Tonga feel what they learned from Ireland game may help against Scotland Scotland coach says his players are in a good space physically and determined to improve on defeat to South AfricaSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Mike Catt is coaching exactly how he played in Ireland’s World Cup tiltIreland coach grew up in South Africa, played for England, and now has a key role in ‘amazing environment’ at Rugby World CupSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks team profiles for the big World Cup Pool B game in Paris John O’Sullivan looks at Jacques Nienaber’s starting 15 and Bomb Squad bench for Saturday’s at the Stade de FranceThu Sept 21 2023 - 15:00
Rugby World Cup: South Africa happy to put their faith and fate in Manie Libbok’s hands The Springboks’ talented outhalf has been criticised for his place-kicking but is confident his team will be at their best against Ireland on Saturday in the Rugby World CupWed Sept 20 2023 - 18:29
Letter from Paris: Excavating memories of a stern madame and tennis temper tantrumsI didn’t so much check in at my hotel as undergo an interview by Madame Saint Guilhem as she established the ‘who and why’ of my visit to ParisWed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks opt for 7-1 split with Eben Etzebeth fit to startJacques Nienaber says decision to name just one back on the bench is ‘for this specific game’Tue Sept 19 2023 - 18:09
Ronan Kelleher’s return gives Ireland a vital fresh option to face SpringboksIreland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injuryMon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00
Ireland 59 Tonga 16: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup Pool B winBundee Aki scores two tries in impressive performance as Johnny Sexton breaks Irish scoring recordSat Sept 16 2023 - 22:42
Charles Piutau: ‘It’s no surprise to me that Ireland are the number one side’Rugby World Cup: The Tonga and former Ulster fullback recounts his unique path to Saturday’s showdown with Ireland in NantesSat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
Tonga include four former All Blacks in team to face Ireland in Nantes Ireland v Tonga: Fullback Salesi (Charles) Piutau, centre Malakai Fekitoa, scrumhalf Augustine Pulu and number eight Vaea Fifita to take the fieldThu Sept 14 2023 - 19:29
Prodigal sons return to Tongan colours without diluting the essence of the Sea Eagles spiritRugby World Cup: Forwards coach Zane Hilton believes allowing players to express themselves is vitalWed Sept 13 2023 - 18:09
Saturday cannot come quickly enough for Tonga who have Ireland in the crosshairs ‘We will keep hitting them back … throw everything we have at them,’ says the Pacific nation’s most capped playerWed Sept 13 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Having dropped the ball initially, Marseilles must pick it upRugby World Cup: Following a somewhat chaotic opening weekend, the old port city will get other opportunities to better showcase its virtues as a rugby venueMon Sept 11 2023 - 20:26
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from opening weekend of games World Rugby acknowledges logistical woes, Ireland not kicking kings against Romania, Bundee Aki puts his hand up while Jesse Kriel challenge looked like a red cardMon Sept 11 2023 - 09:13
Two quickfire second-half tries secure South Africa’s dominance over frail Scotland Scotland kept Rugby World Cup holders at bay for first half of error-strewn match, but Springboks got into their strideSun Sept 10 2023 - 21:51
Borthwick ‘pleased for players’ as Ford escorts 14-man England past ArgentinaRugby World Cup: Pumas had no answer to England’s defensive discipline and Ford’s kicking excellenceSun Sept 10 2023 - 12:49
Ireland v Romania talking point: Ireland need to be smarter against better sides at Rugby World CupThere were plenty of positives in Bordeaux but the kicking game will need to be sharpened upSat Sept 09 2023 - 19:01
Rugby World Cup: Scotland know South Africa. But do they know how to beat them?Gregor Townsend’s talented Scotland team face a huge challenge against South Africa in a pivotal Pool B clash at the Rugby World CupSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
England’s revisionism may not survive a mauling from the Pumas in Marseilles If Argentina remain disciplined, they have the courage and players to go after England in the wider channelsSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool DPressure on Bothwick as England stick to conservative game planThu Sept 07 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool CFrance 2023: Pool C — Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, PortugalWed Sept 06 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Ireland’s opponents in Pool BFrance 2023: Pool B — Ireland, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, TongaTue Sept 05 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool AFrance 2023: Pool A — France, Italy, Namibia, New Zealand, UruguayMon Sept 04 2023 - 08:00
Four Irish referees took different paths to Rugby World Cup and close knit friendshipIreland’s Andrew Brace, Chris Busby, Joy Neville and Brian MacNeice will all officiate in ParisFri Sept 01 2023 - 17:00
Under-20 graduates set to show their spurs at Rugby World Cup Ireland's Grand Slam results since 2019 underscore success of Irish elite player pathway as most effective in northern hemisphereFri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu has ‘good plan’ for IrelandRugby World Cup: Tonga can call upon a host of former All Blacks in Charles Piutau, Vaea Fifita, Malakai Fekitoa, Augustine Pulu and George MoalaThu Aug 31 2023 - 05:00
