Joey Carbery set to take Test chance against Argentina‘I think I always backed myself and I think I have to always back myself,’ says outhalfThu Nov 18 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan ready to embrace captain’s role against ArgentinaSecondrow eager for Ireland to avoid an All Blacks comedown in final Autumn TestWed Nov 17 2021 - 17:58
Griffin’s unexpected retirement another blow for Irish women’s rugbyCaptain of the national team decides to walk away at the age of just 27Wed Nov 17 2021 - 06:10
John Plumtree says All Blacks will channel ‘hurt and anger’ into France gameNew Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against IrelandTue Nov 16 2021 - 20:47
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from international rugby after Japan Test27-year-old Kerry native admits it’s ‘now time for me to turn my focus to my life outside of rugby’Tue Nov 16 2021 - 15:25
Gerry Thornley: Beating-the-All-Blacks feeling can never be taken for grantedWhen they next meet in Auckland, Ireland will be the ones on a gruelling tour scheduleTue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00
IRFU says report into Ireland women’s rugby will not be made publicIndependent review follows Irish team’s failure to qualify for World CupTue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan set to captain Ireland against Argentina with Johnny Sexton outJoey Carbery in line to start at outhalf with Andy Farrell set to make changes to his 23Mon Nov 15 2021 - 13:25
Unforgettable Irish performance leaves us hard-pressed to think of any betterIreland’s early aggression rewarded as All Blacks clearly rattled by unrelenting pressureMon Nov 15 2021 - 01:00
Ireland and All Blacks now one of rugby’s premier rivalriesAltogether more difficult challenge awaits Ireland ahead of three-match tour in 2022Mon Nov 15 2021 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: This is Andy Farrell’s Ireland now - he’s on to something specialFollowing Joe Schmidt a tough act but he has stealthily rebuilt an attacking, vibrant sideSun Nov 14 2021 - 19:06
Johnny Sexton: ‘We kept pounding away and we got our rewards’Andy Farrell praises his side and Aviva crowd for ‘unbelievably special’ occasionSat Nov 13 2021 - 19:43
Ireland full value for another memorable victory over New ZealandFull house at the Aviva relishes outstanding performance from Andy Farrell’s sideSat Nov 13 2021 - 18:04
Visiting All Blacks can relate to relying on a supremely talented 10Nick Evans one of a slew of gifted outhalves to be blocked off by dominant Dan CarterSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
Ireland ready to roar against the All Blacks after late scareHome side line out as selected after player who tested positive returns two negative PCR resultsSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
IRFU reports further deficit of €10m in 2021 accounts due to impact from Covid-19Ceo Philip Browne admits ‘no instant, easy answers’ after ‘tough week’ for women’s rugbyFri Nov 12 2021 - 16:30
Ireland get all-clear for All Blacks after further testing shows no positivesIreland will line out as named for clash against New ZealandFri Nov 12 2021 - 13:57
Andy Farrell exudes positivity as Ireland prepare to face ultimate testCoach calls on Irish players to embrace opportunity and take the game to New ZealandFri Nov 12 2021 - 06:00
New Zealand coach Ian Foster keen to keep Ireland and the Aviva crowd quiet‘We’re as ready as we can be for this game and we’re certainly not lacking in any motivation’Thu Nov 11 2021 - 20:17
Iain Henderson returns to Ireland secondrow for New Zealand clashAndy Farrell: ‘We’re coming up against a different beast . . . It’s a challenge we get excited about’Thu Nov 11 2021 - 15:12
Beauden Barrett returns as All Blacks name strong starting XVHead coach Ian Foster reverts largely to the side that swatted Wales aside two weeks agoThu Nov 11 2021 - 11:31
Iain Henderson set to be Ireland’s one change for All Blacks clashNew Zealand have a number of selection quandaries for Saturday’s Test in DublinThu Nov 11 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton glad to get ‘back to business’ for All Blacks clashIreland’s latest centurion has experienced dismal days and great days against New ZealandWed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara gives Ireland a 50-50 chance against All BlacksFormer outhalf is encouraged by the style of rugby Ireland adopted against JapanWed Nov 10 2021 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton says Ireland will play whatever style it takes to beat All BlacksCaptain acknowledges that side will likely have to be more pragmatic than Japan gameTue Nov 09 2021 - 16:07
