FAI stay in shadows as players bear brunt of scrutiny, World Cup looms large over new rugby season, and the dirty dozen of angry managers

FAI stay in shadows as players bear brunt of scrutiny, World Cup looms large over new rugby season, and the dirty dozen of angry managers

Irish Independent

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Daniel McDonnell: The key decision-makers stay in shadows as players left to grapple with new level of scrutiny

‘A decision that should never be made by the players’ — Dara O’Shea says squad are following guidance of FAI, Uefa and Government by fulfilling Israel fixture

Seán O’Connor: What do Irish fans on the ground in Kosovo make of the Israel situation?

‘Had he gone on, Joe Schmidt might have broken us’: Peter O’Mahony opens up on playing for Ireland and the loss of ‘Axel’ Foley

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: World Cup looms large over this season as Ireland and all four provinces arrive with plenty to prove

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‘I’m pushing myself’ — Andrew Osborne working on his aerial prowess as he targets Leinster breakthrough

‘I felt this club suited me’ — Connacht’s Ben Murphy on bouncing back from Leinster release and aiming for the World Cup

English capped and Irish qualified – meet Kieran Brookes, the nomadic prop who ‘always wanted to play for Munster’

Twelve angry managers ... Jose Mourinho is foreman of the jury but who joins him in our incendiary dozen?