Romania suffer injury setbacks including captain Mihai Macovei ahead of Rugby World Cup Mighty Oaks showing little form prior to tournament, with only victory a 31-25 win over Spain at tail end of Rugby Europe competitionWed Aug 30 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad: Profiles of the 33 men looking to become world championsHead coach Andy Farrell has picked a balanced squad which includes 18 World Cup debutantsMon Aug 28 2023 - 15:03
Johnny Sexton: ‘You make mistakes, you say sorry, and hold your hands up’Ireland captain says he regrets on-pitch comments made to match officials after Champions Cup final but is now focused on Rugby World CupMon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00
Andy Farrell delighted he persuaded Keith Earls not to retire from rugby last yearIreland head coach calls winger ‘outstanding’ as he looks forward to the World Cup in FranceSun Aug 27 2023 - 22:00
Jimmy O’Brien finds versatility comes with a hefty tariffHugo Keenan’s metronomic excellence at fullback casts a long shadow for anyone challenged to deputiseSun Aug 27 2023 - 14:12
Ireland player ratings v Samoa: A night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien but Conor Murray shinesIreland v Samoa: Ryan Baird and Conor Murray had strong nights while it was a night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien and Tom StewartSat Aug 26 2023 - 22:29
Ireland’s back three provide both inspiration and perspiration in victory over England Hansen, Lowe and Keenan caused the visitors a host of problems with their industry, clever movement and astute game managementMon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
‘More of this and England won’t get past quarters’: English media see red over defeat to IrelandEngland finish ‘godforsaken summer series’ with ‘worst of the three performances’Sun Aug 20 2023 - 11:38
Ireland 29 England 10: How the Irish players rated in World Cup warm-up winJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks with Mack Hansen a deserved man of the matchSat Aug 19 2023 - 20:27
Johnny Sexton given three match ban ruling him out of Ireland’s World Cup warm up gamesIreland captain to miss games against Italy, England and Samoa but to return for World Cup openerSun Jul 16 2023 - 21:45
Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy: ‘I am extremely proud of what we have done’Disappointment of final defeat to France fails to take away positives of a very successful seasonFri Jul 14 2023 - 21:37
France win a third consecutive World Under-20 title as they beat Ireland on Bastille DayUnder-20s World Rugby Championship final sees Six Nations defeat avenged in comprehensive fashion in South AfricaFri Jul 14 2023 - 20:50
Ireland Under-20s stand on the threshold of history in Cape TownJohnny Sexton awaits his fate; and Denise O’Sullivan speaks about her father, playing with the boys and World Cup hopesFri Jul 14 2023 - 09:49
Ireland U20s v France: Richie Murphy’s squad can make history in World Championship decider U20s world rugby championship: Ireland looking to deny France a third title in a rowFri Jul 14 2023 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton may have to wait until next week to learn outcome of disciplinary hearingDecision of the disciplinary tribunal will be communicated to Sexton and Leinster firstThu Jul 13 2023 - 18:19
Croke Park toddler a reminder of how sport can be magical and beguiling Rory McIlroy prepares for British Open at Scottish Open; Paddy Bradley speaks highly of Derry’s midfieldThu Jul 13 2023 - 09:42
Leinster face away game to La Rochelle to kick off next season’s Champions CupURC winners Munster will host Bayonne at Thomond Park in their opening fixture on Saturday, December 9thThu Jul 13 2023 - 09:22
Ireland into Under-20 World Championship final as Clare left with regrets aplenty Kilkenny set up repeat of 2022 hurling decider, Denis Walsh on the GAA’s desire to tackle online abuseMon Jul 10 2023 - 11:33
‘We will be going back with something for Jack’ - Ireland to meet France in under-20 deciderIreland looking to win this competition for a second time in next Friday’s deciderSun Jul 09 2023 - 20:18
Ireland power past the Junior Springboks to earn Under-20 World Championship final placeRichie Murphy’s side held firm in first half before opening up after the break to win handsomelySun Jul 09 2023 - 18:36
Ireland must once again find inner strength if they are to reach Under-20 World Cup final Team coping with death of team-mate’s father and Munster rugby elite performance officer Greig Oliver, and deaths of Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall in GreeceSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
Focused Ireland Under-20s aiming to finish the job at end of harrowing weekTeam has had to show astonishing resilience on and off the pitch, following the tragic deaths of Greig Oliver, Andrew O’Donnell and Max WallFri Jul 07 2023 - 16:28
France roll over Ireland in disappointing farewell in TallaghtLet us know how you think we could improve this newsletter by filling out a quick surveyFri Jul 07 2023 - 10:03
Former Ireland and Leinster rugby coach Roly Meates dies aged 85 after long illness Dublin dentist held a number of highly influential positions in both coaching and administrationThu Jul 06 2023 - 15:49