Gibson-Park keen for Ireland to stick with style shown against JapanNew Zealand-born scrumhalf settling into side ahead of clash he has ‘dreamt of’Tue Nov 09 2021 - 14:28
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks will bring the entertainment – and their big guns – to DublinNew Zealand have cut a swathe on tour, but they know Ireland won’t go down easilyTue Nov 09 2021 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw returns to Ireland squad ahead of All Blacks clashLeinster returns from a foot problem that has prevented him from making season bowMon Nov 08 2021 - 13:47
Andy Farrell: ‘Gibson-Park now knows how to bring his own game to the table’Settled team expected for All Blacks clash as head coach praises Lowe for lessons learnedMon Nov 08 2021 - 06:00
Ireland make light work of Japan but All Blacks are a different beastThere was thrilling attacking and solid defence but all will have to be perfect next weekMon Nov 08 2021 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton caps 100th Test with a try as Ireland run riot against JapanAndrew Conway grabs a hat-trick as Ireland impressive on first November outingSat Nov 06 2021 - 15:34
Five of the best: Centurion Johnny Sexton’s best Ireland games in the eyes of his peersBrian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Joe Schmidt recall Sexton’s best days in greenSat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
Ireland v Japan: Landmark day in store for Sexton and coIreland will have to stay organised to counter Japan’s improved attack and set-pieceFri Nov 05 2021 - 21:00
Paul O’Connell heaps praise upon fellow centurion Johnny SextonIreland assistant coach explains how provincial equality is not a selection concernFri Nov 05 2021 - 15:27
Andy Farrell front loads Ireland side in expectation of dangerous Japanese threat‘This is a proper Test match, you guys know that. I’m not sure everybody else does’Fri Nov 05 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell says game time the key consideration in Ireland selectionSide to face Japan in autumn opener includes 12 Leinster players in starting line-upThu Nov 04 2021 - 13:01
Conor Murray praises ‘unique type of force’ of Johnny SextonThe Munster and Leinster players have combined at halfback for Ireland on 68 occasions to dateThu Nov 04 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s form set to be rewarded in Ireland’s side to face JapanAndrew Porter set for first start at loosehead while Dan Sheehan could make debutWed Nov 03 2021 - 22:30
Johnny Sexton: ‘The attitude was different and that was my first real taste of Test rugby I think’Set to win his 100th cap on Saturday, the Ireland outhalf looks back on his first fewWed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Entertainers Japan and New Zealand will rid us of bad summer memoriesFirst capacity crowd at the Aviva in 19 months is assured for the All Blacks TestTue Nov 02 2021 - 06:48
Mack Hansen called into Ireland’s November squadAustralian-born Connacht wing rewarded for prolific try-scoring start to the seasonMon Nov 01 2021 - 13:39
World Cup midterm report: Quarter-final glass ceiling has never looked so impenetrableWith time ticking fast to France ’23 Andy Farrell’s Ireland need to burst out of the bubbleSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be up to speed for tough November clashesJapan and New Zealand both had Ireland’s number at the 2019 Rugby World CupFri Oct 29 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell sees November series as start of World Cup countdownJohnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series openerThu Oct 28 2021 - 15:17
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland century after a summer of graft in the shadowsOuthalf missed the summer Tests and Lions tour but should be primed for Japan matchWed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00
Global Nations League rugby tournament could be up and running by 2024Proposed competition would combine Six Nations and Rugby Championship sidesTue Oct 26 2021 - 15:34
Johnny Sexton declares himself fit for Japan Autumn Series openerIreland captain in line to notch his 100th cap when the Brave Blossoms come to townTue Oct 26 2021 - 12:23
Gerry Thornley: International window could leave Irish provinces undercookedFor the likes of Leinster and Munster there aren’t enough games in the current calendarTue Oct 26 2021 - 06:00
Process more important than outcome for Dan McFarland after Connacht defeatUlster boss wants his side to step up and play like champions when considered favouritesMon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00
Connacht’s fire and fury ignites their season as Ulster brushed aside with easeHead coach Andy Friend calls Aviva Stadium experiment a success after big bonus-point winMon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00
