Farrell set to stay his hand on wholesale changes for Ireland XV against ArgentinaRobbie Henshaw likely to be recalled in midfield, while indications are that Jack Crowley will line out as outhalfTue Nov 12 2024 - 20:04
Gonzalo Bertranou and Argentina targeting unfinished business in DublinLos Pumas may have lost on all 10 previous visits to Ireland but wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in 2024 show this side’s qualityTue Nov 12 2024 - 17:16
Juan Martín González and Argentina want to change their tune against Ireland in DublinThe Pumas have lost on all 10 treks to Dublin, the last eight of them being November internationalsTue Nov 12 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland were poor, the referee was poor, the crowd was poor and the All Blacks were adequateAndy Farrell’s men will be stung by the manner of the loss but success for the southern hemisphere nations sets up the rest of the Autumn Nations Series nicelyMon Nov 11 2024 - 19:00
Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clashCiarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form ArgentinaMon Nov 11 2024 - 06:00
Ireland intent on ‘bouncing back’ against improving Argentina Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over ItalyMon Nov 11 2024 - 06:00
Ireland fall to third in world rankings after defeat to New ZealandIreland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand secondSun Nov 10 2024 - 19:14
AIL round-up: St Mary’s shine on return to Division 1A with spiky win over rivals TerenureThere was no disputing the merits of the Mary’s win in a long-awaited Energia All-Ireland rematchSun Nov 10 2024 - 19:08
Argentina, the wandering minstrels of world rugby, are starting to find their grooveFelipe Contepomi’s squad will be bringing a more adventurous game against Ireland at the Aviva next SaturdaySat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s energy and accuracy ‘wasn’t what was needed’ to beat All Blacks, says FarrellLoss to New Zealand ends Ireland’s 19-match winning streak at homeSat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
All Blacks end Ireland’s winning streak at home with deserving victoryA strangely subdued night in the Aviva where the Irish attack floundered on errorsFri Nov 08 2024 - 22:53
AIL Preview: St Mary’s and Terenure get ready to renew acquaintancesNeighbouring clubs to meet for first time since 2018Fri Nov 08 2024 - 18:52
Gerry Thornley: Set-piece will be crucial if Ireland are to beat All BlacksWith Tadhg Furlong out, recalling Iain Henderson to the bench adds some horsepowerFri Nov 08 2024 - 17:30
Ireland v New Zealand preview: Where the Test could be won and lost and why the duel at 10 looks pivotal New Zealand v Ireland preview: Caelan Doris says ‘it goes up another level’ against All BlacksFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris’s era as Irish rugby captain begins in earnest against All Blacks at the Aviva Caelan Doris’s leadership will be based foremost on his own deedsFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell insists revenge not a factor for Test at AvivaTen of the starting XV who suffered World Cup heartbreak against All Blacks start in Friday’s showdownThu Nov 07 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Keenan, Hansen and Gibson-Park all return in strong Irish selectionFinlay Bealham in at tighthead as hamstring injury rules Tadhg Furlong out of autumn campaignWed Nov 06 2024 - 14:03
Conrad Smith says limiting player workload is critical to reducing head injuries in rugbyHead of player welfare and performance in International Rugby Players’ association whether it’s a red card or a 20-minute red card you are still going to have the same number of concussions and head impact eventsWed Nov 06 2024 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Andy Farrell is set to name strong sideFinlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absencesTue Nov 05 2024 - 19:50
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke remembers Irish roots as he prepares for Ireland TestThe All Black was the 2024 Rugby Championship’s leading try scorer with sixTue Nov 05 2024 - 15:24
Ireland v New Zealand rivalry: Rugby’s ‘favourite grudge match’ was not always this wayThe All Blacks won their first 28 games against Ireland, which led to a superiority complexTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role ‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva StadiumMon Nov 04 2024 - 20:15
Munster look to reset following most eventful of weeksFollowing team's spirited display against New Zealand XV, province’s brains trust turn their thoughts to the pressing business of finding a new head coachMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Throwback game throws up a cracker as battling Munster go down to All Blacks XVBoth coaches agree that games like Saturday night’s sell-out clash at Thomond Park still have their placeMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony proves fitness and sharpness in 40-minute Munster runMunster interim head coach Ian Costello delighted with how the side played against an All Blacks XV selectionSat Nov 02 2024 - 21:22
