James Ryan driven by opportunity to take a swipe at World Champions South Africa‘These are the games you want to be involved in, against the best teams in the world’Tue Nov 18 2025 - 18:00
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile StickMon Nov 17 2025 - 20:02
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose available for November finale against the SpringboksStuart McCloskey ruled out due to groin injuryMon Nov 17 2025 - 15:28
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November toursMon Nov 17 2025 - 12:33
Talking Point: Ireland’s defence of their line needs to improve considerably ahead of Springboks visit Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coachesSat Nov 15 2025 - 23:32
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand outJamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the WallabiesSat Nov 15 2025 - 22:29
Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of playersAustralia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and SchmidtFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Bundee Aki admits he must raise his game ‘to another level’ with his place no longer guaranteedDespite criticism of the team, Connacht centre says Ireland are reacting well following high-profile retirementsFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast: ‘Getting bogged down by outhalf rotation is selfish’Shared ambitions leave no room for bad blood between Leinster outhalf and Munster’s Jack CrowleyThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Opportunities abound for Thomas Clarkson after impressive rookie yearTighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progressWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman out to get the better of mentor Joe SchmidtNew Zealander became a professional rugby player in 2012 following a surprise phone call from SchmidtWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
‘I know it’s colder than Australia’: Wallaby Angus Bell ready for Ulster stintAustralian forward to play overseas on sabbatical and go to Ulster on short-term agreementTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Lineout struggles cause concern for Ireland against JapanThree of the first seven lineouts went astray before an improvement in the second halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 17:53
Eddie Jones bemoans referee Gianluca Gnecchi’s interpretation of knock-on for Timoney tryJapan head coach was disappointed with his team’s performance in the second halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 17:22
Ireland’s Andy Farrell pleased by much-improved second-half display against JapanHead coach said team were flat and lacking ‘bite’ in the first halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 16:55
Poppy rage appears to be losing its poisonous edge, so maybe the message is sinking inNobody should be forced to wear the contentious symbol - take it from the British Legion and Imperial War MuseumFri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Eddie Jones: ‘The change in Irish rugby has been extraordinary’Japan head coach believes Ireland will get through difficult period after loss of ‘generational players’Thu Nov 06 2025 - 21:36
‘I am definitely not where I want to be’: Craig Casey targets key role for Ireland Refreshingly frank and ambitious, the Munster scrumhalf hopes to get a chance against Japan to atone for All Blacks disappointmentThu Nov 06 2025 - 06:00
Ireland failed to stifle New Zealand momentum in closing quarter, says Rónan KelleherHooker says team needs to get back to ‘nailing our individual drill’ to fix lineout woesWed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
It was just like watching Ireland of long ago as Andy Farrell’s men crumbled late onAlarming nature of final-quarter collapse against New Zealand must be addressedMon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand Crowley-Prendergast debate rages on while questions should now be asked about US experimentSun Nov 02 2025 - 14:39
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26: How the Irish players rated at Soldier FieldStuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird show up well in Chicago but too many players fail to finish out game stronglySat Nov 01 2025 - 22:35
Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugbyThe outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup drawFri Oct 31 2025 - 09:42
November internationals give Rieko Ioane a chance to show he still has something to giveAll Black (28) has some history with Johnny Sexton to contend with ahead of his arrival at LeinsterTue Oct 28 2025 - 19:26
