Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s Chicago adventure was deflating in more ways than oneIndecisive refereeing and a disappointing result against the All Blacks killed the atmosphere in Soldier FieldTue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
‘There’s All Black bodies just flying in to you’: Paddy McCarthy on his Ireland Test debut The 22-year-old relished his baptism of fire at Soldier Field as he followed older brother Joe on to the Irish squadTue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
‘Zero excuses from here’: Farrell seeks Ireland response to bruising All Blacks defeatWith three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’Mon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
Stuart McCloskey left Soldier Field with reputation enhanced despite injury frustrationsUlster man repaid boss’s faith after being picked to start against All Blacks ahead of Lions pairMon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’Sun Nov 02 2025 - 12:53
Andy Farrell says lack of mental sharpness at key times cost Ireland dearly in Chicago Head coach was perplexed by decision to upgrade Tadhg Beirne’s yellow card to a redSun Nov 02 2025 - 00:23
All Blacks punish tiring Ireland in final quarter as they run in three tries to seal the deal Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in ChicagoSat Nov 01 2025 - 22:58
IRFU looking at playing a Test match in the US every year up to 2031IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts outlines plan ahead of meeting with All Blacks in ChicagoSat Nov 01 2025 - 19:37
‘I couldn’t even finish my second bottle of beer’: Rob Kearney on 2016 win over All Blacks Breakthrough victory left New Zealand with no choice but to start respecting Ireland, ex-player insistsSat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Where will this international be won and lost?Andy Farrell: ‘These lads are fit. The challenge is for them to be mentally sharp, to be ahead of the game’Sat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: In Chicago where American sports rule, rugby is seen as an oddityLetter from Chicago: The Windy City’s staple diet is sports, food and beerFri Oct 31 2025 - 20:29
Andy Farrell makes some telling tweaks on Ireland return as McCloskey and Baird get their chance Paddy McCarthy is another set to be given a huge opportunity against the All Blacks in Chicago Fri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Jack Crowley: ‘I don’t think I was hard done by’Outhalf’s tackle count in Croke Park victory against Leinster pointed to an added intensity in his gameFri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
New Zealand make three changes as Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke return to backlineEthan de Groot returns from concussion to take his place in the All Blacks frontrowThu Oct 30 2025 - 18:31
For James Lowe, New Zealand is a Test that never loses its shine33-year-old has sights set on hanging around for 2027 World CupThu Oct 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier FieldIreland captain has been out of action since Leinster’s Champions Cup defeat to Northampton in MayWed Oct 29 2025 - 21:14
Paul O’Connell insists he’s ‘very happy in the trenches’ after leading Ireland on summer tour O’Connell has returned to his role as forwards coach after the summer games in Tbilisi and LisbonWed Oct 29 2025 - 17:00
Josh van der Flier recalls that winning feeling as Ireland squad return to Chicago Ireland’s first-ever win over New Zealand, at Soldier Field in 2016, was just the third Test for the then 22-year-oldWed Oct 29 2025 - 06:00
Caelan Doris set to lead Ireland on his return to action for All Blacks clash in Chicago Paul O’Connell says Ireland captain has trained really well and shown no ill-effects from shoulder surgery Tue Oct 28 2025 - 21:18
Simon Parker credits Clayton McMillan’s influence as he gets ready to face IrelandBackrow forward is a late bloomer on the international scene but has impressed since his debutTue Oct 28 2025 - 21:00
Gerry Thornley: Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s IrelandKey questions could be answered when Ireland take on four formidable opponents over the coming weeksTue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson: ‘We expect the best out of the Ireland team’The All Blacks look well placed to exploit any Irish rustiness when the teams meet at Soldier Field in Chicago on SaturdayMon Oct 27 2025 - 20:19
Ireland’s Caelan Doris available for New Zealand game as Irish squad declare clean bill of healthPositive news for the likes of Jack Conan and Craig Casey, who had been doubts through injuryMon Oct 27 2025 - 18:04
AIL round-up: St Mary’s extend lead atop Division 1A table with win at UCDStatement wins for Ballynahinch, Terenure College and ClontarfSun Oct 26 2025 - 14:13
Munster v Connacht: Both teams forced to ring changes, but clash could yet be a crackerProvinces are missing key players to international duty, but likes of Josh Ioane could light up gameSat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
