Rugby World Cup draw: Ireland get Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal – As it happenedHosts Australia are drawn with three time champions, New ZealandWed Dec 03 2025 - 13:58
2027 Rugby World Cup: Team by team analysis of Ireland’s Pool D opponents Ireland will be meeting Scotland for the third straight time in the pool stages while they will face Uruguay and Portugal for the first timeWed Dec 03 2025 - 13:36
Leinster and Munster’s attention turns to Champions Cup and English opponents Connacht and Ulster prepare for opening fixtures in Challenge CupMon Dec 01 2025 - 06:00
Munster get a taste of their own medicine as Stormers end their unbeaten run South African side stage brilliant second-half turnaround thanks to utter dominance at scrum time Sun Nov 30 2025 - 12:57
Ulster’s fine run of form should be enough to see off BenettonWe don’t want to jinx Richie Murphy’s squad, but Ulster have been a treat to watch this seasonFri Nov 28 2025 - 13:09
Josh Ericson in line for Leinster debut in URC return against DragonsRG Snyman is among replacements, as Leinster rest their leading Irish players for trip to WalesThu Nov 27 2025 - 18:28
John O’Sullivan: World Rugby may as well put the sport in the bin after Saturday’s farceMatthew Carley showed seven yellow cards on Saturday, with one upgraded and one rescinded, but there probably should have been moreSun Nov 23 2025 - 16:10
Ireland must address crux of scrum issues – Five things we learned from this weekend’s actionIll-discipline hindered Ireland against the Springboks, but their admirable collective spirit offered some solaceSun Nov 23 2025 - 11:32
Rassie Erasmus praises South Africa’s dominant scrum after ‘sweet’ win over IrelandHead coach said he was giving travelling fans the thumbs up at the end of the gameSat Nov 22 2025 - 22:09
Ireland player ratings v South Africa: James Ryan’s red card costs teamMack Hansen and Caelan Doris among those who impressed in difficult circumstancesSat Nov 22 2025 - 20:36
Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the SpringboksFri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Andy Farrell makes four changes for Springboks clash South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight agoThu Nov 20 2025 - 17:57
Cheslin Kolbe and South Africa ready for ‘massive’ game against IrelandWinger has never won in Dublin, while the Springboks last success there was in 2012Wed Nov 19 2025 - 06:00
Australia’s loss very much Ireland’s gain as Mack Hansen unveils more strings to his bowConnacht star looked like a seasoned fullback as he dominated proceedings and scored a hat-trickMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from the rugby weekend: Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purringWorld Rugby is now facing an escalating officiating crisis; both Irish outhalves impressSun Nov 16 2025 - 12:02
‘The worst team in Wallabies history’: Australian media show displeasure at Ireland defeat Joe Schmidt’s legacy is ‘in tatters’, wrote one journalist after Ireland won 46-19Sun Nov 16 2025 - 11:33
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ability to go again after Australia comebackMack Hansen’s choice of footwear comes up for discussion after his hat-trick against AustraliaSun Nov 16 2025 - 00:01
After Lions tour and last Autumn Nations, Wallabies ‘now well versed with Ireland players’Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReightSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s battle hard but are beaten by physical South AfricaA gutsy Irish side produced several passages of excellent rugby but were undone by mistakesFri Nov 14 2025 - 21:39
Ireland v Australia: Mack Hansen’s flair faces stiff test in switch to fullbackConnacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against AustraliaFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast ‘deserves’ to start at 10 against Australia, says Andy FarrellNine changes for Ireland from last weekend’s win over JapanThu Nov 13 2025 - 18:07
Caelan Doris brings a presence to captaincy which makes Ireland prosperThe Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better momentsSun Nov 09 2025 - 18:18
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over JapanDilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injurySun Nov 09 2025 - 14:02
Harry Byrne stands out as Ireland XV comfortably beat SpainNine tries for Ireland was more than decent after two-and-a-half training sessions togetherSat Nov 08 2025 - 19:12
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impactCaelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International TestSat Nov 08 2025 - 15:34
