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Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony signs one-year contract extension with Munster

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony signs one-year contract extension with Munster

O’Mahony ends speculation on his future after agreeing to a Munster contract which will be topped up by the IRFU

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 11:29
Croke Park to host first rugby match in 14 years if Leinster beat La Rochelle

Croke Park to host first rugby match in 14 years if Leinster beat La Rochelle

Leinster’s usual Champions Cup knockout home venue, the Aviva Stadium, is unavailable due to hosting the Europa League final

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 14:53
Republic of Ireland 0 England 2 (FT) - Euro 2025 qualifier defeat as it happened

Republic of Ireland 0 England 2 (FT) - Euro 2025 qualifier defeat as it happened

Ireland finish strong but cannot find the back of the net after a pair of first half goals for England

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 21:24
Ringrose, Healy and O’Brien all injury doubts for Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle

Ringrose, Healy and O’Brien all injury doubts for Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle

Healy limped off during Saturday’s victory over Leicester with a leg issue while Ringrose and O’Brien continue to recover from longer term injuries

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 14:31
Stuart McCloskey to see out Ulster contract despite Top 14 interest

Stuart McCloskey to see out Ulster contract despite Top 14 interest

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey to complete his contract and remain with Ulster until the end of the 2025 season

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 06:00
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Exeter hooker has not been involved at international level since she accused an IRFU employee of ‘slurry spreading’ in 2021

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 17:57
Champions Cup team news: Keenan fit for Leinster as Munster welcome back Snyman

Champions Cup team news: Keenan fit for Leinster as Munster welcome back Snyman

Leinster missing Garry Ringrose and Jimmy O’Brien for visit of Leicester Tigers while Crowley and Casey once again start for Munster

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 17:05
Challenge Cup team news: Aki and Bealham back for Connacht, Henderson fit for Ulster

Challenge Cup team news: Aki and Bealham back for Connacht, Henderson fit for Ulster

Connacht line out against Pau while Ulster also travel to France to take on Montpellier in the round of 16

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 13:06
Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Frisch joined province in bid to play for Ireland but has opted to declare for country of his birth

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 14:47
From Mayobridge to New Orleans - Charlie Smyth’s journey to the NFL

From Mayobridge to New Orleans - Charlie Smyth’s journey to the NFL

Seven months after his first American football kicking trial, the former Down goalkeeper has signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Former captain William Porterfield leaves board of Cricket Ireland

Former captain William Porterfield leaves board of Cricket Ireland

Porterfield previously combined board duties with coaching at Gloucestershire before taking up a new job with Lancashire earlier this month

Mon Apr 01 2024 - 11:41
URC: Leinster 47 Bulls 14 (FT) - as it happened

URC: Leinster 47 Bulls 14 (FT) - as it happened

Catch up on the action as Leinster turn on the style in the second half to pull away from their South African visitors

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 21:45
Cricket Ireland defend purchase of two Teslas amid financial pressure

Cricket Ireland defend purchase of two Teslas amid financial pressure

Governing body says hire purchase agreement is financially prudent and ‘financially advantageous’

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 18:31
Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth signs with New Orleans Saints

Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth signs with New Orleans Saints

Mayobridge native signs three-year deal with the Super Bowl 44 champions after visiting their facility on Friday

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 16:55
Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of Olympics

Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of Olympics

World Champion boxer previously told by Irish Athletic Boxing Association that she would not be part of their Olympic plans

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 14:39
John O’Shea: ‘I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager’

John O’Shea: ‘I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager’

Interim Ireland boss refuses to take his hat out of the ring to become Stephen Kenny’s permanent successor

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 22:48
Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) - as it happened

Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) - as it happened

Catch up on all the action as John O’Shea ends his interim period in charge of Ireland with a narrow defeat

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 22:15
Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth to train with New Orleans Saints

Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth to train with New Orleans Saints

22-year-old becomes the first of the Irish quartet on the NFL’s International Pathway Programme to visit at a franchise’s facility

