Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. A lie about IrelandNations Championship results so far belie third place in World Rugby’s rankingsTue Jul 21 2026 - 06:00
Jack Conan says Ireland were ‘a little bit soft’ against the All BlacksIreland forward was of the view that this tour will prove beneficial in the long runMon Jul 20 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell focused on maximising teamwork in effort to bridge gap with world’s bestIreland head coach aims to iron out errors ahead of Rugby World Cup next yearMon Jul 20 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New ZealandOfficials at Eden Park ruled Luke Jacobsen should only receive a yellow card for launching himself at Josh van der Flier and sticking elbow outSat Jul 18 2026 - 13:34
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortressSix-try New Zealand extend Auckland unbeaten streak to 53 gamesSat Jul 18 2026 - 11:55
Doug Howlett: ‘Munster are going to find it difficult to attract international players’Former All Black reflects on his happy years playing and working for Munster, but fears the province’s recent struggles will make it harder to get top talentSat Jul 18 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It mightn’t look like it, but New Zealand rugby is under threatA changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sportsFri Jul 17 2026 - 13:00
Dan Sheehan lauds ‘unbelievable’ Sam Prendergast ahead of All Blacks test Irish captain says Ireland will be in trouble ‘if we have one toe on the plane’ for season-ending game at Eden ParkFri Jul 17 2026 - 06:25
Tadhg Furlong aiming to tip the balance of his 50-50 record against the All BlacksMemories of breakthrough victory against New Zealand a decade ago continue to inspire Leinster playerFri Jul 17 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland need something special to penetrate New Zealand’s fortressAndy Farrell says it will be ‘right up there’ if Ireland inflict All Blacks’ first Eden Park defeat in 32 yearsFri Jul 17 2026 - 00:00
Jimmy O’Brien’s ‘great form’ earns him nod from Andy Farrell for All Blacks clashIreland head coach says Leinster player is ‘on top of his game’ ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship game in Eden ParkThu Jul 16 2026 - 09:15
New Zealand v Ireland: Josh Moorby to start as Dave Rennie names All Blacks squadHead coach picks first-choice line-up from players available for Saturday’s Nations Championship gameThu Jul 16 2026 - 07:16
Reporting on the Ireland rugby team is a glimpse into a world of luxuryExclusive training settings and high-end hotels are the order of the hour – and it’s not too shabby for the journalists eitherThu Jul 16 2026 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie OsborneRobert Baloucoune will make a delayed first appearance of the tour after recovering from the tight hamstringWed Jul 15 2026 - 22:31
‘Chalk and cheese’: Jamison Gibson-Park says Ireland move transformed himScrumhalf is back in the familiar setting of Auckland ahead of Nations Championship showdown with the All BlacksWed Jul 15 2026 - 06:00
‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the insideNew Zealander backs boys in green to ‘put their game on’ in Auckland against the All Blacks on SaturdayWed Jul 15 2026 - 06:00
Full-strength Ireland squad ‘excited’ to tackle All Blacks and Eden Park history New Zealand have not lost at their Auckland fortress for 32 years and 52 gamesTue Jul 14 2026 - 07:09
Ireland visit to All Blacks fortress could be start of something specialWin, lose or draw, Andy Farrell’s side will learn more about themselves in Nations Championship encounterTue Jul 14 2026 - 06:00
New Zealand clash will be extra special for breakout Ireland star Sean JansenBorn and reared in Dunedin, Jansen will have plenty of family and friends watching on at Eden ParkTue Jul 14 2026 - 00:00
All Blacks must be more balanced to beat Ireland, Dave Rennie saysNew Zealand beat Italy 47-17 on Saturday after underperforming in first halfMon Jul 13 2026 - 10:00
Ireland prepare for daunting prospect of playing New Zealand in Eden Park citadelFarrell excited by playing All Blacks in Auckland: ‘We have a shot at doing something that nobody’s done’ Mon Jul 13 2026 - 06:00
Sam Illo on his Ireland debut: ‘It’s everything I’ve always wanted to do’‘I can’t really describe it in words. I’d say a dream come true.’Mon Jul 13 2026 - 06:00
Infectious joy of Ireland’s new quartet outshines laboured win over JapanConnacht's Billy Bohan and Ulster's Bryn Ward underline the value of rugby's alternative pathwaysSun Jul 12 2026 - 14:33
Andy Farrell: ‘How Sean Jansen attacked the game as a debutant, it’s a learning for everyone’Head coach admitted 36-20 scoreline flattered Ireland in Nations Championship matchSat Jul 11 2026 - 16:00
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Japan despite flawed performance Much-changed Irish side was slick at times, but not without hiccups and clunkinessSat Jul 11 2026 - 15:18
