Improving Fiji should provide relevant trial for IrelandFijians’ strongest possible side unlikely to be soft touches in Test match at the AvivaFri Nov 11 2022 - 20:18
Jimmy O’Brien, the most versatile Irish player aroundIf he backs up last weekend’s display against Fiji on Saturday he’ll be the player who has made the most strides in the Irish pecking order this monthFri Nov 11 2022 - 19:00
IRFU income up from €84m to €116m but ‘we’ve got to live within our means’ - PottsChief executive says key message is that after torrid period in rugby due to the impact of Covid-19, ‘the ship has been stabilised’Fri Nov 11 2022 - 17:30
Andy Farrell acknowledges Ireland A performance prevented further tinkering for Fiji clashOnly seven players who featured in defeat to All Blacks XV feature in the Aviva Stadium on SaturdayFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v Fiji: Nine changes for Andy Farrell with Jeremy Loughman to win first capRobbie Henshaw returns to midfield, with Joey Carbery at outhalfThu Nov 10 2022 - 13:13
Andy Farrell ready to mix and match for Fiji test Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland for the first time against Fiji with Joey Carbery likely to start at outhalfWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:05
Gerry Thornley: Paying Ireland fans deserve more than current offering at the Aviva stadiumThere are plenty of examples out there to help improve match days, like letting spectators in on the TMO referralsTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Cheslin Kolbe not cited for tackle against Ireland South African fullback received yellow card for incident involving Mack HansenMon Nov 07 2022 - 21:53
Andy Farrell faced with some interesting selection calls for Ireland’s clash with FijiCoach must find balance in retaining experience next Saturday while also delving further into squadMon Nov 07 2022 - 19:03
Leinster lead tributes to late Paul McNaughton, the very definition of a sports manHe enjoyed a unique playing career across three sports - rugby, football and Gaelic gamesMon Nov 07 2022 - 14:56
Conor Murray ruled out of Fiji and Australia TestsRyan Baird, Joe McCarthy and Ciarán Frawley all to miss Saturday’s Fiji clashMon Nov 07 2022 - 13:30
Mack Hansen’s licence to roam pays off for Ireland against South AfricaErasmus posts another video on social media picking out two similar incidentsMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Ireland stand tall in the battle of wills to edge South Africa in thunderous Test Farrell’s men showed again what an adaptable all-court team they are with their victory over world champions South AfricaMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Ireland grit it out against trademark physical buffeting from SpringboksIreland coach Andy Farrell already looking forward to starkly contrasting test against Fiji next weekSun Nov 06 2022 - 21:00
Andy Farrell delighted after Ireland come out on top in ‘old-fashioned slinging match’‘I thought the character of the side was immense for all sorts of reasons’Sat Nov 05 2022 - 22:05
Ireland stand firm against intense Springboks challenge to claim another memorable winAndy Farrell’s side claim victory over world champion in an old-fashioned bruiserSat Nov 05 2022 - 20:26
Up-tempo Ireland can keep physical South Africa in check in mouthwatering autumn openerBruising clash of styles in prospect at the Aviva Stadium as world champions come to townSat Nov 05 2022 - 06:00
100 not out: Momentous achievement for new centurion Conor Murray Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland when he lines out at scrumhalf against South AfricaSat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v South Africa: Stuart McCloskey promoted from bench as Robbie Henshaw ruled out Jimmy O’Brien pulled from Ireland A squad to take up bench role in Saturday’s 23Fri Nov 04 2022 - 11:45
Andy Farrell and Ireland braced for the ultimate challenge against SpringboksThe number one-ranked side facing the reigning world champions South Africa; it's a special occasion for Irish rugbyFri Nov 04 2022 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Conor Murray handed starting berth on occasion of 100th cap Robert Baloucoune and Garry Ringrose the other changes to side that won third Test against New ZealandThu Nov 03 2022 - 16:22
New centurion Conor Murray set for centre stage on his landmark day Munster man looks set to start at scrumhalf against South Africa with Gibson-Park on the bench while Keenan poised to start at fullbackThu Nov 03 2022 - 06:01
Erasmus excited to be back at the heart of the action after his suspensionSpringboks' director of rugby Rassie Erasmus looking forward to returning to match-day duties against Ireland following his suspensionThu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
IRFU look to improve match-day experience in wake of fan discontent over alcohol salesThe IRFU is to introduce new measures in an attempt to improve supporters’ match-day experiences at Ireland’s three November internationalsThu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
No waterboy duties for Rassie Erasmus against IrelandSouth Africa’s director of rugby will be in the coach’s box at Lansdowne RoadWed Nov 02 2022 - 17:36