Munster growing in belief with unbeaten run, says Clayton McMillanHead coach reckons full-strength Munster ‘could be some hell of a team’Mon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Gritty Munster extend winning run to five while much-changed Leinster power past ZebreUlster’s unbeaten run ended in South Africa at the hands of LionsMon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Connacht test Munster but home side hold on at Thomond ParkMunster overturn half-time deficit to maintain winning runSun Oct 26 2025 - 12:14
Johnny Watterson: Westminster turns Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban into a political footballKnee-jerk reaction follows security decision to deny Israeli club’s fans tickets for Europa League clash with Aston VillaFri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Ireland captain Caelan Doris could return for All Blacks clashNumber 8 has not featured since undergoing shoulder surgery in MayTue Oct 21 2025 - 06:00
Mack Hansen ruled out of New Zealand game in ChicagoIreland wing picked up an injury playing for Connacht on Friday nightMon Oct 20 2025 - 13:36
Leo Cullen says his Leinster side ‘just not battle-hardened at the moment’‘You’ve got to understand, to get to the pitch of a game, you’ve got to play some games’Sat Oct 18 2025 - 21:20
Clayton McMillan sent Munster out ‘to be the hunter, not the hunted’ Head coach delighted with his side after Croke Park game plan works perfectlySat Oct 18 2025 - 20:50
Munster hand out a Croke Park hiding as Leinster’s title defence continues to unravel Leo Cullen’s side opened the scoring but they shipped the next 31 points against a rampant Munster Sat Oct 18 2025 - 20:18
Fawning Infantino in a tough spot if Trump tells him to pull Boston’s World Cup gamesUS president has drawn the 2026 World Cup into his culture wars with American citiesThu Oct 16 2025 - 19:43
Tyler Bleyendaal not expecting a Croke Park beauty contest when Leinster face MunsterMunster have won just twice in the last 15 derby meetings with LeinsterWed Oct 15 2025 - 06:00
Leinster to play home European pool games at the Aviva Stadium Leo Cullen’s side will take on Harlequins on December 6th while Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle arrive on January 10th Tue Oct 14 2025 - 15:48
Josh van der Flier says not being selected for Lions Test matches was ‘hard to take’Leinster backrower enjoyed experience of being captain against SharksTue Oct 14 2025 - 06:00
Irish swimmer Shane Ryan to take part in highly controversial Enhanced GamesEnhanced Games will allow athletes to dope as they compete for $1 million to break world recordsMon Oct 13 2025 - 19:49
Positives from Sharks win but Leinster want to be ‘hell of a lot better’, says Leo CullenLeinster registered their first win of the new URC season against the Sharks at the AvivaSat Oct 11 2025 - 21:39
Third time’s the charm as Leinster take first URC win of the season against SharksLeo Cullen’s side were economical in attack and impressive defensively against the South African sideSat Oct 11 2025 - 19:46
Rugby unions have signalled disgust at breakaway league, but players may hedge their betsMike Tindall-fronted consortium has caused panic in national organisationsFri Oct 10 2025 - 06:00
James Lowe ready for the storm after the calm as Leinster face Sharks at homeRested after bruising Lions tour, winger knows he has to ‘show up physically’ in his opening game for LeinsterWed Oct 08 2025 - 06:00
IRFU among unions urging ‘extreme caution’ over participation in proposed R360 competitionGroup of national unions say new league would be ‘enormously harmful’Tue Oct 07 2025 - 18:21
Leinster look to returning Lions to finally get them purring against SharksDefending champions are second from bottom in the URC table after losing opening two matchesTue Oct 07 2025 - 06:00
Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosisJames Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soonMon Oct 06 2025 - 19:00
Leinster boost as Jamie Osborne returns to training ahead of Sharks gameVersatile Ireland international back returns from minor hamstring injuryMon Oct 06 2025 - 12:34
Clayton McMillan optimistic ahead of first Thomond Park outing with MunsterAfter an away win over Scarlets in their URC opener, Munster welcome Cardiff to Limerick on SaturdayFri Oct 03 2025 - 18:44
Leinster need not panic yet, but must return to their own ways for Bulls trip Luke McGrath to captain Leo Cullen’s side in PretoriaFri Oct 03 2025 - 16:00
Aoife O’Rourke on Hyrox after World Boxing Championships: ‘Fitness, racing and music to my ears’Ireland’s boxing world champion will next compete at Hyrox HamburgFri Oct 03 2025 - 06:00
Like Bethpage next year’s Irish Open at Trump’s Doonbeg will be about more than golfThe decision to use Co Clare links course for the national Open is divisiveFri Oct 03 2025 - 06:00
