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Malcolm O'Kelly: Weak set-piece a major worry for Ireland

Malcolm O'Kelly: Weak set-piece a major worry for Ireland

This week, Malcolm looks forward to the Wales game and criticises Ireland’s unnecessarily high penalty count and the malfunctioning lineout.
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Six Nations mid-term report

Six Nations mid-term report

Three games down, two to go; it’s time for a mid-term report on Ireland’s Six Nations campaign so far.
Magners League: Three things to watch

Magners League: Three things to watch

JOE wonders if Kevin McLaughlin is a viable lineout option for Ireland, whether Ruan Pienaar can shine at out-half and if Munster’s demise has been greatly exaggerated.
The Weekly Maul: JOE's Rugby Podcast

The Weekly Maul: JOE's Rugby Podcast

Rob, Johnny and Malcolm dissect Ireland’s patchy victory over Scotland, why we are giving away so many penalties and Malcolm’s ongoing battle with the Residents’ Association.
Sexton hard done by, but Ireland still too good for the Scots

Sexton hard done by, but Ireland still too good for the Scots

Dropping Jonathan Sexton seems like a backward step, but Ireland should still have enough to prevail against Scotland, writes Conor Ward.
The Weekly Maul: JOE's Rugby Podcast

The Weekly Maul: JOE's Rugby Podcast

After a lengthy absence, Malcolm O’Kelly and Johnny O’Connor are reunited and join Rob to talk about the Six Nations so far, Ireland v Scotland and fancy dress outfits.
Malcolm O'Kelly: Mixed bag so far, but plenty of hope for the future

Malcolm O'Kelly: Mixed bag so far, but plenty of hope for the future

Malcolm reflects on what has been a mixed Six Nations campaign so far, how important the lineout has become and picks what he thinks should be the Irish starting XV against Scotland.
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Ireland's game plan working, but key changes required

Ireland's game plan working, but key changes required

There is very little wrong with how Ireland are trying to play rugby, but there should still be changes made ahead of the Scotland match, writes Conor Ward.
Magners League: Three things to watch

Magners League: Three things to watch

JOE picks out three things to watch in the Magners League games involving the Irish provinces and the Irish players this weekend.
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