Keith Gleeson: ‘The fear is Super Rugby will fall in a few years’The former Ireland player, who was reared in Sydney, discusses his concerns about the future of professional rugby in Australia and the ‘very special’ Andy FarrellSat Jul 11 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ronan O’Gara might just be the rocket that Leinster needWhile it may be hard for Munster fans to stomach, Leinster would be a sound move for the La Rochelle head coachFri Jul 10 2026 - 13:00
‘I know what he’s trying to do’: Andy Farrell not taking the bait from Eddie JonesIreland head coach would not be drawn into a back-and-forth with Japan counterpart ahead of Nations Championship clashFri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against JapanAndy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’Fri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals against Japan as Tadhg Beirne to captain for first timeSean Jansen starts at No 8 while Ciarán Frawley makes first Test start at out-half as Farrell looks to build depth ahead of New Zealand clashThu Jul 09 2026 - 11:51
Eddie Jones expects Japan to ‘dominate’ Irish scrum in Nations Championship clashJones returns from suspension with just one change after Japan's win over Italy as Ireland include two uncapped front-row replacements.Thu Jul 09 2026 - 11:20
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with JapanAndy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23Thu Jul 09 2026 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David HumphreysIRFU performance director spoke with the La Rochelle head coach in April about his future ambitionsThu Jul 09 2026 - 00:00
‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chanceScrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play JapanWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:00
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best formLeinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury strugglesWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:00
Billy Bohan and Sam Illo in line to make Ireland debuts against JapanJeremy Loughman out of this week’s action following head injury against Australia Tue Jul 07 2026 - 09:53
Eddie Jones completely right and completely wrong about Nations ChampionshipJapan coach makes another comment that has a distinctly anti-Irish whiff about itTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
‘There’s little moments that are pretty cool’: Prendergast brothers shine in AustraliaSam relishing chance to play alongside Cian as they soak up ‘class’ atmosphere Down UnderTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Rugby’s new bonkers era dawns with tries galore in perfect conditionsOpening round of Nations Championship show that reports of game’s demise are greatly exaggeratedMon Jul 06 2026 - 00:01
Ireland weather Australian revival to open Nations Championship campaign with thrilling winAndy Farrell praises character of his team to come back from first-half deficit in SydneyMon Jul 06 2026 - 00:00
Cian Prendergast hails brother Sam’s match-winning display for Ireland against AustraliaDecisive kick added to Sam Prendergast’s redemptory end to the seasonSun Jul 05 2026 - 09:19
Andy Farrell beams with pride over Ireland’s effort in hard-fought win in SydneyIreland head coach commends his side’s resolve in ‘hell of a Test match’ against the WallabiesSat Jul 04 2026 - 16:11
Australia v Ireland: Wounded Wallabies to unleash ‘unbelievable’ centre pairingAustralia aiming to piggyback on feelgood vibes generated by the Socceroos in Nations Championship openerSat Jul 04 2026 - 00:00
Gerry Thornley: Not too late for Joe Schmidt to rose-tint his Australian legacyFormer Ireland head coach has three Tests left in charge of the WallabiesFri Jul 03 2026 - 15:02
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against AustraliaIreland ready to ‘put on a show’ for diaspora in Sydney in Nations Championship openerFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:09
‘I’m just grateful for everything’: Robert Baloucoune is living the dream – finallyIreland player takes pride in paying back his mother, who became a single parent in tragic circumstances when he was sixFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:00
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to proveAndy Farrell says number of Irish expats expected to be among crowd in Sydney adds to excitementFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:09
Andy Farrell says James Lowe will be sorely missed but rules out considering him for World CupHead coach indicates Lowe is unlikely to feature in World Cup plans as Osborne shifts to left-wingFri Jul 03 2026 - 00:00
‘Not at the moment’: Joe Schmidt says Leinster job not of current interestSchmidt names Australia team to face Ireland and strongly indicates he will not coach an international side againThu Jul 02 2026 - 12:00
