Ulster’s stronger bench might just be enough to see them home against Munster in BelfastThe home side starts as three-point favourites, which is probably a fair callThu Nov 09 2023 - 16:56
Munster win the race to sign Irish-qualified Crusaders prop Oli Jager28-year-old tighthead’s impending arrival likely to be confirmed early next weekThu Nov 09 2023 - 16:04
Seán O’Brien happy to make his case for the Leinster defence until Nienaber’s arrival The main tenet of the Leinster defence under O’Brien is that he’s encouraged the players “to bring a bit more line speed, in terms of my own system"Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
‘Some of them will play next week’ - Leo Cullen set to welcome back Leinster’s World Cup contingent Saturday’s win over Edinburgh was the last chance to impress before the return of Leinster’s Ireland internationalsMon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00
URC: Scrappy Leinster do enough to secure bonus point victory over Edinburgh Lee Barron, Max Deegan, Ciarán Frawley, Tommy O’Brien and James Culhane cross for the hosts at the RDSSat Nov 04 2023 - 17:15
Connacht look to have slight edge for opening interpro clash with UlsterYoung Connacht centre Cathal Forde making waves out west after strong start to seasonFri Nov 03 2023 - 16:55
Tony Butler to make first Munster start as Joey Carbery faces wrist surgeryAcademy outhalf to face Dragons as Carbery’s ridiculously unfortunate run with injuries goes onFri Nov 03 2023 - 14:40
Leinster set for another tough Scottish test as Edinburgh come calling Leo Cullen makes just one change to starting line-up with James Culhane in at number eightFri Nov 03 2023 - 14:25
Max Deegan happy to diversify as he chases regular starting role in Leinster ‘I know I can do the stuff out wide, that’s the easy stuff. But getting in amongst it and doing the dirty stuff, it’s something I’ve been trying to push forward’Thu Nov 02 2023 - 06:00
David Humphreys to take over as IRFU performance director at end of this seasonFormer Ireland outhalf will take over from David Nucifora when he ends his 10 years with Irish rugbyWed Nov 01 2023 - 13:54
Springboks had many qualities in securing World Cup but Lady Luck also bestowed her favours Gordon D’Arcy on the role of luck in winning a Rugby World Cup, and Gavin Cummiskey on the role of rain in the Republic of Ireland securing promotionWed Nov 01 2023 - 10:24
Leo Cullen excited about what Jacques Nienaber will add to LeinsterLeinster looking forward to the arrival of World Cup-winning South African head coach Jacques NienaberTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
A competitor until the bitter end, Johnny Sexton bows out desperate to bend the game to his willIreland captain Johnny Sexton departs professional rugby amid a flurry of emotion and gratitudeMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
‘Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks’: New Zealand media reacts to quarter-final win over IrelandNew Zealand media praises captain Sam Cane praised for his performance against Ireland after ‘a class contest, one of the best in World Cup history’Sun Oct 15 2023 - 14:56
Cane and Foster credit All Blacks’ defence for digging out win over Ireland New Zealand captain pays tribute to Johnny Sexton after his final appearanceSun Oct 15 2023 - 00:14
Talking Point: Supporters deserve greater clarity in the stadium than a one-and-done replay The decision not to show further angles of Richie Mo’unga’s shoulder to Bundee Aki’s jaw was bafflingSat Oct 14 2023 - 22:11
New Zealand’s Ardie Savea a likely handful for Ireland in crunch Rugby World Cup game‘He’s just got better and better as he’s gotten older and stronger. We’ve always known he’s an exceptional athlete’Sat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose: ‘All hands on deck’ in preparing for New Zealand clash Ireland centre says mental fitness as important as physical durability given the threat of the Kiwi backlineFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Andrew Porter mentally prepared to go into that All Black place ‘I think that we can take a lot of confidence from our previous encounters with them. I am just backing our own ability’Thu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
Chasing a world record: All Blacks stand in Ireland’s way of equalling most consecutive winsIreland v New Zealand: Andy Farrell’s men began their winning streak in New Zealand and face the same team to continue itWed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against All BlacksEnglish referee to take charge at the Stade de France on Saturday nightTue Oct 10 2023 - 10:25
Ireland give new meaning to the assertion that everything changes but remains the sameJamison Gibson-Park and Garry Ringrose forced to fulfil new remits as wingers but there was no compromise in the quality of their inputSun Oct 08 2023 - 19:00
Ireland v Scotland media reaction: ‘I think I broke my hand’ - concern over James Ryan injury Video appears to capture secondrow confiding in team-mate Caelan Doris; Gregor Townsend admits Ireland could dominate ‘world rugby for the next five to ten years’Sun Oct 08 2023 - 12:36
Ireland 36 Scotland 14: How the Irish players rated at Stade de FranceIreland had standout performers all over the pitch on another memorable night in ParisSat Oct 07 2023 - 22:50
Ref off: Reviewing Ireland’s record with officials before the clash with ScotlandNic Berry will take charge of Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown between Ireland and ScotlandSat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
