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Ulster star Jacob Stockdale makes it a trophy treble with Irish Young Player of the Year award
Ulster's Jacob Stockdale last night won the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year honour at the Zurich Irish Rugby Awards.
Young player accolade for Ulster's Stockdale
Ulster star Jacob Stockdale has added yet another award to his already impressive CV after he was last night named the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year at the Zurich Irish Rugby Awards in Dublin.
England star Sam Jones retires after nightmare injury suffered during judo training session with team-mate Itoje
England's Sam Jones has been forced to retire from rugby aged 26.
Superb Jacob Stockdale is in seventh heaven after Six Nations triumph
The season of Jacob Stockdale continued yesterday as the Ulster wing was named as the NatWest Six Nations Player of the Championship, even if the man of the moment voted for another of his winning team-mates.
Ireland Grand Slam can inspire Ulster: Stockdale
Fresh from being awarded the Six Nations Player of the Tournament, Jacob Stockdale is relishing the chance to get back into Ulster colours this afternoon.
Ireland and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale named player of Six Nations championship
Ulster's Jacob Stockdale has been named player of the Six Nations championship.
Ireland must power on towards more glory, says Declan Kidney
Declan Kidney has warned Ireland against any complacency ahead of their three-Test tour of Australia this summer.
Comment: Don't be surprised if Schmidt opts to axe Rory Best as Ireland captain
As Ireland wallowed in the top table acclaim of their third Grand Slam last Saturday evening, one of my journalistic friends of an Ulster hue decided that it was the appropriate time to keep the good news agenda flowing.
Furlong and Healy pivotal as scrum dominance proved key in sealing Grand Slam
England arrived at Twickenham on Saturday looking to bully Ireland up front, but those days are long gone. With a pack as destructive as the eight Joe Schmidt has moulded, it was the visitors who turned the tables on the 2017 Six Nations champions.
Grand Slam captain Rory Best signs new Ireland contract
Rory Best has signed a new contract with the IRFU until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Six Nations review: Ireland's players ranked and rated after historic Grand Slam campaign
When he gets around to it, this will be the most enjoyable post-tournament review Joe Schmidt will have carried out in his five seasons as Ireland coach.
Aki at the centre of Irish crowning glory in spite of constant midfield upheaval
One by one the centres dropped like flies, and while Bundee Aki would eventually succumb to the same fate in the second half at Twickenham, the Connacht man was the glue that kept Ireland's midfield together across their Grand Slam success.
Six Nations: How the Ireland players rated during Grand Slam success over England
It was up there with the greatest days in Irish Rugby history - but how did the individuals fare during the 24-15 win at Twickenham?
Grand Slam is just beginning for amazing Ireland, says Schmidt
As the Grand Slam winners lapped up the adulation from the impressive number of Irish fans who had, by hook or by crook, found their way to Twickenham on Saturday, one man was conspicuous by his absence.
Schmidt's the Special One in Ireland's best team ever as the Slam dream comes true
Wasn't it ELO, back in the Eighties, who had that magical hit 'Hold on tight (to your dream)'? I know I can't speak for the massive - and I mean massive - proportion of the 82,000-plus capacity attendance clad in green in Twickenham on Saturday, but when the clock entered the final quarter with Ireland uncomfortably in front, each and every time I looked to register the passing minutes on the giant screen I, like every other Irish fan, was holding on tight to that dream and those lyrics reverberated in my head.
Sky's the limit and I'm determined to improve, vows Stockdale after Grand Slam success
A record breaker, a Grand Slam winner and a history maker, Jacob Stockdale knows that for both him and Ireland, the sky is the limit.
Why Ireland's Grand Slam glory is simply the Best for me: Rory
An overwhelmed Rory Best admitted that leading Ireland to the Grand Slam on Saturday was the finest moment of his stellar career.
Derry model Joanna toasts Ireland's win with Conor Murray
Irish rugby star Conor Murray has gone public with his Derry girlfriend Joanna Cooper after several months of dating.
Families' joy as Ireland's Grand Slam heroes celebrate historic win over England
Ecstatic Ireland rugby families and fans shared their joy yesterday at the team's historic triumph in the Six Nations.
All Blacks coach Hansen rules out England move after World Cup
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has ruled out the possibility of succeeding Eddie Jones as England boss.
Faletau is confident over Wales' future
Taulupe Faletau believes there is "definitely more to come" from Wales after they secured the runners-up spot in this season's NatWest 6 Nations Championship.
Laidlaw blocks out noise for win
Greig Laidlaw admits he had to turn a deaf ear to the Italian tannoy blast to ensure Scotland's NatWest 6 Nations did not end on a sour note.
Patient Sexton deserves place among the greats
He comes to us ceremonially late, the drill-sergeant behind this march on the English temple. Jonathan Sexton in the mixed-zone.
Ringrose hails 'Mayor of Wexford' as Furlong defies logic with his power in Ireland's historic Grand Slam triumph
Tadhg Furlong "defies logic" with his all-court brand of power play and finesse, according to Garry Ringrose.
