Ireland v Fiji team news: Gus McCarthy, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast all startJamie Osborne starts at fullback while Cian Prendergast is in line to play alongside younger brother SamThu Nov 21 2024 - 13:58
Leo Cullen has sights set on coaching Ireland one day, says Leinster CEOLeinster head coach has signed a new two-year contract to extend his term at the provinceThu Nov 21 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v Fiji: Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu in line to make Irish debutsSam Prendergast set to make his first international start while Jamie Osborne looks like getting a run at fullbackWed Nov 20 2024 - 20:13
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring sign contract extensions with UlsterUlster captain to move off his central IRFU contact at the end of this seasonWed Nov 20 2024 - 17:41
Leinster A make eight changes for Munster clash on Friday nightHarry Byrne retained at outhalf with Cormac Foley coming in at scrumhalfWed Nov 20 2024 - 16:25
Leo Cullen signs two-year contract extension to push Leinster tenure to at least 12 seasonsHead coach had previously signed a number of rolling one-year deals with the provinceWed Nov 20 2024 - 13:00
Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby has become more than a little entitled and it doesn’t suit usArgentina have beaten every other Tier 1 nation away from home, Ireland preserving their record should be praisedTue Nov 19 2024 - 06:00
Thomas Clarkson ‘can’t help but feel happy’ after memorable Ireland debut against Argentina Match also marked Cian Healy drawing level with Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most capped playerTue Nov 19 2024 - 06:00
Keith Wood and Joy Neville to be inducted into Rugby Writers Hall of FameThe duo will be honoured at the annual gala function at the Guinness StorehouseMon Nov 18 2024 - 20:43
Farrell unfazed by Ireland being outscored in latter stages of Autumn Nations Series Tests ‘Too small a sample size ... It’s certainly not a trend,’ according to Ireland head coachMon Nov 18 2024 - 06:00
Leicester Tigers and Montpellier among clubs looking to sign Leinster’s Ross ByrneAndy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with FijiMon Nov 18 2024 - 06:00
AIL round-up: St Mary’s strike late to hold Cork Con to draw as Ballynahinch march on Terenure return to winning ways thanks to victory over GarryowenSun Nov 17 2024 - 19:00
Improved structure for domestic game means Fiji more potent than everEuropean-based stars now supplemented by fully professional home-based players competing in the Super Rugby PacificSun Nov 17 2024 - 06:00
‘We’ll see the best of it in the next two games’: Andy Farrell backs Ireland players to come goodIreland head coach not overly concerned at penalty count and says players need to be patientFri Nov 15 2024 - 23:53
Ireland hold on at the death for victory over Argentina after lacklustre second halfAndy Farrell’s side roared into a 22-9 half-time lead but Argentina came back and set up a chance of a first win in DublinFri Nov 15 2024 - 22:31
AIL preview: Big guns needing to make up ground after indifferent startsChampions Cork Con, Terenure and Lansdowne have lost 10 games between them over first six roundsFri Nov 15 2024 - 19:46
Gerry Thornley: France-New Zealand could be the best match of the Autumn Nations SeriesThere’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday nightFri Nov 15 2024 - 17:18
Ireland v Argentina: Hosts must improve or fall prey to Pumas on a missionArgentina have lost on all of their previous visits to Dublin - but they are equipped to punish any Irish frailtiesFri Nov 15 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris: Frustration from All Blacks defeat fueling excitement for Argentina clashIreland captain accepts team feeling ‘pressure to perform’Thu Nov 14 2024 - 14:19
Sam Prendergast ‘ready’ to make Ireland debut, says Andy FarrellHead coach unveils his side against Argentina on Friday as Ireland look to bounce back following defeat to All BlacksThu Nov 14 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v Argentina: Robbie Henshaw takes over from Bundee Aki in only change to starting XVAki not named in the matchday 23 with Sam Prendergast and Thomas Clarkson in line to make their debuts off the benchWed Nov 13 2024 - 17:17
Connacht’s Santiago Cordero hopes things go Argentina’s way against Ireland Condero says Felipe Contepomi has made a huge impact and it can be seen in Argentina’s resultsWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
Farrell set to stay his hand on wholesale changes for Ireland XV against ArgentinaRobbie Henshaw likely to be recalled in midfield, while indications are that Jack Crowley will line out as outhalfTue Nov 12 2024 - 20:04
Gonzalo Bertranou and Argentina targeting unfinished business in DublinLos Pumas may have lost on all 10 previous visits to Ireland but wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in 2024 show this side’s qualityTue Nov 12 2024 - 17:16