Flawless France make Rugby World Cup knockout stages with easy win over ItalyFrance scored eight tries and could easily have taken that tally well into double figuresFri Oct 06 2023 - 22:17
New Zealand overcome careless start to dominate plucky UruguayAll Blacks are through to the World Cup quarterfinals, with Ireland a possible opponentThu Oct 05 2023 - 22:16
Damian McKenzie’s return to starting line-up an omen for All Blacks’ attacking patterns ‘We’ve grown well from our first game against France. We had a good performance against Namibia and then Italy last weekend was great as well’Wed Oct 04 2023 - 18:47
New Zealand no longer tilting at Irish windmills as focus turns to UruguayRugby World Cup: Ian Foster mixes things up for All Blacks’ last pool gameTue Oct 03 2023 - 19:51
McKenzie excited for return of New Zealand captain CaneDamian McKenzie has said he is excited to see New Zealand captain Sam Cane return to the side as he prepares for his first start of the 2023 World Cup.Tue Oct 03 2023 - 14:08
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Singing Bohemian Rhapsody in a tram full of fans at the Rugby World CupA sojourn in Lyons for the Rugby World Cup can mean joining in an international singsong - followed by a meal with a differenceMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from the weekend in FranceRugby World Cup: Ireland must be wary of buoyant Scotland, and Fiji need to get their mojo backMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Ian Madigan on Johnny Sexton: ‘He would never withhold information like other halfbacks might’Former Ireland outhalf offers interesting insight into Jack Crowley’s role at this Rugby World CupSat Sept 30 2023 - 06:00
Ruthless New Zealand score 14 tries against dire ItalyItaly beaten all ends up by the All Blacks in Rugby World Cup thrashingFri Sept 29 2023 - 22:20
Suspension, injuries and a spider bite, Namibia still searching for a first World Cup win Former Old Wesley player JC Greyling scores a try but Allister Coetzee’s side beaten by UruguayWed Sept 27 2023 - 20:16
Namibia up against it as they look to end World Cup losing streak against UruguayThe African side have yet to register a victory in 25 matches and will be without key playersWed Sept 27 2023 - 13:36
New Zealand’s Scott McLeod believes Ireland and South Africa set the standardAll Blacks wary of Italy before Friday’s Pool A showdownTue Sept 26 2023 - 18:24
‘He’s awesome’: How Joe Schmidt is helping the All Blacks target more Rugby World Cup successCoach’s tone remains constant, as does the attention to detail, urging players to ‘tighten our shape … we want to be nice and square’Tue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00
Australian rugby suffers its darkest hour in defeat to Wales Country fails to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first timeSun Sept 24 2023 - 22:18
James Lowe’s influence in Ireland’s defeat of South Africa notable in several pivotal momentsIreland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup: Player epitomised general graft of the team, from winning first-half turnover penalty to important assist in Mack Hansen trySun Sept 24 2023 - 19:00
South Africa media reaction: Manie Libbok criticised amid calls for Pollard’s return Rassie Erasmus congratulates Ireland and praises New Zealand referee Ben O’KeeffeSun Sept 24 2023 - 13:32
Two decisions in the first half show Ireland’s winning mindset against South AfricaIreland were empowered to play, to make decisions and they possessed the fortitude to choose the harder optionSat Sept 23 2023 - 22:27
Mike Catt is coaching exactly how he played in Ireland’s World Cup tiltIreland coach grew up in South Africa, played for England, and now has a key role in ‘amazing environment’ at Rugby World CupSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Australia v Wales preview: Big improvement needed from Wallabies to keep trophy hopes alive Rugby World Cup Pool A: Key for Wales will be to start the match in a positive vein and quickly try and drain whatever confidence is left in this Wallaby line-upSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Tonga feel what they learned from Ireland game may help against Scotland Scotland coach says his players are in a good space physically and determined to improve on defeat to South AfricaSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks team profiles for the big World Cup Pool B game in Paris John O’Sullivan looks at Jacques Nienaber’s starting 15 and Bomb Squad bench for Saturday’s at the Stade de FranceThu Sept 21 2023 - 15:00
Rugby World Cup: South Africa happy to put their faith and fate in Manie Libbok’s hands The Springboks’ talented outhalf has been criticised for his place-kicking but is confident his team will be at their best against Ireland on Saturday in the Rugby World CupWed Sept 20 2023 - 18:29
Letter from Paris: Excavating memories of a stern madame and tennis temper tantrumsI didn’t so much check in at my hotel as undergo an interview by Madame Saint Guilhem as she established the ‘who and why’ of my visit to ParisWed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks opt for 7-1 split with Eben Etzebeth fit to startJacques Nienaber says decision to name just one back on the bench is ‘for this specific game’Tue Sept 19 2023 - 18:09
Ronan Kelleher’s return gives Ireland a vital fresh option to face SpringboksIreland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injuryMon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00
