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Lions Tour: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned

Lions Tour: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned

Andy Farrell and his coaching staff have a few further selection conundrums after win over First Nations and Pasifika XV

Tue Jul 22 2025 - 14:42
Lions player ratings: Versatile Jamie Osborne shines with two-try debut in Melbourne

Lions player ratings: Versatile Jamie Osborne shines with two-try debut in Melbourne

Blair Kinghorn, Ben White and Scott Cummings among the others to impress in scrappy win over First Nations and Pasifika

Tue Jul 22 2025 - 13:31
Ireland Under-20s finish World Championship campaign with narrow win over Spain

Ireland Under-20s finish World Championship campaign with narrow win over Spain

A late try from Henry Walker secured a one-point win for Neil Doak’s team

Sun Jul 20 2025 - 14:17
Lions clean up the breakdown and what else we learned from first Test win over the Wallabies

Lions clean up the breakdown and what else we learned from first Test win over the Wallabies

Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking was immense while Dan Sheehan had the lineout singing

Sat Jul 19 2025 - 14:35
Lions player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Beirne impress in first Test win over Wallabies

Lions player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Beirne impress in first Test win over Wallabies

Andy Farrell’s side show their strength despite concerning final quarter

Sat Jul 19 2025 - 13:25
Lions vs Wallabies head-to-heads: Fraser McReight v Tom Curry

Lions vs Wallabies head-to-heads: Fraser McReight v Tom Curry

Curry got nod to start amid tough competition, while McReight’s presence crucial at breakdowns for Wallabies

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 10:00
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Finn Russell v Tom Lynagh

Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Finn Russell v Tom Lynagh

Lions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspiration

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 06:00
Munster to host Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December Champions Cup clash as fixture details confirmed

Munster to host Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December Champions Cup clash as fixture details confirmed

Leinster have seventh Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on January 10th

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 18:38
A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023

A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023

The scant interest for their Test against Ireland shows how they’ve lost the momentum generated by a brilliant World Cup showing

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s newcomers impress but little to learn from record-breaking win over Portugal

Ireland’s newcomers impress but little to learn from record-breaking win over Portugal

Hugh Gavin, Shayne Bolton and Alex Kendellen all scored tries as Ireland scored over 100 points for the first time

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 00:00
Patient Thomas Clarkson ready to put his hand up for Ireland

Patient Thomas Clarkson ready to put his hand up for Ireland

Leinster prop to earn his eighth cap against Portugal in Lisbon

Sat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal

With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal

Opportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afar

Sat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell shakes up Ireland starting XV for Portugal as Jamie Osborne leaves for the Lions

Paul O’Connell shakes up Ireland starting XV for Portugal as Jamie Osborne leaves for the Lions

Leinster back had been named to start on Saturday but has since been replaced with Hugh Gavin

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 13:36
Serial winner Gus McCarthy planning to carry his happy habit into the Ireland fold

Serial winner Gus McCarthy planning to carry his happy habit into the Ireland fold

Leinster youngster is planning to build on last weekend’s victory against Georgia in clash with Portugal

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 06:00
Ireland forwards coach Cullie Tucker explains how squad fix scrum problems on the fly

Ireland forwards coach Cullie Tucker explains how squad fix scrum problems on the fly

Connacht coach praises Darragh Murray’s debut performance against Georgia

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 06:00
‘There are one million cars in Georgia. Insurance is optional’

‘There are one million cars in Georgia. Insurance is optional’

Driving in Tbilisi for last Saturday’s Test match between Ireland and Georgia, we happened upon two fender-benders en route

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal

Ireland winger will see specialist to see if he requires surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Georgia

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 14:24
Ireland’s six debutants against Georgia: What they said and what song they sang

Ireland’s six debutants against Georgia: What they said and what song they sang

‘The singing, that’s what I was most worried about, not the game,’ said Darragh Murray

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell impressed by Ireland’s ability to adapt to conditions in seeing off Georgia

Paul O’Connell impressed by Ireland’s ability to adapt to conditions in seeing off Georgia

Sam Prendergast secures flawless 14 points from the tee as six players make Ireland debuts in Tbilisi

Sun Jul 06 2025 - 16:22
Paul O’Connell happy with hard-fought Ireland triumph against Georgia

Paul O’Connell happy with hard-fought Ireland triumph against Georgia

Ireland interim head coach confirms shoulder injury for Jacob Stockdale

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 22:06
Late change for Ireland as Cian Prendergast misses Georgia game through illness

Late change for Ireland as Cian Prendergast misses Georgia game through illness

Max Deegan is brought into the 23 for game in Tbilisi

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 15:30
Gavin Coombes: ‘I’ve been waiting four years for this’

Gavin Coombes: ‘I’ve been waiting four years for this’

The Munster number eight, who last played for Ireland in 2021, is eager to impress against Georgia on Saturday

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
New Irish blood primed for more than a battle in Georgia

New Irish blood primed for more than a battle in Georgia

Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien and Connacht’s secondrow Darragh Murray are set to earn their first senior caps in Tbilisi

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
Craig Casey happy to lead Ireland into Georgia’s ‘hostile environment’

Craig Casey happy to lead Ireland into Georgia’s ‘hostile environment’

Ireland’s squad for Test in Tbilisi includes six uncapped players

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell excited to see how Irish players react to Georgia pressure

Paul O’Connell excited to see how Irish players react to Georgia pressure

Tommy O’Brien and Darragh Murray will win first caps, while others are poised to do so from the bench

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 09:03
No animals were harmed in the making of this interview with Stuart McCloskey

No animals were harmed in the making of this interview with Stuart McCloskey

The experienced Ulster centre is one of the big beasts on tour with Ireland in Georgia

