Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Rassie Erasmus opens up possibility of Springboks reunion with Jacques Nienaber Head coach would be open to see his good friend return to the fold in 2027 after his Leinster deal endsThu Nov 20 2025 - 13:34
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the SpringboksAndy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg FurlongWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:28
IRFU report reduced operating deficit of €4.2m for 2024/25Union ‘still some way off where we need to be’, CFO Thelma O’Driscoll warnsWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:00
IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’‘They sound expensive, but we’re comfortable with where they’re sitting at the moment’Wed Nov 19 2025 - 17:58
South Africa fuelled for Ireland Test by their unrivalled sense of grievanceRassie Erasmus’s team is convinced the world is out to get themTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw reaffirmed his class against Australia, but a tougher opponent lies in waitLeinster player put setbacks behind him to cap off record defeat of Wallabies with a tryTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer testMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
AIL wrap: Terenure coach hails ‘courage and guts’ as derby win nudges them closer to topChampions Clontarf also kept up pressure on leaders St Mary’s with convincing defeat of Cork ConSun Nov 16 2025 - 19:48
Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against AustraliaYounger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his developmentSun Nov 16 2025 - 18:27
Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks Sat Nov 15 2025 - 22:38
Ireland look to prove they are still one of the best teams in the world against wounded WallabiesHistory has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as woundedSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
AIL preview: Big Leinster names to feature in Dublin 6W derby face offTerenure College to host St Mary’s College at Lakelands Park in Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A summit meetingSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne: ‘There’s so much more in us - we’re a far cry away from our potential at the moment’Ireland backrow says he sees Rugby World Cup in 2027 as the ‘next big competition’Sat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt deserves the warmest of Aviva Stadium send-offs The Australia head coach is looking forward to watching a game in the stadium as a punter in the future Fri Nov 14 2025 - 15:27
Andy Farrell hits the refresh button hoping to breathe new life into IrelandHead coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s WallabiesFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt back on familiar ground as Wallabies face Ireland in DublinAustralia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on SaturdayThu Nov 13 2025 - 19:55
Paddy McCarthy and Sam Prendergast selected to start for Ireland against AustraliaMack Hansen will play at fullback in Saturday’s game, one of nine changes from team that faced JapanThu Nov 13 2025 - 14:06
Ireland v Australia: Andy Farrell may employ Mack Hansen’s X-factor at fullbackSam Prendergast likely to start at outhalf against Joe Schmidt’s WallabiesWed Nov 12 2025 - 20:12
Tadhg Beirne happy to crown ‘season full of ups and downs’ with men’s player of the year nodBackrower had a season to remember for Munster, Ireland and the LionsWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Wafer cap memorable year with top awards from Irish rugby writers Nora Stapleton and Nigel Carr also honoured as newest Hall of Fame inducteesTue Nov 11 2025 - 21:00
Australia are wounded and written off, which is exactly why Ireland must up their levelsHistory teaches us that the Wallabies are at their most dangerous after a defeatTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Extra skip in your step’: Glimmers of match positives as Gus McCarthy slots into impactful benchGus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy and Finlay Bealham were singled out for praise by coach Andy FarrellTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Jamie Osborne ruled out of Ireland’s Tests against Australia and South AfricaJimmy O’Brien most likely replacement at fullback, with Jacob Stockdale also in contentionMon Nov 10 2025 - 13:58
‘We need to get over ourselves’: Farrell frustrated at Ireland performance against JapanMore than once Farrell talked about 'feeling sorry for ourselves' after Ireland's uneven 41-10 win over Japan.Mon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
‘Just another game of rugby’: Tommy O’Brien rounds off first cap in Dublin with 55-metre try O’Brien’s try against Japan was welcome evidence that he is one of a few players who can score from long-rangeMon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Strong second half sees Ireland pull away from Japan after patchy startIreland scored four unanswered tries near the end of the game to get back to winning waysSat Nov 08 2025 - 16:26
Caelan Doris turning the page after injury-enforced absenceIreland captain made the most of his time away from rugby to return physically and mentally strongerSat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
Ireland depth chart: Time already running out for players to break into World Cup pictureAndy Farrell has delved in to his 36-man squad against Japan at the Aviva - who is likely to feature today?Sat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Classy Beauden Barrett kept his word for Tadhg BeirneAll Black outhalf supplied a statement to the disciplinary panel reviewing Beirne’s red cardFri Nov 07 2025 - 17:55
Ireland looking to bounce back and make statement win against JapanAndy Farrell has refreshed the match-day 23 with eight players who did not feature last weekFri Nov 07 2025 - 17:15
Andy Farrell challenges wounded Ireland to ‘get back on the horse’ against JapanHead coach keen to put disappointment of All Blacks defeat behind him at first opportunityFri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Shayne Bolton takes the Mack Hansen route through the Ireland pecking orderConnacht player hoping to make a big impression in Ireland XV match against SpainFri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Caelan Doris returns to lead much-changed Ireland team for visit of JapanAndy Farrell makes eight changes from the team that lost to New Zealand in ChicagoThu Nov 06 2025 - 17:42
Caelan Doris set to return as Ireland captain for Japan matchJacob Stockdale expected to play left wing, with fellow Ulsterman Nick Timoney in line for a startWed Nov 05 2025 - 20:33
Ireland’s attack not far from firing despite All Blacks setback, says SextonAssistant coach adamant team’s work on the training ground will soon come to fruitionWed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