‘A bloody good rugby player’: Jamie Osborne and Prendergast brothers draw Farrell praiseOsborne is named on the left wing for only the second time in Ireland team to face Australia this SaturdayThu Jul 02 2026 - 08:21
‘The senior leadership group has had to step up’: Jack Conan ‘gutted’ to lose Caelan DorisLeinster man ‘excited’ about the atmosphere in Irish camp before Australia clashThu Jul 02 2026 - 06:00
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against AustraliaSam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clashThu Jul 02 2026 - 04:30
Simon Easterby makes case for the defence in trying times before Wallabies clashIreland meet Joe Schmidt’s Australia in Sydney on Saturday Wed Jul 01 2026 - 00:00
‘I’m itching to get back into the green jersey’: Hugo Keenan relishing return to AustraliaLeinster fullback puts injury woes behind him as he heads back Down UnderWed Jul 01 2026 - 00:00
Ireland v Australia: Easterby confident ‘unbelievable’ Sheehan can lead from front in Doris’s absenceHooker will captain side against Australia in the Nations Championship in Sydney this SaturdayTue Jun 30 2026 - 08:01
Rugby’s latest rule change shows the Springboks have got their way once againWith the World Cup closing in, Springboks’ already-potent maul is now even strongerTue Jun 30 2026 - 06:00
‘We’d all love one of those’: Paul O’Connell open to deal extension like Andy Farrell’sIreland forwards coach says new faces in panel ‘on merit’ ahead of Nations Championship clash with AustraliaMon Jun 29 2026 - 01:00
‘They’ll target this game as a big one for them’: James Ryan relishing return to AustraliaLeinster man full of confidence as Ireland kick off Nations Championship with a trip Down UnderMon Jun 29 2026 - 01:00
Ireland’s Harry Byrne looking to bounce back from ‘harsh lessons’ in Champions Cup defeatOuthalf said spell at Bristol made his game more ‘carefree’Sun Jun 28 2026 - 00:00
Stuart McCloskey and Tadhg Beirne both in line to play in Ireland’s Nations Championship openerForwards coach Paul O’Connell reports all 36 players have trained in Sydney since arriving on TuesdaySat Jun 27 2026 - 12:13
Socceroos winning hearts, minds and eyeballs in reaching World Cup knock-out stagesSports-mad Australians are embracing a different kind of World Cup fever to what they’re used toFri Jun 26 2026 - 11:39
Angus Bell finding ‘happy medium’ after gruelling stint in both hemispheresAfter his stint with Ulster, the Wallaby prop is part of Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming Nations ChampionshipFri Jun 26 2026 - 08:57
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilitiesThe job at the Irish province should appeal to many good coachesMon Jun 22 2026 - 19:08
‘An exceptional day’: Leo Cullen pleased with season after URC triumphCaelan Doris to ‘see how it unfolds over the next 24 hours’ after picking up foot injury in win over the BullsFri Jun 19 2026 - 23:50
Leinster run riot against Bulls to retain URC titleLeo Cullen’s side eclipse last year’s victory in front of 39,184 fans in Croke ParkFri Jun 19 2026 - 23:22
James Lowe can push Leinster to URC title and remind them what they’re about to loseSpringbok-laden Bulls will take some beating, but home advantage could tip the balance if Leinster fans get behind their teamFri Jun 19 2026 - 06:00
James Lowe left out of Ireland squad for upcoming Nations ChampionshipIreland to play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next month in new tournamentWed Jun 17 2026 - 18:41
Combination of entitled fans and big-stadium fatigue sees Leinster’s appeal fall sharplyURC final attendance likely to fall short of last year’s decider, which featured the same two sidesTue Jun 16 2026 - 06:00
Blackrock mourns the loss of larger-than-life Michael ‘Bomber’ BrowneFormer Blackrock player, coach and president was a devoted rugby enthusiast throughout his lifeFri Jun 12 2026 - 15:07
Fergus Slattery was, quite simply, a god of rugbyArguably the greatest openside in the world for much of his playing career, Slattery remained one of the last great amateurs and great club menThu Jun 04 2026 - 14:22
Leinster still nursing Champions Cup wounds despite reaching URC final fourLeo Cullen’s side the last province standing as Munster and Connacht bow outMon Jun 01 2026 - 06:00
‘They only know how to swing haymakers all day long’: Former Leinster players give their verdict on province’s seasonFormer players wonder if the coaching ticket is giving team the best chance of landing Holy Grail Sat May 30 2026 - 06:00
Glasgow’s pack overpowers Connacht to knock them out of URCScottish side will play the winners of Bulls-Munster in the semi-finalFri May 29 2026 - 22:14
James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the seasonWinger to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the provinceFri May 29 2026 - 17:29
Ulster have made progress, even if they fell just short of their targetsRichie Murphy’s team’s season is over, but the metrics were much improvedFri May 29 2026 - 16:48