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 06:00
Scott Wilson added to Ireland squad for Georgia and Portugal tour

Scott Wilson added to Ireland squad for Georgia and Portugal tour

‘Improving’ Gavin Coombes encouraged to take chance to impress

Wed Jul 02 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s versatile Tom Ahern hopes he can live up to ‘Slim Reaper’ moniker in summer Tests

Munster’s versatile Tom Ahern hopes he can live up to ‘Slim Reaper’ moniker in summer Tests

Injuries have denied him a first Ireland cap, but the second row is looking to put those setbacks behind him

Sat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match

Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour match

Eight Ireland players - six from Leinster - will start the first match of the Lions Tour

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 18:48
Neil Doak names Ireland Under-20 side for World Championship opener against Georgia

Neil Doak names Ireland Under-20 side for World Championship opener against Georgia

Ireland will also face hosts Italy and New Zealand in Pool C

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 15:00
Tommy O’Brien: ‘It was awesome to get Jordie Barrett’s opinions on things’

Tommy O’Brien: ‘It was awesome to get Jordie Barrett’s opinions on things’

The Leinster winger hopes to make his long-awaited senior Ireland debut against Georgia or Portugal

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
Andy Farrell backs debutant Dan Sheehan to lead Lions for Australian opener

Andy Farrell backs debutant Dan Sheehan to lead Lions for Australian opener

Leinster hooker to captain the Lions for Saturday’s game against Western Force in Perth

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 10:59
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force with 11 Irish players in matchday squad

Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force with 11 Irish players in matchday squad

Eleven Irish players included in matchday squad

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 08:36
Connacht’s Ben Murphy out to cap year of stunning personal progress with Ireland debut

Connacht’s Ben Murphy out to cap year of stunning personal progress with Ireland debut

Move to western province from Leinster breathed fresh life into scrumhalf’s career

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell minding the house but Andy Farrell kept abreast of Ireland progress on summer tour

Paul O’Connell minding the house but Andy Farrell kept abreast of Ireland progress on summer tour

New-look Ireland team may offer glimpse into the future in tests against Georgia and Portugal

Wed Jun 25 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from the Lions’ loss to Argentina

Five things we learned from the Lions’ loss to Argentina

Finlay Bealham did well but there are plenty of things for Andy Farrell’s team to work on before facing Australia

Sat Jun 21 2025 - 07:39
Historymaker Fin Smith was diligent and unstinting in trying to prime misfiring Lions against Argentina

Historymaker Fin Smith was diligent and unstinting in trying to prime misfiring Lions against Argentina

Better days lie ahead for the outhalf, whose grandfather Tom Elliot played for the Lions

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 22:34
Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things up

Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things up

Aki to start at inside centre against Argentina, partnered on the outside by Scotland’s Tuipulotu

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Diarmuid Kilgallen links up with Ireland squad as training cover for Calvin Nash

Diarmuid Kilgallen links up with Ireland squad as training cover for Calvin Nash

Munster number eight Brian Gleeson also joins the additional training group following ACL injury to James McNabney

Thu Jun 19 2025 - 13:02
Felipe Contepomi on Leinster success, Johnny Sexton’s coaching and ‘unlucky’ Sam Prendergast

Felipe Contepomi on Leinster success, Johnny Sexton’s coaching and ‘unlucky’ Sam Prendergast

Pumas head coach announces his team for Friday night’s encounter against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium

Wed Jun 18 2025 - 14:44
Neil Doak names two uncapped players in Ireland squad for Under-20 World Championship squad

Neil Doak names two uncapped players in Ireland squad for Under-20 World Championship squad

Hooker Luke McLaughlin and winger Páidí Farrell receive call-up for tournament in Italy

Wed Jun 18 2025 - 13:55
URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four years

URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four years

The key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls

Sat Jun 14 2025 - 20:48
As it happened: Leinster win the URC final as they beat the Bulls 32-7

As it happened: Leinster win the URC final as they beat the Bulls 32-7

Leo Cullen dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out hours before kick-off

Sat Jun 14 2025 - 19:41
US Open Day One as it happened: McIlroy (+4) and Lowry (+9) struggle at Oakmont

US Open Day One as it happened: McIlroy (+4) and Lowry (+9) struggle at Oakmont

JJ Spaun has clubhouse lead on four under

Thu Jun 12 2025 - 22:34
Bulls stalwart Willie le Roux urges teammates to seize moment in Croke Park showdown with Leinster

Bulls stalwart Willie le Roux urges teammates to seize moment in Croke Park showdown with Leinster

Being decisive when opportunity knocks is key to victory, says two-time World Cup winner

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 19:00
Six of the best games between Leinster and Bulls ahead of URC final

Six of the best games between Leinster and Bulls ahead of URC final

South African side have had plenty of success against Leinster in recent years

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 14:51
Rónan Kelleher parks all thoughts of Lions to focus on winning URC arm-wrestle against Scarlets

Rónan Kelleher parks all thoughts of Lions to focus on winning URC arm-wrestle against Scarlets

Hooker keen to gain upper hand in the scrum and push Leinster towards semi-final berth

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s to open World Rugby Championship campaign against Georgia

Ireland under-20s to open World Rugby Championship campaign against Georgia

Neil Doak’s side to later face Italy and New Zealand in Pool C

Thu May 29 2025 - 15:37
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton win RPI Players’ Player of the Year awards

Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton win RPI Players’ Player of the Year awards

Munster captain Beirne said award ‘more meaningful’ as it is chosen by fellow rugby professionals

Wed May 28 2025 - 22:45
Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this season

Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this season

New Zealander on doing justice for his team-mates, the Lions’ tour of Australia and Saturday’s URC match against Scarlets

Wed May 28 2025 - 19:19
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