Lions’ star man Tadhg Beirne ready for return to action for Munster’s clash with LeinsterMunster defence coach Denis Leamy expects Jack Crowley to be restored to team for Croke Park encounter Mon Oct 13 2025 - 17:47
Terenure’s Carlos Spencer: ‘I’m a coach that encourages guys to express themselves’Former All Black outhalf now strives to be an ‘approachable guy’ that can help Terenure win a couple of championshipsSat Oct 04 2025 - 06:00
AIL season preview: Clontarf looking strong but back-to-back titles a tall askPlayer comings and goings over the summer shake up the top flightThu Sept 25 2025 - 06:00
Rugby community mourns death of former Leinster and Ireland ‘A’ international Steve Jameson Hugely popular figure also represented Connacht and worked as facilities and events manager with LeinsterMon Sept 22 2025 - 14:09
Ireland have cause to feel aggrieved, but a quarter-final exit represents a fair World Cup returnPost-match bans for two France players raise questions of what could have been for IrelandTue Sept 16 2025 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber and rest of Leinster coaching ticket extend contractsTyler Bleyendaal and Robin McBryde also sign up until the end of the 2026/27 seasonMon Sept 15 2025 - 13:47
Heartache aplenty but few recriminations as Ireland fall to France in quarter-finalAmid allegations of biting by a French player, Irish squad exited World Cup with heads held high Sun Sept 14 2025 - 19:55
Ireland World Cup dreams dashed with quarter-final defeat to FranceScott Bemand’s side held the half-time lead before Les Bleus came storming back after the breakSun Sept 14 2025 - 16:01
Return of ‘world class’ Aoife Wafer just what the doctor ordered ahead of France clashIreland up against it in World Cup quarter-final, but gifted 22-year-old offers reasons for hopeSat Sept 13 2025 - 06:00
True romance: JJ Hanrahan says time away made his love for Munster strongerOuthalf planning to hit the ground running in third spell at provinceFri Sept 12 2025 - 06:00
Premier Sports to show four provinces’ involvement across URC and Champions, Challenge CupsPremier Sports ‘now the home of Irish club rugby,’ says CEO Ryle Nugent Thu Sept 11 2025 - 19:00
Jack O’Donoghue excited to work with Clayton McMillan as new season offers fresh startMunster backrower bulked up in the gym in the off-seasonThu Sept 11 2025 - 06:00
Clayton McMillan expects new leaders to emerge as he puts his stamp on MunsterHead coach says a big part of his job ‘is to try get as many Munster players in green jerseys’Wed Sept 10 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland may need help from the rugby gods to prolong World Cup adventureInjury concerns and changes to backroom staff make task against France more difficultTue Sept 09 2025 - 06:00
Ireland determined to gain strength from New Zealand defeat Scott Bemand’s side now face familiar foes France in a defining Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash Sun Sept 07 2025 - 19:35
Ireland suffer New Zealand blow out heading to Rugby World Cup quarter-finalsBlack Ferns put 40 points past Scott Bemand’s side to top Pool CSun Sept 07 2025 - 17:40
How Ireland have beaten New Zealand before – and might do so againIreland are the only team ever to have beaten the Black Ferns in a group game at the World Cup - they hope to repeat the feat on Sunday Sun Sept 07 2025 - 06:00
Ireland should aim to make a statement against New ZealandCoach Scott Bemand paid little heed to speculation that his team is only focused on quarter-finalTue Sept 02 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Australia silenced all who doubted their place in the Lions’ touring scheduleWallabies may feel hard done by with the Lions' series win, but it may add fuel to the fire for things to comeWed Aug 06 2025 - 06:00
Lions tour player-by-player ratings: Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the wayHugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan among the Irish who had good toursMon Aug 04 2025 - 16:54
Bundee Aki reveals wife gave birth in a car hours before he played for Lions in first Test against AustraliaAki’s wife Kayla gave birth to their fifth child Áine shortly before the Ireland centre featured in the opening Test win in BrisbaneSun Aug 03 2025 - 20:00
Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029Lions favour continuity and winning series impressed CEO Ben CalveleySun Aug 03 2025 - 14:00
Wallabies fight back to deny the Lions series whitewashLions vs Australia second-half was delayed by lightning in SydneySun Aug 03 2025 - 12:21
Ireland to play Australia and New Zealand next summer as part of new Nations ChampionshipIreland to take part in inaugural Nations Championship in summer 2026Sun Aug 03 2025 - 12:14
