Four capped players included in Emerging Ireland squad to play South AfricaThe 35-man squad includes Robert Baloucoune, Shane Daly, Max Deegan and Caolan BladeWed Sept 14 2022 - 13:45
Ireland A to take on All Blacks XV at the RDS in NovemberThe Emerging Ireland squad for the three game tour to South Africa is due to be named later in the weekMon Sept 12 2022 - 14:25
Gannon on cusp of fulfilling childhood ambition as Ireland take on Barbados`I can’t wait to start my next chapter. I thought the coaches in Memphis would be better for me. They have a track record of producing great tennis players’Mon Sept 12 2022 - 05:00
‘The Olympics is next’ - focus switches to Paris qualification after historic Sevens World Cup bronze James Topping’s squad beat World Series champions Australia 19-14 to win a first ever medal at the tournament, while Irish Women finish seventhSun Sept 11 2022 - 20:56
Sevens World Cup: Ireland set up quarter-final clash with South Africa after win over EnglandIreland women’s team will face New Zealand in the quarter-finals with a hard fought win over BrazilFri Sept 09 2022 - 17:57
Jack Kelly puts legal career on hold while Sevens World Cup bid is in sessionOnce a fullback he’s adapted to a different role in James Topping’s squad without losing any of his pace or footworkTue Sept 06 2022 - 05:00
Leinster’s young guns front and centre in 26-21 pre-season victory over Harlequins at The StoopJacob Stockdale marked his return for Ulster after almost a year out through injury by scoring a late try in a 31-12 win over the Exeter ChiefsFri Sept 02 2022 - 22:21
Emerging Ireland to take on three South African Currie Cup teams in Bloemfontein Simon Easterby will take the role of head coach for the Toyota Challenge series while the squad will largely come from recent Ireland Under-20 playersWed Aug 31 2022 - 14:18
Mike Prendergast keen to empower players as Munster adjust to new backs’ coachNew Munster backs’ coach impressed by the playing resources at his disposalWed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
Gavin Coombes to miss start of Munster’s URC campaignIreland backrow is ruled out with a groin injuryTue Aug 30 2022 - 18:07
Rory McIlroy storms back in final round to clinch Tour ChampionshipUlster man overturns six-shot deficit to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup three timesSun Aug 28 2022 - 23:07
Ireland lose second Test to Japan in Tokyo as series finishes levelGreg McWilliams proud of the work that the squad has put in over an historic tour for Irish women’s rugbySun Aug 28 2022 - 19:00
Japan square the Test series with a deserved victory over Ireland in TokyoGreg McWilliams’ team concede five tries in a deserved 19 point victory for JapanSat Aug 27 2022 - 13:11
Rory McIlroy frustrated as Scottie Scheffler threatens to make the Tour Championship a processionRory McIlroy finds birdies hard to come by as he struggles to stay in touch with the world number oneSat Aug 27 2022 - 12:44
Ireland look to make it two wins from two in Tokyo but tougher test expectedGreg McWilliams side hoping to take the Test series 2-0 on what has been an historic first tour for an Irish women’s rugby squadFri Aug 26 2022 - 19:00
Injuries inform selection for Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams ahead of second Test against Japan Former England international flanker Jo Brown will make her Irish debut in TokyoFri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00
Scottie Scheffler remains the man to catch in Tour Championship finale at East LakeRory McIlroy suffers a triple bogey seven on his opening hole as he bids to win a record third FedEx titleThu Aug 25 2022 - 22:12
Ireland make three changes for second Test against Japan ‘It is a great chance for us to explore our depth further and give players the opportunity they deserve’Thu Aug 25 2022 - 11:51
Lowdown: European Masters The picturesque layout in the Swiss Alps places a huge stress on the short game.Thu Aug 25 2022 - 06:00
Lowdown: Tour ChampionshipRory McIlroy will be looking to make a fast start in Atlanta to eat into Scottie Scheffler’s six-shot advantageThu Aug 25 2022 - 06:00
Ireland players get a glimpse of professional life as part of tour culture in JapanIrish assistant coach and former captain Niamh Briggs is hugely enjoying her new role in helping the next generation find their feet in Test rugbyWed Aug 24 2022 - 19:00
Munster to host touring South Africa XV in NovemberThe game may take place at the 45,000 capacity Pairc Ui Chaoimh subject to GAA approvalWed Aug 24 2022 - 14:48
URC fixtures confirmed as Ulster host Connacht on weekend of September 16-18League stage of tournament incorporates 18 rounds with Munster to play Leinster over Christmas periodThu Jul 28 2022 - 13:35
Shane Nolan appointed as new Leinster CEONavan native will take over from Mick Dawson after joining from GoogleThu Jul 28 2022 - 13:15
From Tullamore to Tokyo: Ireland captain Nichola Fryday set to take lead role in professional era Winning an Ireland cap before she had played provincial rugby, Fryday hasn’t taken a backward step in her careerThu Jul 28 2022 - 06:00
