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 XVTue Jul 22 2025 - 14:42
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 PasifikaTue Jul 22 2025 - 13:31
Ireland Under-20s finish World Championship campaign with narrow win over SpainA late try from Henry Walker secured a one-point win for Neil Doak’s teamSun Jul 20 2025 - 14:17
Lions clean up the breakdown and what else we learned from first Test win over the WallabiesJamison Gibson-Park’s kicking was immense while Dan Sheehan had the lineout singingSat Jul 19 2025 - 14:35
Lions player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Beirne impress in first Test win over WallabiesAndy Farrell’s side show their strength despite concerning final quarterSat Jul 19 2025 - 13:25
Lions vs Wallabies head-to-heads: Fraser McReight v Tom CurryCurry got nod to start amid tough competition, while McReight’s presence crucial at breakdowns for WallabiesFri Jul 18 2025 - 10:00
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Finn Russell v Tom LynaghLions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspirationFri Jul 18 2025 - 06:00
Munster to host Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December Champions Cup clash as fixture details confirmedLeinster have seventh Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on January 10thTue Jul 15 2025 - 18:38
A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023The 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 Hugh Gavin, Shayne Bolton and Alex Kendellen all scored tries as Ireland scored over 100 points for the first timeMon Jul 14 2025 - 00:00
Patient Thomas Clarkson ready to put his hand up for IrelandLeinster prop to earn his eighth cap against Portugal in LisbonSat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against PortugalOpportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afarSat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell shakes up Ireland starting XV for Portugal as Jamie Osborne leaves for the LionsLeinster back had been named to start on Saturday but has since been replaced with Hugh GavinThu Jul 10 2025 - 13:36
Serial winner Gus McCarthy planning to carry his happy habit into the Ireland foldLeinster youngster is planning to build on last weekend’s victory against Georgia in clash with PortugalThu Jul 10 2025 - 06:00
Ireland forwards coach Cullie Tucker explains how squad fix scrum problems on the fly Connacht coach praises Darragh Murray’s debut performance against GeorgiaWed Jul 09 2025 - 06:00
‘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 routeTue Jul 08 2025 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against PortugalIreland winger will see specialist to see if he requires surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against GeorgiaMon Jul 07 2025 - 14:24
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 MurrayMon Jul 07 2025 - 06:00
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 TbilisiSun Jul 06 2025 - 16:22
Paul O’Connell happy with hard-fought Ireland triumph against GeorgiaIreland interim head coach confirms shoulder injury for Jacob StockdaleSat Jul 05 2025 - 22:06
Late change for Ireland as Cian Prendergast misses Georgia game through illnessMax Deegan is brought into the 23 for game in TbilisiSat Jul 05 2025 - 15:30
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 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’Ireland’s squad for Test in Tbilisi includes six uncapped playersSat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell excited to see how Irish players react to Georgia pressureTommy O’Brien and Darragh Murray will win first caps, while others are poised to do so from the benchThu Jul 03 2025 - 09:03
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 GeorgiaThu Jul 03 2025 - 06:00
Scott Wilson added to Ireland squad for Georgia and Portugal tour ‘Improving’ Gavin Coombes encouraged to take chance to impressWed Jul 02 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s versatile Tom Ahern hopes he can live up to ‘Slim Reaper’ moniker in summer TestsInjuries have denied him a first Ireland cap, but the second row is looking to put those setbacks behind himSat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
Time of reckoning for Lions as they face Western Force in first tour matchEight 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 GeorgiaIreland will also face hosts Italy and New Zealand in Pool CFri Jun 27 2025 - 15:00
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 openerLeinster hooker to captain the Lions for Saturday’s game against Western Force in PerthThu Jun 26 2025 - 10:59
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force with 11 Irish players in matchday squad Eleven Irish players included in matchday squadThu Jun 26 2025 - 08:36
Connacht’s Ben Murphy out to cap year of stunning personal progress with Ireland debutMove to western province from Leinster breathed fresh life into scrumhalf’s careerThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell minding the house but Andy Farrell kept abreast of Ireland progress on summer tourNew-look Ireland team may offer glimpse into the future in tests against Georgia and PortugalWed Jun 25 2025 - 06:00
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 AustraliaSat Jun 21 2025 - 07:39
Historymaker Fin Smith was diligent and unstinting in trying to prime misfiring Lions against ArgentinaBetter days lie ahead for the outhalf, whose grandfather Tom Elliot played for the LionsFri Jun 20 2025 - 22:34
Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things upAki to start at inside centre against Argentina, partnered on the outside by Scotland’s TuipulotuFri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Diarmuid Kilgallen links up with Ireland squad as training cover for Calvin NashMunster 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 PrendergastPumas head coach announces his team for Friday night’s encounter against the Lions at the Aviva StadiumWed Jun 18 2025 - 14:44
Neil Doak names two uncapped players in Ireland squad for Under-20 World Championship squadHooker Luke McLaughlin and winger Páidí Farrell receive call-up for tournament in ItalyWed Jun 18 2025 - 13:55
URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four yearsThe 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 32-7Leo Cullen dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out hours before kick-offSat Jun 14 2025 - 19:41
US Open Day One as it happened: McIlroy (+4) and Lowry (+9) struggle at OakmontJJ Spaun has clubhouse lead on four underThu Jun 12 2025 - 22:34
Bulls stalwart Willie le Roux urges teammates to seize moment in Croke Park showdown with LeinsterBeing decisive when opportunity knocks is key to victory, says two-time World Cup winnerWed Jun 11 2025 - 19:00
Six of the best games between Leinster and Bulls ahead of URC finalSouth African side have had plenty of success against Leinster in recent yearsWed Jun 11 2025 - 14:51
Rónan Kelleher parks all thoughts of Lions to focus on winning URC arm-wrestle against ScarletsHooker keen to gain upper hand in the scrum and push Leinster towards semi-final berthFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s to open World Rugby Championship campaign against GeorgiaNeil Doak’s side to later face Italy and New Zealand in Pool CThu May 29 2025 - 15:37
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 professionalsWed May 28 2025 - 22:45
Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this seasonNew Zealander on doing justice for his team-mates, the Lions’ tour of Australia and Saturday’s URC match against ScarletsWed May 28 2025 - 19:19