‘That’s completely utter rubbish’: Andy Farrell denies Wallabies were better prepared for weather breakHeavy rain and a break in play due to lightening had a bearing on proceedings in SydneySat Aug 02 2025 - 18:10
‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down UnderAndy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New ZealandSat Aug 02 2025 - 17:47
Should this be his final Lions bow, Tadhg Furlong has signed his name among the greatsFurlong will make his ninth successive Test start of the Lions against the Wallabies in SydneySat Aug 02 2025 - 06:00
Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden WallabiesAndy Farrell shows continuing intend to leave Australia undefeatedFri Aug 01 2025 - 16:30
Gerry Thornley: Family matters as Lions tour nears its finaleThe Lions return to Sydney for the final stop in what could be a historic tour resultFri Aug 01 2025 - 12:37
Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’ Thu Jul 31 2025 - 12:39
Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third TestFarrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series Thu Jul 31 2025 - 06:34
Dan Sheehan on the Lions tour so far: ‘I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’Irish hooker praises environment created by Andy Farrell Wed Jul 30 2025 - 17:00
Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third TestJoe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading homeTue Jul 29 2025 - 17:00
‘Bigger, bolder, more accessible’: Tickets schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announcedFebruary 2026 presale is available for fans who register before the end of January 2026, with further tickets sold in May 2026Tue Jul 29 2025 - 09:20
Third Test: Ringrose out but McCarthy and Hansen in contention for selection Tuipulotu recovers from hamstring injury, but Ringrose has further return-to-play protocol due to concussion symptomsTue Jul 29 2025 - 08:28
World Rugby says it backs officials over final-play decision in Lions win but fails to say if call correctCEO Alan Gilpin disappointed with some of the post-Second Test comments from Australia coach Joe SchmidtTue Jul 29 2025 - 07:00
‘The incident’ a mere footnote from epic Test that pushed the Lions one step closer to immortalityFormer players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respectTue Jul 29 2025 - 06:00
‘Unbelievably poignant’ Katie Taylor message strengthened Lions’ will to winJack Conan revealed video from fellow Bray star meant a lot to himSun Jul 27 2025 - 20:00
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne Sun Jul 27 2025 - 13:01
Hugo Keenan savours ‘special moment’ as his try clinches Lions series winAndy Farrell admitted he had been imploring Keenan to pass to ConanSat Jul 26 2025 - 16:54
‘What dreams are made of’: Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje hail Lions’ heart after comeback win ‘We are absolutely delighted that we showed the courage and what it takes to be a Lion’Sat Jul 26 2025 - 16:24
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt unhappy at match officials over Jac Morgan clearout Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo TizzanoSat Jul 26 2025 - 15:25
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with AustraliaDan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points downSat Jul 26 2025 - 13:50
Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the LionsNew Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second TestFri Jul 25 2025 - 19:00
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded WallabiesSide face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week agoFri Jul 25 2025 - 15:50
Gerry Thornley: Mighty Melbourne, where the coffee is strong and the wifi is weakThe capital of Victoria is one of the great sporting cities of the world, while the cafe culture is also world class Fri Jul 25 2025 - 13:16
‘Babies get big’: Andrew Porter reflects on Lions sacrifices before second TestUnity of Lions squad shown by friendship between competing props Porter and Ellis GengeThu Jul 24 2025 - 22:00
Lions team selection typical of Andy Farrell with Bundee Aki bringing plenty of punchTen Irish players would have made team to play Australia only for Garry Ringrose’s concussion symptomsThu Jul 24 2025 - 12:00
Nine Irish players in starting team to face Australia in second TestFarrell names Porter and Aki to start, with two more Irish players on the bench, but injured McCarthy is out Thu Jul 24 2025 - 06:32
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-upTighthead prop speaks about being understudy to Tadhg Furlong and dealing with social media backlashWed Jul 23 2025 - 12:49
