Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu has ‘good plan’ for IrelandRugby World Cup: Tonga can call upon a host of former All Blacks in Charles Piutau, Vaea Fifita, Malakai Fekitoa, Augustine Pulu and George MoalaThu Aug 31 2023 - 05:00
Romania suffer injury setbacks including captain Mihai Macovei ahead of Rugby World Cup Mighty Oaks showing little form prior to tournament, with only victory a 31-25 win over Spain at tail end of Rugby Europe competitionWed Aug 30 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad: Profiles of the 33 men looking to become world championsHead coach Andy Farrell has picked a balanced squad which includes 18 World Cup debutantsMon Aug 28 2023 - 15:03
Johnny Sexton: ‘You make mistakes, you say sorry, and hold your hands up’Ireland captain says he regrets on-pitch comments made to match officials after Champions Cup final but is now focused on Rugby World CupMon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00
Andy Farrell delighted he persuaded Keith Earls not to retire from rugby last yearIreland head coach calls winger ‘outstanding’ as he looks forward to the World Cup in FranceSun Aug 27 2023 - 22:00
Jimmy O’Brien finds versatility comes with a hefty tariffHugo Keenan’s metronomic excellence at fullback casts a long shadow for anyone challenged to deputiseSun Aug 27 2023 - 14:12
Ireland player ratings v Samoa: A night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien but Conor Murray shinesIreland v Samoa: Ryan Baird and Conor Murray had strong nights while it was a night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien and Tom StewartSat Aug 26 2023 - 22:29
Ireland’s back three provide both inspiration and perspiration in victory over England Hansen, Lowe and Keenan caused the visitors a host of problems with their industry, clever movement and astute game managementMon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
‘More of this and England won’t get past quarters’: English media see red over defeat to IrelandEngland finish ‘godforsaken summer series’ with ‘worst of the three performances’Sun Aug 20 2023 - 11:38
Ireland 29 England 10: How the Irish players rated in World Cup warm-up winJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks with Mack Hansen a deserved man of the matchSat Aug 19 2023 - 20:27
Johnny Sexton given three match ban ruling him out of Ireland’s World Cup warm up gamesIreland captain to miss games against Italy, England and Samoa but to return for World Cup openerSun Jul 16 2023 - 21:45
Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy: ‘I am extremely proud of what we have done’Disappointment of final defeat to France fails to take away positives of a very successful seasonFri Jul 14 2023 - 21:37
France win a third consecutive World Under-20 title as they beat Ireland on Bastille DayUnder-20s World Rugby Championship final sees Six Nations defeat avenged in comprehensive fashion in South AfricaFri Jul 14 2023 - 20:50
Ireland Under-20s stand on the threshold of history in Cape TownJohnny Sexton awaits his fate; and Denise O’Sullivan speaks about her father, playing with the boys and World Cup hopesFri Jul 14 2023 - 09:49
Ireland U20s v France: Richie Murphy’s squad can make history in World Championship decider U20s world rugby championship: Ireland looking to deny France a third title in a rowFri Jul 14 2023 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton may have to wait until next week to learn outcome of disciplinary hearingDecision of the disciplinary tribunal will be communicated to Sexton and Leinster firstThu Jul 13 2023 - 18:19
Croke Park toddler a reminder of how sport can be magical and beguiling Rory McIlroy prepares for British Open at Scottish Open; Paddy Bradley speaks highly of Derry’s midfieldThu Jul 13 2023 - 09:42
Leinster face away game to La Rochelle to kick off next season’s Champions CupURC winners Munster will host Bayonne at Thomond Park in their opening fixture on Saturday, December 9thThu Jul 13 2023 - 09:22
Ireland into Under-20 World Championship final as Clare left with regrets aplenty Kilkenny set up repeat of 2022 hurling decider, Denis Walsh on the GAA’s desire to tackle online abuseMon Jul 10 2023 - 11:33
‘We will be going back with something for Jack’ - Ireland to meet France in under-20 deciderIreland looking to win this competition for a second time in next Friday’s deciderSun Jul 09 2023 - 20:18
Ireland power past the Junior Springboks to earn Under-20 World Championship final placeRichie Murphy’s side held firm in first half before opening up after the break to win handsomelySun Jul 09 2023 - 18:36
Ireland must once again find inner strength if they are to reach Under-20 World Cup final Team coping with death of team-mate’s father and Munster rugby elite performance officer Greig Oliver, and deaths of Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall in GreeceSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
Focused Ireland Under-20s aiming to finish the job at end of harrowing weekTeam has had to show astonishing resilience on and off the pitch, following the tragic deaths of Greig Oliver, Andrew O’Donnell and Max WallFri Jul 07 2023 - 16:28
France roll over Ireland in disappointing farewell in TallaghtLet us know how you think we could improve this newsletter by filling out a quick surveyFri Jul 07 2023 - 10:03