Snow cancels Ireland's Grand Slam heroes' welcome in Dublin's Aviva Stadium
Ireland's Aviva Stadium homecoming for its Grand Slam heroes has been cancelled because of the adverse weather conditions gripping the country.
Best feeling ever for Ireland captain after Grand Slam glory
Rory Best has declared captaining Ireland to just their third-ever Grand Slam as a dream come true.
Grand Slam: Ireland's homecoming details released as fans prepare to celebrate with stars
Ireland fans will get to celebrate with Joe Schmidt's Grand Slam heroes in Dublin on Sunday.
Watch: Jacob Stockdale's Twickenham try that broke Six Nations record and helped Ireland to Grand Slam success
Jacob Stockdale just can't stop scoring.
Grand Slam: Ireland saved best Six Nations display to last, hails O'Driscoll
Brian O'Drsicoll hailed Ireland's Grand Slam heroes as they secured a famous win against England to wrap up a clean sweep of victories in this year's Six Nations championship.
Watch: Jack McGrath channels the spirit of John Hayes with emotional rendition of Ireland's Call
No man was more emotional at Twickenham during Ireland's Call than Jack McGrath.
England v Ireland – story of the match
Ireland ignited the St Patrick’s Day Celebrations by completing the third Grand Slam in their history as England collapsed to a 24-15 defeat that nudged them towards NatWest 6 Nations despair.
Grand Slam: Ireland beat England to complete clean sweep as Jacob Stockdale breaks Six Nations record
Ireland completed a historic Grand Slam in style as they beat England in Twickenham for the first time in six years.
England v Ireland: How Schmidt's Six Nations side sizes up to heroes of '09
Comparing teams is never easy but on the day when Ireland’s class of 2018 can join a very elite club of Grand Slam champions, former Irish international Alan Quinlan measures them against the vintage of 2009.
England v Ireland: Fired-up Rory Best calling for Six Nations Grand Slam display
Back in 2009, when Rory Best was part of an Ireland team that made history in clinching a Grand Slam, there was nobody to tell the younger players what to expect in the week of such a titanic Test match.
England v Ireland: I didn't grasp significance of our Six Nations Grand Slam glory, says Court
Ireland had waited 61 years, Tom Court had waited 29 minutes. The former Ulster prop had spent less than half an hour playing in the green jersey before claiming a Grand Slam back in 2009, that memorable day in Cardiff the occasion of just his second cap.
England v Ireland: Hartley urges team to prove they're still dangerous
Dylan Hartley has called on England to show they remain a force on the global stage despite successive defeats to Scotland and France.
England v Ireland: Six Nations triumph would secure this team's place as the greatest ever Irish side
As a child growing up, the daring deeds of Karl Mullen, Jack Kyle and the Grand Slam-winning side of 1948 seemed the absolute zenith in terms of Irish rugby achievement and where we might go.
Ireland's loss puts pressure on Griggs
This defeat was a sobering reminder of how much work is needed if Ireland are to dine at the top table again. They came to spoil England's party as they chased the Six Nations title, and while they didn't manage to do so, that was left to France whose win over Wales saw them crowned champions.
England v Ireland: Any kind of victory will do, insists Schmidt as Six Nations showdown looms
Joe Schmidt is asked if he is daring to dream of what may come tomorrow and soon he is talking of nightmares.
Ireland legends back Schmidt's Six Nations men for Grand Slam
Irish rugby legends have backed Joe Schmidt's men to conquer England on St Patrick's Day to claim Ireland's third ever grand slam.
Title success would be a real bonus for U20s, says McNamara
The Ireland U20s will have one eye on events in Wales this evening as they look for a favour in their quest to be crowned U20 Six Nations champions.
Irish girls eager to finish on a high note, says Tyrrell
There have been plenty of positives to take from Ireland Women's Six Nations campaign, but a lot of that good work could potentially be undone by finishing with two defeats.
Official axed over England training role
World Rugby have responded to the controversy surrounding assistant referee Marius van der Westhuizen's involvement at England's training session on Tuesday by removing him from the panel of officials for tomorrow's Grand Slam decider and replacing him with Nigel Owens.
Six Nations: Furlong has made huge strides since his nervy day out at Twickenham
So callow are some of the squad that Joe Schmidt has turned into Six Nations champions that, with just 25 caps to his name, Tadhg Furlong already seems like one of the older heads.
Six Nations: England coach Jones insists his slur won't be the basis of Ireland's motivation
It started with a statement, and then that was that.
Henderson unleashed to secure the Slam
In what will be the biggest game of his life, Iain Henderson has been handed a vote of confidence from Joe Schmidt and will start tomorrow's crunch clash with England in Twickenham (2.45pm).
Six Nations: Eddie Jones' comments won't burst Ireland's preparation bubble, insists Schmidt
Ireland's focus on winning a game of rugby on Saturday afternoon will not be undermined by anything - from a sense of occasion to some ill-advised, historic comments.
Six Nations: Iain Henderson to start for Ireland in Grand Slam clash against England
Ulster lock Iain Henderson is back in the Ireland starting line-up to take on England.
England make SEVEN changes for Six Nations tie with Ireland
Eddie Jones has made seven changes to his England side ahead of the final game of the Six Nations.
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