Juan Martín González and Argentina want to change their tune against Ireland in DublinThe Pumas have lost on all 10 treks to Dublin, the last eight of them being November internationalsTue Nov 12 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland were poor, the referee was poor, the crowd was poor and the All Blacks were adequateAndy Farrell’s men will be stung by the manner of the loss but success for the southern hemisphere nations sets up the rest of the Autumn Nations Series nicelyMon Nov 11 2024 - 19:00
Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clashCiarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form ArgentinaMon Nov 11 2024 - 06:00
Ireland intent on ‘bouncing back’ against improving Argentina Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over ItalyMon Nov 11 2024 - 06:00
Ireland fall to third in world rankings after defeat to New ZealandIreland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand secondSun Nov 10 2024 - 19:14
AIL round-up: St Mary’s shine on return to Division 1A with spiky win over rivals TerenureThere was no disputing the merits of the Mary’s win in a long-awaited Energia All-Ireland rematchSun Nov 10 2024 - 19:08
Ireland’s energy and accuracy ‘wasn’t what was needed’ to beat All Blacks, says FarrellLoss to New Zealand ends Ireland’s 19-match winning streak at homeSat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
Argentina, the wandering minstrels of world rugby, are starting to find their grooveFelipe Contepomi’s squad will be bringing a more adventurous game against Ireland at the Aviva next SaturdaySat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
All Blacks end Ireland’s winning streak at home with deserving victoryA strangely subdued night in the Aviva where the Irish attack floundered on errorsFri Nov 08 2024 - 22:53
AIL Preview: St Mary’s and Terenure get ready to renew acquaintancesNeighbouring clubs to meet for first time since 2018Fri Nov 08 2024 - 18:52
Gerry Thornley: Set-piece will be crucial if Ireland are to beat All BlacksWith Tadhg Furlong out, recalling Iain Henderson to the bench adds some horsepowerFri Nov 08 2024 - 17:30
Ireland v New Zealand preview: Where the Test could be won and lost and why the duel at 10 looks pivotal New Zealand v Ireland preview: Caelan Doris says ‘it goes up another level’ against All BlacksFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris’s era as Irish rugby captain begins in earnest against All Blacks at the Aviva Caelan Doris’s leadership will be based foremost on his own deedsFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell insists revenge not a factor for Test at AvivaTen of the starting XV who suffered World Cup heartbreak against All Blacks start in Friday’s showdownThu Nov 07 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Keenan, Hansen and Gibson-Park all return in strong Irish selectionFinlay Bealham in at tighthead as hamstring injury rules Tadhg Furlong out of autumn campaignWed Nov 06 2024 - 14:03
Conrad Smith says limiting player workload is critical to reducing head injuries in rugbyHead of player welfare and performance in International Rugby Players’ association whether it’s a red card or a 20-minute red card you are still going to have the same number of concussions and head impact eventsWed Nov 06 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Andy Farrell is set to name strong sideFinlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absencesTue Nov 05 2024 - 19:50
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke remembers Irish roots as he prepares for Ireland TestThe All Black was the 2024 Rugby Championship’s leading try scorer with sixTue Nov 05 2024 - 15:24
Ireland v New Zealand rivalry: Rugby’s ‘favourite grudge match’ was not always this wayThe All Blacks won their first 28 games against Ireland, which led to a superiority complexTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role ‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva StadiumMon Nov 04 2024 - 20:15
Munster look to reset following most eventful of weeksFollowing team's spirited display against New Zealand XV, province’s brains trust turn their thoughts to the pressing business of finding a new head coachMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Throwback game throws up a cracker as battling Munster go down to All Blacks XVBoth coaches agree that games like Saturday night’s sell-out clash at Thomond Park still have their placeMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony proves fitness and sharpness in 40-minute Munster runMunster interim head coach Ian Costello delighted with how the side played against an All Blacks XV selectionSat Nov 02 2024 - 21:22
Understrength Munster aim to stand up to All Blacks againDeprived of 20 players through injuries and Irish call-ups, Munster can draw on history as they host illustrious visitorsSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this eveningSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks starting Beauden Barrett at outhalf brings intrigueIrish eyes will be trailed firmly on the events at TwickenhamFri Nov 01 2024 - 17:46