Mon Mar 25 2024 - 19:45
Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack

Five ways Ireland can improve to stay ahead of the Six Nations pack

Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
Adapt or die - Ireland’s attack still top of the pile, but evolution is required

Adapt or die - Ireland’s attack still top of the pile, but evolution is required

Scotland and England showed different yet effective blueprints for how to slow Ireland down - Andy Farrell and his staff must now adjust a winning formula

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
James Ryan set for spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for an arm injury

James Ryan set for spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for an arm injury

Leinster secondrow picked up the issue in a “freak accident” during Ireland training and is now a doubt for the province’s Champions Cup action

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 15:01
Ireland 17 Scotland 13 (FT): Ireland claim back-to-back Six Nations titles

Ireland 17 Scotland 13 (FT): Ireland claim back-to-back Six Nations titles

Follow all of the reaction after Andy Farrell’s side came out on top in a hard-fought battle at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 20:16
Ireland 36 Scotland 0 (FT) - England win U20s Six Nations crown despite Irish victory

Ireland 36 Scotland 0 (FT) - England win U20s Six Nations crown despite Irish victory

Ireland needed France to do them a favour against England in Pau but the visitors run out 14-point victors in an impressive display

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 21:57
Six Nations analysis: Five ways Ireland can bounce back to beat Scotland

Six Nations analysis: Five ways Ireland can bounce back to beat Scotland

From exposing Scotland’s lax backfield coverage to taking advantage of a quirky defensive ploy, a breakdown of how Ireland can prevail on Saturday

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 12:00
Ireland vs Scotland: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Six Nations title decider

Ireland vs Scotland: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Six Nations title decider

All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side looks to bounce from defeat at Twickenham to still finish top of the Six Nations table

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 08:48
New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland’s November opponents

New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland’s November opponents

World Cup quarter-final rematch set for the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies also come to town on November 30th

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 20:00
Irish errors or an English masterclass? How Steve Borthwick’s tactics gave Ireland a taste of their own medicine

Irish errors or an English masterclass? How Steve Borthwick’s tactics gave Ireland a taste of their own medicine

England coaching staff devised an attacking gameplan and selection policy reminiscent of Ireland at their devastating best

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 06:00
England v Ireland: Ellis Genge’s clear out on Tadhg Furlong leaves fans in the dark

England v Ireland: Ellis Genge’s clear out on Tadhg Furlong leaves fans in the dark

The Offload: Ireland’s kicking and poor execution in the air cost them dearly at Twickenham

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch to Six Nations squad

France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch to Six Nations squad

French-born centre would become a non-Irish qualified (NIQ) player if he is capped against England next weekend

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 18:38
England 23 Ireland 22 (Full-time)Ireland’s Grand Slam dream dies at Twickenham

England 23 Ireland 22 (Full-time)Ireland’s Grand Slam dream dies at Twickenham

Marcus Smith hits a drop-goal with the last kick of the match to hand Steve Borthwick’s side a landmark victory

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 19:13
Six Nations: Five ways Ireland can beat England at Twickenham

Six Nations: Five ways Ireland can beat England at Twickenham

From beating the blitz defence to creating uncomfortable chaos in transition, how Andy Farrell’s side can prevail on their travels to London

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 14:12
England v Ireland: Blitz defence is all the rage, but who first came up with the idea?

England v Ireland: Blitz defence is all the rage, but who first came up with the idea?