South Africa opt to place faith in tried and trusted Team selection suggests, true to type, the Springboks have come to beat Ireland up at the Aviva Stadium on SaturdayWed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe named at fullback for first timeWorld’s No 1-ranked side to meet the world champions on SaturdayTue Nov 01 2022 - 14:11
Gerry Thornley: Fractious rivalry in store when Ireland take on Springboks As ever with South Africa, this tour is about winning and, ideally, wining four gamesTue Nov 01 2022 - 06:00
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell could have strong hand to deal from for Springboks clash Josh van der Flier in line to return to training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s gameMon Oct 31 2022 - 16:12
Rugby in the firing line as brain damage is linked to contact sportOne of Ireland’s leading neurologists says problems remain as much societal as rugbySat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
IRFU would be ‘ecstatic’ if Andy Farrell becomes Lions head coach, says performance chief David Nucifora: ‘If he gets offered that job and chooses to take it, we’d be fully supportive of him’Fri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Nucifora confirms Ireland will enter one team in inaugural women’s Celtic Cup in January29 women players accepted IRFU contracts ranging from €15,000 to €30,000Fri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Almost quarter of elite women players reject IRFU contract offer Large majority of contracts start at €15,000 plus bonuses, with a minority starting at €30,000Wed Oct 26 2022 - 18:11
Andy Farrell undaunted by high expectations or taxing schedule Andy Farrell looking forward to seeing how extended Ireland squad deals with games against All Blacks XV and Springboks inside 24 hours.Wed Oct 26 2022 - 01:00
Joey Carbery set to train with Ireland this week as shoulder injury fears allayedCiarán Frawley’s workload will be managed after he also injured a shoulder in derby gameTue Oct 25 2022 - 14:34
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read offers his expertise to LeinsterHead coach Leo Cullen finds weeks like this the most enjoyable when many players make their debutsTue Oct 25 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster need to circle the wagons as Ulster game looms large Lose to Ulster and Munster will face a struggle to make next year's Champions CupTue Oct 25 2022 - 05:00
Tadhg Furlong to be assessed ahead of Ireland’s game against South AfricaRhys Ruddock and Ryan Baird will train this week after returns from Graduated Return to Play ProtocolsMon Oct 24 2022 - 14:48
Leinster eventually make their class tell as depleted Munster run out of optionsLeinster's superior strength in depth all too evident as they overcome depleted MunsterMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
McGrath provides another reminder of his enduring quality Leinster's man of the match against Munster, Luke McGrath, still retains hopes of adding to his Irish capsMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
IRFU awaiting update on Carbery injury following Munster’s defeat to LeinsterUlster to begin preparations for Munster game later this weekMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
Leinster knuckle down in the second half to see off Munster’s brave challenge at the AvivaThrilling derby slips away from visiting side as Leinster secure bonus-point victory at the deathSat Oct 22 2022 - 19:50
Leinster look to have edge on Munster as Sexton and Carbery face off at the AvivaAnother test of the strength in depth usually only means one outcome in this marquee fixtureSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
Refreshed Furlong excited by the prospect of another showdown with MunsterLeinster's Tadhg Furlong delighted to be back in action in time for Munster showdownSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
Leinster boss Leo Cullen ‘expecting a real, physical challenge’ against Munster at the AvivaDual playmakers on each side could make for an open encounter on Saturday eveningSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
URC: Johnny Sexton back in side to captain Leinster against MunsterCiarán Frawley comes in at fullback with Jimmy O’Brien and Jamie Osborne on the wingsFri Oct 21 2022 - 14:11
Jean Kleyn looking forward to ‘probably still one of the ultimate tests in world rugby’ Experienced lock sees Leinster game as another chance to radically change the trajectory of Munster’s seasonFri Oct 21 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell will be hoping for some lucky breaks with injuries ahead of Ireland’s autumn campaignJamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan have not played since series win over All BlacksThu Oct 20 2022 - 06:00
Six uncapped players picked for Ireland squad for autumn internationalsAndy Farrell’s men to play South Africa, Fiji and Australia at the Aviva next monthWed Oct 19 2022 - 14:22
Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou relishing ‘massively exciting’ clash with LeinsterMunster awaiting the results of scans on four players ahead of Saturday’s game at the Aviva StadiumWed Oct 19 2022 - 06:00
