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January 2024
Not a New Start
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
Analysis Second best
How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
saints go marching in
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
Selection
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.
Six Nations Squad
O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.
decisions
Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard
Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.
Analysis Analysis
Why combative Kiwi centre Nankivell is already a Munster fan favourite
The 27-year-old was at the heart of an excellent win in Toulon.
wins
What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games
There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.
Analysis Analysis
How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence
There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.
Dominant
Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot
Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.
Analysis decisions
Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland
Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.
Next Job
The Lions can wait. Farrell has a massive year ahead with Ireland
Reflecting on the World Cup, Farrell said Ireland can’t let games come down to fine margins.
Up and Running
The Lions have their leading man in Farrell but what about Ireland?
Lions tours aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but they remain a big beast in rugby.
full contact
Porter happy to open up to Netflix as he tries to master his craft
The 27-year-old will be part of the upcoming series about the Six Nations.
The Edge
Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking
The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.
The Boss
Four-year deal a statement that IRFU believe Farrell can keep winning
The Ireland head coach’s latest contract could make him the team’s longest-serving boss ever.
Analysis Analysis
Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff
There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.