Six Nations: Andy Farrell, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards have their claims but all roads lead back to the Springboks

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
England v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash

England v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash

All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side prepares to travel to Twickenham and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 17:55
Cricket Ireland opt to postpone home series against Australia

Cricket Ireland opt to postpone home series against Australia

Home series against South Africa will be held in the UAE while domestic T20 franchise competition will not be held in 2024

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 13:00
Ulster extend contracts of James Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell

Ulster extend contracts of James Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell

Three-year deals will keep the three 25-year-olds at the province until 2027 at the earliest

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 16:59
Cathal Forde signs two-year contract extension with Connacht

Cathal Forde signs two-year contract extension with Connacht

Young centre has impressed for the province after being highlighted as a strong prospect at U20 level

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 14:23
Ireland marginally ahead after wickets tumble on day one vs Afghanistan

Ireland marginally ahead after wickets tumble on day one vs Afghanistan

Mark Adair records maiden Test five-for while Curtis Campher leads the way with the bat as Ireland marginally trail their hosts at the close

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 16:00
Venue for Afghanistan-Ireland Test switched to accommodate schools competition

Venue for Afghanistan-Ireland Test switched to accommodate schools competition

Smaller Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi will now host the match as Ireland seek their first ever victory in Test cricket in the game’s longest format

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 18:25
Six Nations analysis: Wales proud of defence but offer no blueprint for Ireland’s rivals

Six Nations analysis: Wales proud of defence but offer no blueprint for Ireland’s rivals

Visitors passive at breakdown and failed to complement this with sufficient aggressive line-speed; England will offer a different threat

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 06:00
Ireland won’t take a home rugby international out of Dublin - but should they?

Ireland won’t take a home rugby international out of Dublin - but should they?

The Offload: Antoine Dupont sees off Ireland Sevens in Vancouver; Wolfhounds claim Celtic Challenge

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
UK media reaction to Ireland v Wales in Six Nations: ‘Men against boys’

UK media reaction to Ireland v Wales in Six Nations: ‘Men against boys’

Despite the big defeat there were some promising signs for Wales spotted by visiting journalists

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 12:53
Ireland 31 Wales 7 (Full-time) - as it happened

Ireland 31 Wales 7 (Full-time) - as it happened

Text commentary from the Aviva Stadium as Andy Farrell’s side looks to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive

Sat Feb 24 2024 - 16:23
Six Nations analysis: Five ways Ireland can beat Wales

Six Nations analysis: Five ways Ireland can beat Wales

Tactical areas that can give Ireland an edge include Wales’s inability to scramble in defence and a poor kicking and territory game

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 13:00
Ireland v Wales: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash

Ireland v Wales: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash

All you need to know as the Six Nations returns from a down weekend with Ireland’s clash with Wales in Dublin

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 10:50
Kyle Hayes returns to the Limerick team for the first time since violent disorder conviction

Kyle Hayes returns to the Limerick team for the first time since violent disorder conviction

25-year-old was found guilty last year following an incident that took place in 2019 but was cleared of assault causing harm

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 10:05
Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray offered contracts by Munster and Ireland

Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray offered contracts by Munster and Ireland

Extensions advanced to the pair will predominantly be Munster deals with the IRFU topping up those salaries

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 18:57
Leinster and Munster name inexperienced sides for Saracens and Harlequins friendlies

Leinster and Munster name inexperienced sides for Saracens and Harlequins friendlies

Andrew Osborne and Diarmuid Mangan start for Leinster; Alex Kendellen captains Munster squad featuring three academy starters

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 12:55
Damien Duff: I’d rather the Casement Park money went to League of Ireland academies

Damien Duff: I’d rather the Casement Park money went to League of Ireland academies

Duff’s honesty and willingness to give an opinion are enthralling, though perhaps his nearest and dearest don’t always agree

Wed Feb 21 2024 - 06:00
Ireland call on Béibhinn Parsons among Sevens players available for Six Nations squad

Ireland call on Béibhinn Parsons among Sevens players available for Six Nations squad

Head coach Scott Bemand named 35-strong squad along with seven training panellists

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 15:59
Perception vs data - Ireland’s Six Nations stars are not who we’ve been told

Perception vs data - Ireland’s Six Nations stars are not who we’ve been told

Stats company Oval Insights released their player ratings based on advanced analytics

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 06:00
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