No shortage of talent or experience in Ireland XV to face SpainTen senior internationals named in Cullie Tucker’s side for Saturday’s game in LeganésFri Nov 07 2025 - 19:00
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to proveOpportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell overThu Nov 06 2025 - 19:00
Tom Stewart to captain Ireland XV side against SpainCullie Tucker names 10 already capped internationals in his side for SaturdayThu Nov 06 2025 - 15:11
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to matchOf Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineoutThu Nov 06 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne has red card for Beauden Barrett tackle rescindedIreland lock was shown a yellow card that was upgraded to red at Chicago game against New ZealandWed Nov 05 2025 - 11:10
Ryan Baird, combative and inventive, was a ray of light on a gloomy day for IrelandLeinster man delivered on years of promise in Soldier Field loss to New ZealandMon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
‘What are you doing on the field, mate?’ – how New Zealand's media reacted to winIreland not spared the rod after defeat at Soldier Field but All Blacks also come in for criticismSun Nov 02 2025 - 12:33
Talking Point: Tadhg Beirne a victim of the new laws as his day ends early at Soldier Field The Ireland secondrow has very little time to readjust before Beauden Baarrett collisionSat Nov 01 2025 - 23:10
Ireland will be wary of Cam Roigard’s attacking potency for the All BlacksIn 14 Tests for New Zealand, the scrumhalf has scored 10 triesFri Oct 31 2025 - 18:00
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New ZealandIt’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinationsThu Oct 30 2025 - 15:03
All-Ireland League Divisions 2B and 2C to be restructured along geographical linesNew north and south divisions are being brought in to reduce travelling costs for clubs from next seasonThu Oct 30 2025 - 14:18
Ireland Under-20s to face South Africa in Cork next monthSouth Africa Under-19s travelling north for a three-match tour to France and IrelandWed Oct 29 2025 - 16:46
Prolific try-scoring All Black Will Jordan has a happy history facing Irish sidesWinger-come-fullback has scored 43 tries in 49 Tests for New ZealandWed Oct 29 2025 - 16:16
Rory Best appointed as Ulster Rugby general managerFormer captain made 219 appearances over a 15-year spell at UlsterWed Oct 29 2025 - 15:01
Superbly combative Munster win leaves Leinster with pocketful of regretMunster were worthy winners after thrashing Leinster 31-14 at Croke Park on SaturdayMon Oct 20 2025 - 06:00
Several Ireland players in race to make Tuesday’s flight to Chicago after bruising weekendMack Hansen left Dexcom Stadium in a moon boot on Friday, while Jack Conan and Tommy O’Brien missed Leinster’s loss to MunsterSun Oct 19 2025 - 17:06
Beirne and Crowley impress but Munster’s defence the real star of the showMunster took all Leinster had to offer but home side have questions to answer over profligacy with ball in handSat Oct 18 2025 - 21:05
Leinster 14 Munster 31 – as it happened: Munster earn bonus-point win at Croke ParkClayton McMillan’s Munster are unbeaten so far this seasonSat Oct 18 2025 - 20:04
Munster must swing big to keep unbeaten streak rolling against LeinsterLeinster favourites to beat old rivals at Croke ParkSat Oct 18 2025 - 14:42
Ulster will need to play it fast and loose against a sharpened Sharks line-upJohn Plumtree’s side welcomes back five more Springboks for Saturday’s game Fri Oct 17 2025 - 18:26
Jamison Gibson-Park: No quarter given in battle of the scrumhalves After Leinster and Munster clash, Gibson-Park will be first-choice scrumhalf for Ireland-NZ Test in ChicagoFri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Paddy McCarthy is match-sharp and ready if called upon for Ireland debut against JapanLeinster prop was an unused member of Ireland’s summer team, but he should set that right in NovemberThu Oct 16 2025 - 06:00
Friendships parked ahead of first Leinster-Munster showdown of the seasonProvinces go into Croke Park clash on back of wins, but standout weekend victory goes to Ulster against BullsMon Oct 13 2025 - 06:00
Lions return as Leinster host Sharks in their first home game of seasonJosh van der Flier captains side where six Lions return to the match day 23Sat Oct 11 2025 - 06:00
Munster find a way to grind out win again as they come from behind to beat EdinburghIndiscipline costs Scottish side, with four yellow cardsFri Oct 10 2025 - 22:11
