#Analysis
# analysis - This week 23rd March 2025 - 26th March 2025
# analysis - Last week 16th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025
More flexibility and fewer opposition counter-attacks - How Hallgrimsson has improved Ireland
We look at the principles and tactics the new manager is using to deliver better results.
# analysis - This month March 2025
Trump liable to say anything - but Taoiseach should worry about the media's questions too
Our political editor explains what it’s really like in the Oval Office.
Ireland left empty-handed as early blitz denied by fierce French D
Shaun Edwards’ fingerprints were all over a wonderful French effort.
# analysis - Last month February 2025
The suffocating four minutes that sum up Ireland's Six Nations so far
Peter O’Mahony turned the ball over and Caelan Doris eventually scored.
First 'leaders' coalition meeting held this week to calm tensions after rocky start
A question mark is now over how rock solid the new coalition’s numbers are.
Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England
After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.
Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires
Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.
# analysis - January January 2025
Analysis: Vague plans and no setting out of 'first 100 days' priorities in new Programme for Government
There are no promises to achieve anything in the first 100 days of office, unlike programme for government documents of the past.
Doris' destructive edge to the fore in tour de force for Leinster
The 26-year-old captain was a relentless presence in the win over La Rochelle.
# analysis - Last year 2024
Leinster's ruthless power and smarts pile the pain onto Munster
The third try by Josh van der Flier was contentious.
How Casey and Crowley steered Ireland home against the Wallabies
Ireland’s bench delivered in a tense endgame against Joe Schmidt’s side.
Prendergast shows his promise for Ireland after early yellow card
The 21-year-old out-half delivered some slick passing as he recovered from a few errors.