the Andy Farrell era Ireland scored three tries in a blistering 10-minute blitz of England at Twickenham.

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 is huge. We want to be at our best in 18 months' The Ireland head coach flew home from London a happy man.

"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 The Irish display showed why Andy Farrell’s men are excited about the journey they’re on.

Yesterday in Twickenham was one of the great ones for Irish rugby: the42.ie/6964042

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 The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.

Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham: the42.ie/6963735

Plenty of Irish here!

Stockdale, Byrne, Doak, Farrell, Murray, Milne, Clarkson, and Stewart are the extra players here for warm up with the Ireland 23.

Confirmed: Jack Conan ruled out for Ireland due to illness.

Cian Prendergast comes onto the bench.

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London calling!

Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it? Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.

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

Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.

Here's Johnny Sexton on coaching, Jack Crowley's challenge, and Ireland's place-kicking: the42.ie/6959955

'It's not right' - Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse Meanwhile, Bundee Aki has returned to Ireland camp despite still being banned.

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

'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys' Johnny Sexton said Ireland want to give Crowley, Prendergast, Frawley, and Byrne chances.

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' - Baloucoune's beauty for Ireland Ireland made 31 passes in 79 seconds for a wonderful eight-phase score.

"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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'The keyboard warriors need to cop on and help these kids' - Farrell The Ireland boss slammed the criticism and abuse of Prendergast and Crowley.

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.