Ripple effect of provincial call-ups adds intrigue to this weekend’s AIL actionBoth Lansdowne and Terenure have donated to Leinster’s cause for Zebre visitFri Oct 24 2025 - 19:57
Leinster are paying the price for their dominanceIf supplying players to Ireland is the goal, Leinster’s list of absentees represents mission accomplishedFri Oct 24 2025 - 18:52
Leinster name two debutants in side for clash with ZebreLeo Cullen freshens up squad for URC game while Connacht and Ulster both ring the changesFri Oct 24 2025 - 14:08
Jack Conan confident Ireland can put it up to All Blacks despite rustinessLeinster’s mauling by Munster has made for useful lesson before Autumn Internationals openerFri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Clayton McMillan says Jack Crowley deserves to start for Ireland against New Zealand in ChicagoMunster head coach confirms that Brian Gleeson could be out for up to 10 weeks with elbow injuryThu Oct 23 2025 - 17:05
Gerry Thornley: Munster’s victory over Leinster may well prove to be a line in the sandThe Clayton McMillan era at Munster has momentum now, especially if they make it five URC wins in a row against Connacht on SaturdayThu Oct 23 2025 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast v Jack Crowley: media-stoked outhalf rivalry is about to get realThe main protagonists for the Irish number 10 will finally face off for the first time as Leinster meet Munster in Croke ParkFri Oct 17 2025 - 13:00
Clayton McMillan motivated to get more Munster players into Ireland squadsMunster head coach says team cannot afford slow start against Leinster or it will be ‘over by half-time’ Fri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Leinster v Munster: Steady uptake in ticket sales sees more than 50,000 sold for Croke Park clashLast season’s corresponding clash against Munster drew a capacity 81,000 crowd to Croke ParkThu Oct 16 2025 - 20:29
Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-upLate bloomer Tommy O’Brien will get Ireland fresh option for Autumn InternationalsWed Oct 15 2025 - 19:21
Ireland’s autumn squad set to have familiar look with some summer springers set for inclusion Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour Tue Oct 14 2025 - 18:26
Gerry Thornley: Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clashPerhaps novelty value of Blues hosting matches at Croke Park is wearing offTue Oct 14 2025 - 06:00
Lions’ star man Tadhg Beirne ready for return to action for Munster’s clash with LeinsterMunster defence coach Denis Leamy expects Jack Crowley to be restored to team for Croke Park encounter Mon Oct 13 2025 - 17:47
Terenure’s Carlos Spencer: ‘I’m a coach that encourages guys to express themselves’Former All Black outhalf now strives to be an ‘approachable guy’ that can help Terenure win a couple of championshipsSat Oct 04 2025 - 06:00
AIL season preview: Clontarf looking strong but back-to-back titles a tall askPlayer comings and goings over the summer shake up the top flightThu Sept 25 2025 - 06:00
Rugby community mourns death of former Leinster and Ireland ‘A’ international Steve Jameson Hugely popular figure also represented Connacht and worked as facilities and events manager with LeinsterMon Sept 22 2025 - 14:09
Ireland have cause to feel aggrieved, but a quarter-final exit represents a fair World Cup returnPost-match bans for two France players raise questions of what could have been for IrelandTue Sept 16 2025 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber and rest of Leinster coaching ticket extend contractsTyler Bleyendaal and Robin McBryde also sign up until the end of the 2026/27 seasonMon Sept 15 2025 - 13:47
Heartache aplenty but few recriminations as Ireland fall to France in quarter-finalAmid allegations of biting by a French player, Irish squad exited World Cup with heads held high Sun Sept 14 2025 - 19:55
Ireland World Cup dreams dashed with quarter-final defeat to FranceScott Bemand’s side held the half-time lead before Les Bleus came storming back after the breakSun Sept 14 2025 - 16:01
Return of ‘world class’ Aoife Wafer just what the doctor ordered ahead of France clashIreland up against it in World Cup quarter-final, but gifted 22-year-old offers reasons for hopeSat Sept 13 2025 - 06:00
True romance: JJ Hanrahan says time away made his love for Munster strongerOuthalf planning to hit the ground running in third spell at provinceFri Sept 12 2025 - 06:00
Premier Sports to show four provinces’ involvement across URC and Champions, Challenge CupsPremier Sports ‘now the home of Irish club rugby,’ says CEO Ryle Nugent Thu Sept 11 2025 - 19:00
Jack O’Donoghue excited to work with Clayton McMillan as new season offers fresh startMunster backrower bulked up in the gym in the off-seasonThu Sept 11 2025 - 06:00
Clayton McMillan expects new leaders to emerge as he puts his stamp on MunsterHead coach says a big part of his job ‘is to try get as many Munster players in green jerseys’Wed Sept 10 2025 - 06:00