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this eveningSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Understrength Munster aim to stand up to All Blacks againDeprived of 20 players through injuries and Irish call-ups, Munster can draw on history as they host illustrious visitorsSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks starting Beauden Barrett at outhalf brings intrigueIrish eyes will be trailed firmly on the events at TwickenhamFri Nov 01 2024 - 17:46
Shortlists for Rugby Writers of Ireland Players of the Year announcedJack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Bundee Aki, and Jamison Gibson-Park on men’s listFri Nov 01 2024 - 14:11
Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent periodFri Nov 01 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony to start for Munster’s sell-out game against All Blacks XVDiarmuid Barron captains a side which will feature an injury-delayed debut for winger Diarmuid KilgallenThu Oct 31 2024 - 17:20
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello rules himself out as permanant Rowntree replacementProcess to replace Graham Rowntree to begin “in due course”, with no deadline for the appointmentThu Oct 31 2024 - 17:17
IRFU announce return of ‘A’ Interprovincial ChampionshipConnacht Eagles will host Leinster ‘A’ on Saturday, November 16th at Creggs RFCThu Oct 31 2024 - 12:14
Sad that Graham Rowntree could not script dream ending in Munster theatre Graham Rowntree brought passion to the Munster role, and there is a sadness in his abrupt departure as head coach this weekWed Oct 30 2024 - 06:00
What next for Munster? Mike Prendergast the most likely solutionMunster's current attack coach has already made a significant impact on the provinceTue Oct 29 2024 - 18:05
Connacht captain Cian Prendergast signs new three-year deal 24-year-old backrow will remain at the province until at least 2028Tue Oct 29 2024 - 12:28
Graham Rowntree parts company with Munster ‘by mutual agreement’Difficult start to the season sees coach depart with Ian Costello taking over as Interim Head CoachTue Oct 29 2024 - 10:46
Ireland captaincy comes at the right time for Caelan DorisAkin to Brian O’Driscoll, the number eight can lead by example for Leinster and IrelandTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s early season URC review: Leinster pleased, Munster with work to doConnacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finishTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Weekend of contrasting fortunes as Leinster continue to lead from the front Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine yearsMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Lions’ obduracy makes for useful challenge for Leinster’s young outhalf Sam PrendergastLeo Cullen pleased with Prendergast’s development as he helped created decisive try by Caelan DorisMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Winning ways for Clontarf in Cork as they beat champions ConstitutionCity of Armagh secure late 30-26 win over TerenureSun Oct 27 2024 - 17:28
‘Your natural instinct is you want to get the maximum’: Leo Cullen ‘pleased’ with Leinster’s 29 URC pointsLeinster go into November break six points clear at the top of the URC tableSat Oct 26 2024 - 20:47
Leinster make it six wins from six against Lions but miss out on bonus pointLeo Cullen’s side now six points clear at top of URC tableSat Oct 26 2024 - 19:35
Connacht Rugby on the rise: ‘We push uphill, but we love pushing up the hill’Chief executive Willie Ruane is proud of the progress Connacht have made both on and off the pitch in recent years and optimistic about the province’s futureSat Oct 26 2024 - 06:00
AIL Preview: Cork Con and Clontarf aiming to bounce backTemple Hill hosts a repeat of last year’s memorable semi-final between the champions and visitors who both suffered defeats last weekFri Oct 25 2024 - 20:51
Gerry Thornley: Fans voting with their feet as Leinster stay on the front footThe comfort of the Aviva Stadium and strong early-season selections have piqued the interest of supportersFri Oct 25 2024 - 17:51
Pushing forward or held up: The winners and losers in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series squad Gerry Thornley looks at those who made the squad from the November games and those that missed outWed Oct 23 2024 - 20:37
Connacht Rugby plan to have fully professional women’s team within five yearsConnacht’s ambition for women’s team comes as part of new 10-year plan for the provinceWed Oct 23 2024 - 16:00
Caelan Doris confirmed as captain as Ireland’s squad for Autumn Series is named Peter O’Mahony included as Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are in line for first capsWed Oct 23 2024 - 14:22