Former Ireland and Leinster rugby coach Roly Meates dies aged 85 after long illness Dublin dentist held a number of highly influential positions in both coaching and administrationThu Jul 06 2023 - 15:49
Vera Pauw continues to be pursued by allegations from her time at Houston DashHow off-the-court matters have been a real issue at Wimbledon; the football coach who has become a threat to US national securityThu Jul 06 2023 - 10:00
Ireland Under-20s show courage in adversity to set up showdown with South AfricaAll-Ireland champions Kerry and Dublin coming to the boil nicely while Zac Tuohy set to become record Irish appearance holder in AFLWed Jul 05 2023 - 10:07
Richie Murphy praises character of his Ireland players as they book semi-final slot at U20 World ChampionshipIreland will take on hosts South Africa in Sunday’s semi-final at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town at 3.30pmTue Jul 04 2023 - 19:53
Ireland U-20s hoping to briefly park the devastation of recent daysMayo are at a crossroads having collapsed like a bad soufflé, Novak Djokovic isn’t feeling the love in SW19Tue Jul 04 2023 - 11:29
Ireland Under-20s to go ahead with Fiji game amid tragedies affecting squadA minute’s silence will be held and players will wear black armbands after deaths of Greig Oliver in Cape Town and two St Michael’s students in GreeceMon Jul 03 2023 - 22:03
Monaghan the outliers as provincial champions step up in the race for SamAuguste Rodin justified the hype ahead of the Irish Derby, while Team Ireland kept racking up medals at the European GamesMon Jul 03 2023 - 09:28
Rory Telfer’s yellow card upgraded to red after Ireland’s victory over AustraliaHead coach Richie Murphy happy with his side’s performance but must now plan without another backThu Jun 29 2023 - 15:55
Set piece dominance sees Ireland Under-20s earn dogged victory over AustraliaA sodden Paarl Gimnasium proved to be a happy hunting ground as Richie Murphy’s men claimed a 30-10 winThu Jun 29 2023 - 12:32
Ireland Under-20s looking for improved showing to pocket win over Junior WallabiesTalented young centre Hugh Cooney will unfortunately miss the remainder of the Under-20 World ChampionshipThu Jun 29 2023 - 05:00
Ireland Sevens beat Great Britain in European Games final to qualify for OlympicsMen’s team join women’s, becoming the seventh team to qualify for Paris 2024Tue Jun 27 2023 - 21:17
Ireland women’s Under-20 side to travel to Italy next month for series of training matchesThe 26-player squad will be confirmed on Wednesday next weekTue Jun 27 2023 - 14:00
Richie Murphy makes four changes to Under-20s side for World Championship clash with AustraliaHugh Cooney received a three-match suspension after being sent off in Ireland’s draw with England on SaturdayTue Jun 27 2023 - 10:23
Ireland frustrated and disappointed not to have opened Under-20 World Cup with a winRichie Murphy’s side score six tries but lose a 10-point lead in the final quarterSun Jun 25 2023 - 14:35
England are a challenge to which Ireland’s Under-20 can rise againFollowing their Grand Slam victory, Richie Murphy’s team need to start their World Championship campaign with a bangSat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
Ireland Under-20s face familiar foes on quest for unprecedented gloryRichie Murphy’s team will need to find a way past England and Australia before even thinking about facing tournament favourites FranceFri Jun 23 2023 - 19:00
Gus McCarthy to lead Ireland in opening under-20 Championship tie against EnglandHooker Max Clein is expected to make his debut for the under-20s off the benchThu Jun 22 2023 - 16:52
Lyon confirm the signing of Paddy Jackson on a one-year dealHis former club London Irish have been suspended from the Gallagher PremiershipWed Jun 21 2023 - 20:14
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Q&A: The competition formats explained European rugby: Your guide to what has changed and what has stayed the same in Europe’s top two club competitionsWed Jun 21 2023 - 19:00
Deja vu for La Rochelle and Leinster as they meet for fourth time in a row in Champions Cup Champions Cup draw is kinder for Irish provinces Munster, Ulster and ConnachtWed Jun 21 2023 - 16:35
Murphy retains 26 players from Grand Slam success for U-20 World Cup dutyIreland coach positive about the players’ condition as the squad prepare to head for Cape TownThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
Leinster hoping for a favour from La Rochelle as new European format unveiled Champions Cup will consist of four groups of six teams but will still have just four rounds of pool gamesWed Jun 14 2023 - 12:56
Richie Murphy names 30-man Ireland squad for U20 World Championship in South AfricaFour uncapped players included in the squad for tournament that gets underway on June 24thWed Jun 14 2023 - 12:01
Johnny Sexton’s World Cup preparation could be impacted as he faces EPCR investigationIrish outhalf disciplined for dissent to officials during Leinster’s game with La RochelleMon Jun 12 2023 - 13:06
Irish rugby’s player contract model looking more attractive by the day as English clubs struggleWith London Irish the latest victim of financial issues, and players seeing their earning options narrow, world rugby is looking enviously in our directionSun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00
Lights go out for London Irish as gloom continues to grip English club gameAnticipated takeover did not happen, leaving the 125-year-old club to succumb to its financial difficultiesWed Jun 07 2023 - 20:22
