The Offload: Bayonne’s Tuilagi move could help secure McCloskey’s Ulster future Ireland under-20 side avoid winner’s curse; Haley playing his way back into Ireland frameMon Mar 25 2024 - 08:00
Eve Higgins comfortable in the spotlight as Ireland’s centre of attention Player was just 16 when assimilating into Ireland Sevens squad and 18 when handed first contractSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
New-look Leinster face tricky assignment against Zebre Jamie Osborne and Andrew Osborne make their first senior competitive outing together for Leinster away to ZebreFri Mar 22 2024 - 16:09
Connacht seek fourth straight URC win as they welcome Lions to GalwayFive changes to western province in the pack as they face tough test against South African oppositionFri Mar 22 2024 - 15:05
Ulster favoured to win away to Sharks in Richie Murphy’s first gameFamiliar look for the Ulster province in game against a talented South African side seriously out of formFri Mar 22 2024 - 14:50
Munster looking to clip Ospreys’ wings at the Liberty stadium Graham Rowntree has made three changes to the team that beat Zebre last time out as John Hodnett returns to the backrow in the slightly unfamiliar role of blindside flankerThu Mar 21 2024 - 19:00
Richie Murphy leaves fine Under-20 legacy as he departs for Ulster interim postThe Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his strideMon Mar 18 2024 - 08:00
Blackrock win 71st Leinster Schools Senior Cup in emphatic fashionDublin school got their marquee players flowing as they were too strong for St Michael’s CollegeSun Mar 17 2024 - 15:46
Peter O’Mahony: ‘If it was my last one it is not a bad one to go out on’Ireland captain’s future remains uncertain after he lifted the Six Nations crown following victory over ScotlandSat Mar 16 2024 - 19:56
Ireland v Scotland: How the Irish players rated at the AvivaRobbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter stand out in what was not a vintage displaySat Mar 16 2024 - 19:21
Ireland v Scotland: Stafford McDowell tasked with stopping Bundee Aki on the gainlineSix Nations analysis: Scotland rejig their midfield once again to counter the powerful Irish centre’s carrying threatSat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
Ireland power past Scotland but denied U20 Six Nations title by England Scotland show grit to frustrate for much of the contest but Ireland score four tries in the final quarter to add gloss to the scorelineFri Mar 15 2024 - 21:20
U20 Six Nations: Ireland should outlast Scotland but title hopes remain out of their handsA 32-32 draw vs England removed a hat-trick of Grand Slams from the agenda but nevertheless they still hope to finish top of the pileFri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00
Walker and Edogbo return to the starting XV as Ireland U20 chase Six Nations gloryIreland head coach Richie Murphy makes two changes and a positional switch to the starting XV that drew with England last weekendWed Mar 13 2024 - 19:28
England 23 Ireland 22: Six minutes of sloppiness cost Andy Farrell’s sideIreland had victory within their grasp but got slack and let it slipMon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Josh van der Flier keeps his standards high as Ireland fall to EnglandWhether in defence or attack, Ireland’s open-side flanker made his presence felt at TwickenhamSun Mar 10 2024 - 17:56
Fate takes a dim view of Ireland’s 6-2 bench gambleSix Nations: Ireland forced to spend much of the game at Twickenham with a reshuffled backline due to early backline injuriesSat Mar 09 2024 - 19:19
No foregone conclusion but Ireland look well-equipped to cope with Borthwick’s game planSix Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome IrelandSat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s U20 Grand Slam dreams fade against England despite gutsy drawExcellent Luke Murphy injury-time try, converted by Sean Naughton, means championship will go down to final weekendFri Mar 08 2024 - 21:41
England scrum could ruin Ireland U20’s Grand Slam bid in BathRichie Murphy’s team may have to produce their best performance to beat powerful hostsThu Mar 07 2024 - 19:00
Winger Finn Treacy wants Ireland U20 to impose themselves on physical England side Richie Murphy’s side and their English opposition are the only unbeaten teams remaining ahead of round four of the U20 Six NationsThu Mar 07 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: Resolute Sligo end Instonians’ 32-game winning streakFortress Sligo; Leinster welcome back Michael Milne; Connacht’s progressive David Hawkshaw; a numbers game; and word upMon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Ireland coach Ian Keatley focuses on the next job - to make history with the U20sThe young Ireland team’s backs’ coach is potentially two matches away from achieving a unique featSat Mar 02 2024 - 06:00
Munster’s young guns get a chance to earn their stripes against Zebre Craig Casey, Tom Ahern, and Jeremy Loughman return from Ireland campThu Feb 29 2024 - 15:57
Ireland are forewarned - Immanuel Feyi-Waboso doesn’t need time or space21-year-old wing was born in Wales but opted to declare for England and continue to pursue his medical degree at Exeter UniversityThu Feb 29 2024 - 06:00
Player Watch: Bundee Aki’s ability to consistently win collisions was priceless in Ireland’s victory over WalesHis all-action performance was a continuation of his string of superb displays at the World CupSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