Keith Gleeson: ‘The fear is Super Rugby will fall in a few years’The former Ireland player, who was reared in Sydney, discusses his concerns about the future of professional rugby in Australia and the ‘very special’ Andy FarrellSat Jul 11 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ronan O’Gara might just be the rocket that Leinster needWhile it may be hard for Munster fans to stomach, Leinster would be a sound move for the La Rochelle head coachFri Jul 10 2026 - 13:00
‘I know what he’s trying to do’: Andy Farrell not taking the bait from Eddie JonesIreland head coach would not be drawn into a back-and-forth with Japan counterpart ahead of Nations Championship clashFri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against JapanAndy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’Fri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals against Japan as Tadhg Beirne to captain for first timeSean Jansen starts at No 8 while Ciarán Frawley makes first Test start at out-half as Farrell looks to build depth ahead of New Zealand clashThu Jul 09 2026 - 11:51
Eddie Jones expects Japan to ‘dominate’ Irish scrum in Nations Championship clashJones returns from suspension with just one change after Japan's win over Italy as Ireland include two uncapped front-row replacements.Thu Jul 09 2026 - 11:20
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with JapanAndy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23Thu Jul 09 2026 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David HumphreysIRFU performance director spoke with the La Rochelle head coach in April about his future ambitionsThu Jul 09 2026 - 00:00
‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chanceScrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play JapanWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:00
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best formLeinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury strugglesWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:00
Billy Bohan and Sam Illo in line to make Ireland debuts against JapanJeremy Loughman out of this week’s action following head injury against Australia Tue Jul 07 2026 - 09:53
Eddie Jones completely right and completely wrong about Nations ChampionshipJapan coach makes another comment that has a distinctly anti-Irish whiff about itTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
‘There’s little moments that are pretty cool’: Prendergast brothers shine in AustraliaSam relishing chance to play alongside Cian as they soak up ‘class’ atmosphere Down UnderTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Rugby’s new bonkers era dawns with tries galore in perfect conditionsOpening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggeratedMon Jul 06 2026 - 00:01
Ireland weather Australian revival to open Nations Championship campaign with thrilling winAndy Farrell praises character of his team to come back from first-half deficit in SydneyMon Jul 06 2026 - 00:00
Cian Prendergast hails brother Sam’s match-winning display for Ireland against AustraliaDecisive kick added to Sam Prendergast’s redemptory end to the seasonSun Jul 05 2026 - 09:19
Andy Farrell beams with pride over Ireland’s effort in hard-fought win in SydneyIreland head coach commends his side’s resolve in ‘hell of a Test match’ against the WallabiesSat Jul 04 2026 - 16:11
Australia v Ireland: Wounded Wallabies to unleash ‘unbelievable’ centre pairingAustralia aiming to piggyback on feelgood vibes generated by the Socceroos in Nations Championship openerSat Jul 04 2026 - 00:00
Gerry Thornley: Not too late for Joe Schmidt to rose-tint his Australian legacyFormer Ireland head coach has three Tests left in charge of the WallabiesFri Jul 03 2026 - 15:02
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against AustraliaIreland ready to ‘put on a show’ for diaspora in Sydney in Nations Championship openerFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:09
‘I’m just grateful for everything’: Robert Baloucoune is living the dream – finallyIreland player takes pride in paying back his mother, who became a single parent in tragic circumstances when he was sixFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:00
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to proveAndy Farrell says number of Irish expats expected to be among crowd in Sydney adds to excitementFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:09
Andy Farrell says James Lowe will be sorely missed but rules out considering him for World CupHead coach indicates Lowe is unlikely to feature in World Cup plans as Osborne shifts to left-wingFri Jul 03 2026 - 00:00
‘Not at the moment’: Joe Schmidt says Leinster job not of current interestSchmidt names Australia team to face Ireland and strongly indicates he will not coach an international side againThu Jul 02 2026 - 12:00
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praiseOsborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this SaturdayThu Jul 02 2026 - 08:21
