Rugby
January
January 2024
Les Bleus
Life without Dupont and fewer players - France face into Ireland opener
Head coach Fabien Galthié will have to make some adjustments for the Six Nations.
Options
How different could Ireland's Six Nations squad be to the RWC?
Andy Farrell’s group is likely to be familiar as they defend their Grand Slam title.
Freerugby weekly extra
Are some Ireland players suffering from a World Cup hangover?
The Rugby Weekly Extra podcast discussed the psychological challenge of adapting to provincial rugby after France.
Billy Burns
'One good game doesn't make me Ireland's future No 10. I've got to back it up'
Ulster out-half Billy Burns hasn’t given up hope of playing his way back into Andy Farrell’s plans.
Analysis Injury Crisis
Munster's injury list at staggering level after Connacht pile on more misery
Graham Rowntree’s squad has been crippled by injuries.
Room to improve
'We need to be able to execute better' - Leinster rue inaccuracy after Ulster defeat
Derby
Burns masterclass steers Ulster to one-point win over Leinster
Ulster edged a brilliant URC derby 22-21 in Dublin.
Report
Connacht beat Munster but win comes at a cost
Irish coach Andy Farrell will anxiously await news on the extent of an injury picked up by winger Mack Hansen
Last year
2023
bring it on
The key questions facing Andy Farrell as Ireland head into 2024
The Ireland coach has plenty to ponder ahead of the new season.
Selecting Ireland's new captain
The out-half question
Building greater squad depth
festive fun
'I enjoyed a pint or two' - Doris enjoys Christmas break before New Year's Day Ulster showdown
Analysis Blindside
Baird and Ahern take on important roles as athletic hybrids
The Leinster and Munster men have been impressing at blindside flanker.