England’s carelessness, sloppy handling and poor kicking all contribute to their downfall at MurrayfieldScotland’s captain Finn Russell displayed his golden touch, while left wing Duhan van der Merwe has become a try-scoring titanSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
Ireland 31 Wales 7: How the Irish players rated in the Six Nations matchBundee Aki the standout as sloppy Ireland do enough to secure a bonus point victory at the AvivaSat Feb 24 2024 - 16:55
Head-to-head: Calvin Nash v Rio DyerMunster winger Calvin Nash has settled well to his task in the Ireland side in the absence of the injured Mack HansenSat Feb 24 2024 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s look to pack a bigger punch in attack to continue winning run at Musgrave ParkIreland under-20 coach Richie Murphy will be looking for an improvement on the error-strewn display against Italy when Wales visit Musgrave ParkFri Feb 23 2024 - 06:00
Ireland beware a Warren Gatland flattering to deceiveWales coach complimentary across various topics, from playing structures in Irish rugby to success of the national teamThu Feb 22 2024 - 19:44
Ireland U20s name new frontrow for Friday night’s match with Wales U20s Six Nations preview: Ireland forwards coach Aaron Dundon says squad ‘all pretty delighted’ for Richie Murphy on getting Ulster jobWed Feb 21 2024 - 18:49
Richie Murphy to take over from Dan McFarland as Ulster head coach Ireland Under-20 coach set to take over as interim head coach once Six Nations campaign endsWed Feb 21 2024 - 17:26
Cameron Winnett is the poster boy for Wales squad’s youthful rejuvenation under Warren GatlandCardiff player has twice seen defeat to Ireland as an Under-20, but he is hoping third time’s a charm if Wales head coach picks him for Saturday’s game at the AvivaTue Feb 20 2024 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s lineout: ‘We haven’t changed a massive amount. I’d say we’re doing what we do a little bit better’O’Connell said that players and coaches saw Six Nations opener against France as an opportunity to expunge the World Cup disappointmentFri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan remains in contention for Ireland’s game against WalesGarry Ringrose, Peter O’Mahony, Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne all take part in training sessionThu Feb 15 2024 - 16:56
Caelan Doris: Captaining Ireland in Six Nations another significant milestone for born leaderTwenty-five year-old Leinster stalwart Caelan Doris honoured to captain Ireland and follow in the footsteps of the likes of Johnny Sexton and veteran Peter O’MahonyThu Feb 15 2024 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber on Ireland holding Italy scoreless: ‘For any defence coach a zero is a thing of beauty’ Leinster senior coach lived vicariously through his players as he watched Ireland beat Italy 36-0 in Six Nations game at Aviva StadiumTue Feb 13 2024 - 06:00
Stuart McCloskey: ‘It’s been pretty seamless for me’Ireland v Italy saw the Ulster man thrive at inside centre, having been given an opportunity by Bundee Aki’s injuryMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Jack Crowley takes the ball and runs with it as Irish 10 jersey fits snugly once againTwo matches into the post-Johnny Sexton era, the Munster outhalf has done almost everything that could have been asked of himMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland 36 Italy 0: How the Irish players rated in the shutout at the Aviva John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland made it two bonus-point wins to start the Six NationsSun Feb 11 2024 - 17:15
Ireland vs Italy head-to-head: Stuart McCloskey v Tommaso MenoncelloBundee Aki has become a key player for Ireland while Tomasso Menoncello has all the qualities to become a generational talent for ItalySat Feb 10 2024 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s may need another bench mark to keep impressive Italians at bayMartino was born in Florence where his mum Carlotta is from, he spent some time in Bourgoin and Limerick before moving to Rosario in ArgentinaFri Feb 09 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony’s Six Nations milestone appearance on the horizonSunday will mark the Corkman’s 50th cap for Ireland since he made his debut against Italy in 2012Fri Feb 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland U20s change it up for the Italian job at Musgrave Park on Friday nightIan Keatley: ‘It was incredible for those guys to step up, getting their experience and stamping their mark’Thu Feb 08 2024 - 09:39
Jerry Flannery to join Rassie Erasmus’s new South Africa coaching ticketFormer Ireland hooker will once again be working with Rassie Erasmus, who returns to role of Springboks head coachTue Feb 06 2024 - 12:48
Tadhg Beirne first among equals on the strength of MarseilleBeirne’s talent has been evident from his days with the Scarlets to his homecoming at Munster that enabled a Test match careerMon Feb 05 2024 - 06:00
‘Stunned. Shaken. Reversed’: French media react to Ireland’s record win in MarseilleVictory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soilSun Feb 04 2024 - 11:25
Under-20 Six Nations: Ireland start title defence with daunting assignment in FranceGiven the home team’s strength in depth, Richie Murphy’s side will have to close to flawless - and courageous - to win in Aix-en-ProvenceSat Feb 03 2024 - 06:00
‘Ireland will have to learn to live without Sexton’: What the French media are saying ahead of Six Nations openerFrench press mulls absence of talisman Dupont while acknowledging life without ‘the master’ Sexton for visitorsThu Feb 01 2024 - 18:00