IRFU to offer professional contracts to Ireland women’s 15s players for the first time Over 40 contracts expected to be announced before two Test tour to Japan next monthThu Jul 28 2022 - 06:00
IRFU not one of rugby’s governing bodies facing legal case by former players over brain injuryThe legal case is involving a group of rugby players diagnosed with early-onset dementiaMon Jul 25 2022 - 12:28
Golf lowdowns: All you need to know about this weekend’s Evian Championship, British Senior Open and Cazoo ClassicLeona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow chase Major glory in France while Pádraig Harington aims to make it back-to-back senior Majors in ScotlandWed Jul 20 2022 - 16:58
Beirne produces a performance for the ages as Ireland provide the ultimate Test resultBeirne asked his team-mates to hold his coat, while he got to workMon Jul 18 2022 - 06:00
New Zealand media reaction: ‘Ireland are the legendary team that the All Blacks used to be’Official statement from New Zealand rugby says performances from Ian Foster’s team have not been good enoughSun Jul 17 2022 - 12:27
All Blacks 22 Ireland 32 - Player ratingsHow the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in WellingtonSat Jul 16 2022 - 11:43
World Rugby may ask Jaco Peyper to change his tune on several controversial decisions in Ireland’s win over All BlacksDoes the recipient have to end up with broken bones or a severe concussion for it to warrant a red card? Answer on a postcard to World RugbySun Jul 10 2022 - 18:36
New Zealand media reacts to Ireland defeat: ‘It’s now increasingly difficult to see how the coaching team can survive’John O’Sullivan looks at the press reaction as Ireland beat the All Blacks in second TestSun Jul 10 2022 - 13:20
Ireland player ratings v New Zealand: O’Mahony, Doris and Van der Flier impressVan der Flier made 21 tackles, won turnovers at the breakdown and stripped possession from New ZealandSat Jul 09 2022 - 11:48
Sam Prendergast kicks Ireland under-20s to last ditch victory over England in Verona Richie Murphy’s side record their first win of the summer series in dramatic fashionTue Jul 05 2022 - 21:24
New Zealand media reaction: ‘Ireland’s tour is fast descending into treacherous territory’The rugby world is rotating on the correct axis now that the All Blacks are once again in the ascendancySun Jul 03 2022 - 13:04
New Zealand 42 Ireland 19 - Ireland player ratings John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Ireland’s performance in the first Test defeat at Eden ParkSat Jul 02 2022 - 12:25
Herbert’s 20-20 vision remains the goal for the defending champion The Australian loved playing alongside Harrington, feeding off the energy and warmth of the crowdFri Jul 01 2022 - 19:11
Irish Open Digest: Migliozzi’s snowman woes Italian’s challenge melts away as he suffers a forgettable 84 at Mount JulietFri Jul 01 2022 - 19:01
Irish Open Digest: Lowry looking to out Fox leader Ryan when Ireland take on All Blacks John O’Sullivan takes a look at the stories behind the scenes at Mount JulietThu Jun 30 2022 - 19:08
Niall Kearney determined to play his card to maximum effect despite rough deal Dubliner opens with four-under 68 at Mount Juliet as he looks to make the most of curtailed scheduleThu Jun 30 2022 - 18:28
Ireland Under-20′s second half revival not enough to rescue victory against South AfricaThe Irish team were physically pummelled up front by the Baby Boks in VeronaWed Jun 29 2022 - 21:56
Patrick Campbell’s presence a welcome boost for Ireland Under-20s as they face Baby BoksRichie Murphy’s side hoping for an incremental improvement after disappointing defeat to France in opening game of summer seriesTue Jun 28 2022 - 19:53
Ireland Under-20s well beaten by France in VeronaRichie Murphy’s side show guts and resilience but are very much second best against a powerful and free flowing French teamFri Jun 24 2022 - 21:54
Ireland Under 20s: Seven players return from team that beat France for rematch in ItalyOpening match of summer series to take place tonight, with England and South Africa also in the poolFri Jun 24 2022 - 11:20
TV View: The perils of being a hurling goalkeeper laid bare at Semple Stadium Pat Collins’s early mistake will haunt him but profligate Cork’s defeat had a thousand fathersSun Jun 19 2022 - 19:00
Ireland under-20s missing two thirds of Grand Slam ‘starters’ for tournament in ItalyHead coach Richie Murphy has called up 10 Under-19 players in a squad that will face France, South Africa and England in VeronaSat Jun 18 2022 - 01:00
Former All Black Ngatai’s resilience a key factor in forging a rugby career Leinster’s new signing has overcome severe concussion and injuries but always bounced backThu Jun 16 2022 - 16:19
TJ Perenara included in Māori All Blacks squad to face Ireland Brad Weber and Tyrel Lomax the other experienced New Zealand internationals in the 28-man squadWed Jun 15 2022 - 15:19
Behind the scenes: Toulouse offered Ireland glimpse of Sevens heaven and pathway to future successAn intimate look at a World Series tournament from inside the squads as they competed in France SevensSun Jun 12 2022 - 10:18
