Liam Heagney 03 Feb 2026 Ireland team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs Sam Prendergast to ‘shoot the lights out’ and plots ‘brilliant comeback story’ Following Ireland’s announcement of their 23-man squad to face France on Thursday in the Six Nations, here are our five key takeaways from Andy Farrell’s selection. Ireland
Lawrence Nolan 07 Jul 2025 Ireland send home two players including the specialist-needing Jacob Stockdale Stockdale was a first-half casualty in the 34-5 win against Richard Cockerill’s Rugby Europe champions. Ireland
Brendan McGilligan 30 Apr 2025 Opinion: Ireland’s forgotten star faces ‘last opportunity’ in ‘fight’ for the green jersey Jacob Stockdale can use the summer as a time to convince the Irish coaches that he can still be a useful asset. Ireland
Jared Wright 28 Apr 2025 URC Team of the Week: ‘Outrageous’ Springboks prop as youth shines on kids round while the Irish disappoint Our Team of the Weekend following a full house of wins for South African teams in Round 16. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 06 Apr 2025 Bordeaux-Begles v Ulster: Winners and losers as Damian Penaud ‘beauty’ overshadowed by Irish wings Following Bordeaux-Begles' 43-31 victory over Ulster in the Investec Champions Cup, here are our winners and losers from the Stade Chaban-Delmas. Features
Jared Wright 20 Feb 2025 Ireland team: Winners and losers as ‘sensational’ star is rewarded with several ‘victims’ of insane depth We pick out winners and losers from Simon Easterby's squad selection to face Wales in round three of the Six Nations. Ireland
Jared Wright 24 Dec 2024 ‘One of the deadliest wingers’ rejects French interest to sign new Ulster deal Jacob Stockdale has decided his future. Ulster
Louis Chapman Coombe 23 Nov 2024 Ireland player ratings v Fiji: ‘Barnstorming’ Bundee Aki showcases Lions credentials, while rookie recovers from ‘nightmare start’ Our player ratings from Ireland's solid win over Fiji. Ireland
Jared Wright 21 Nov 2024 Ireland team: Winners and losers as Andy Farrell throws rookie into the ‘spotlight’ but cannot hide ‘Leinster bias’ Our winners and losers from the Ireland team named to face Fiji. Ireland
Jared Wright 23 Oct 2024 Ireland squad winners and losers as Andy Farrell ‘gambles’ on injured veterans, rewards Leinster star but snubs Munster powerhouse Check out our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the Autumn Nations Series. Ireland
Simon Thomas 22 Oct 2024 Jacob Stockdale reveals training ground shift that has ‘paid dividends’ as he maps out Ireland ‘goal’ For the in-form Jacob Stockdale, the dream is to pull on the green jersey of Ireland once again and he couldn't be doing much more to stake his claim. Ireland
Dylan Coetzee 21 Oct 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘The Steve Diamond effect’ at Newcastle, unbeaten URC duo and refereeing inconsistencies Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Simon Thomas 20 Oct 2024 URC wrap: Two teams left standing, a ‘good night’ for Scarlets while Jacob Stockdale credits ‘fantastic’ forwards United Rugby Championship specialist Simon Thomas brings you all the key reaction, his game of the weekend, star player and much more. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 20 Oct 2024 URC Team of the Week: Siya Kolisi back with a bang as ‘sensational’ Irishman turns heads again Our URC Team of the Week for Round FIve. United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 19 Oct 2024 Ireland winger hailed for ‘playing out of his skin’ in impressive URC victory Jacob Stockdale's performance for Uslter in their URC victory over the Ospreys has earned him praise from his team's assistant coach Jimmy Duffy. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 18 Oct 2024 Jacob Stockdale stocks continue to rise as Ireland flyer stars in Ulster’s commanding victory Jacob Stockdale scored a double as Ulster beat Ospreys 36-12 on Friday. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 18 Jun 2024 Ireland squad winners and losers as Andy Farrell snubs Munster stars for Springboks series Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's 35-man squad. Ireland
Jared Wright 15 Feb 2024 Hugo Keenan out? Who starts at fullback for Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations? A look at Ireland boss Andy Farrell's options at fullback to face Wales with Hugo Keenan injured for the Six Nations clash. Ireland
Jared Wright 31 Jan 2024 France v Ireland teams: Winners and losers after bold selections for Six Nations opener Our winners and losers from the two matchday squads named for Friday's Six Nations opener. Six Nations
Jared Wright 17 Jan 2024 Winners and losers from Ireland’s Six Nations squad, including Jonathan Sexton’s replacement Our winners and losers from the Ireland Six Nations squad. Ireland
Colin Newboult 10 Jan 2024 Andy Farrell ‘closely’ following forgotten Ireland star after injury crisis One of Ireland’s best players prior to the 2019 Rugby World Cup has a chance to lay down a marker for the 2024 Six Nations. Ireland
Adam Kyriacou 04 Aug 2023 Ireland captain expects to see 2018 Jacob Stockdale run out against Italy Ireland skipper Iain Henderson has backed wing Jacob Stockdale to recapture his best form when he plays against Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland
Dylan Coetzee 23 Jul 2023 Ireland wing ‘relieved’ to be in the mix with eyes on a Rugby World Cup spot Ireland outside back Jacob Stockdale is grateful to be back in the national set-up after struggling with injury in recent times. Ireland
