‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekendMotivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasonsThu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00
Leinster mix the good with the ugly in bonus-point win over Scarlets Man-of-the-match Tommy O’Brien and Joshua Kenny go over for two tries apiece at the Aviva Fri Mar 27 2026 - 22:01
Munster must focus on solutions not problems ahead of clash with BullsPlaying in South Africa places a huge demand on being able to handle the ferocious physical element of the gameFri Mar 27 2026 - 16:58
Leinster suffer blow as RG Snyman ruled out for the remainder of the season with knee injuryLeo Cullen welcomes back Andrew Porter and a number of other Ireland players for Friday’s game against the Scarlets Thu Mar 26 2026 - 17:06
Bryn Ward signs senior deal with Ulster after breakthrough season Backrow forward travelled to Portugal with the national squad in preparation for the Six NationsThu Mar 26 2026 - 15:09
Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes?Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterpartsThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Connacht second-half storming earns bonus-point win at UlsterReplacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streakFri Mar 20 2026 - 21:59
Sharks v Munster: South African side braces for Irish set-piece testAfter last season’s dramatic quarter-final, Munster travel to Durban seeking redemptionFri Mar 20 2026 - 18:38
Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with ConnachtJacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspensionThu Mar 19 2026 - 19:45
Munster aided by international and injury returnees for away trip to the SharksClayton McMillan’s side first travel to Durban as part of their two-match stint in South AfricaThu Mar 19 2026 - 17:21
Rob Baloucoune out for three months due to elbow operationUlster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summerThu Mar 19 2026 - 13:23
Harri Morris tackle on Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu should have been straight red cardThe incident in question took place in the 64th minute of Ulster’s victory at the Hive last weekendWed Mar 18 2026 - 21:52
Ulster plagued by injury concerns ahead of URC clash against ConnachtRichie Murphy’s side host Stuart Lancaster’s charges on Friday night in BelfastWed Mar 18 2026 - 19:19
Scott Bemand continues building Ireland’s depth as nine uncapped players named in Six Nations squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs contract extension that runs up to 2029 Women’s Rugby World CupWed Mar 18 2026 - 18:12
Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six NationsIreland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad managementSun Mar 15 2026 - 13:58
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in DublinSaturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to IrelandSun Mar 15 2026 - 12:29
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournamentThe direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugbySat Mar 14 2026 - 20:13
Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against ScotlandSet piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 14 2026 - 17:09
Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finaleConnacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against WalesFri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against ScotlandIntuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against ScotlandIrish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on SaturdayThu Mar 12 2026 - 06:00
Lineout good, scrum bad: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekendJack Conan a shining light yet again; Scotland give France a taste of their own medicine; Ireland Under-20s impressSun Mar 08 2026 - 14:03
‘Wobbly Crowley’ and fan fury at referee: How the Welsh media reacted to Ireland v Wales ‘Spirit and fight’ of Steve Tandy’s side praised after 27-17 defeat in DublinSat Mar 07 2026 - 11:11
Ireland’s fragility in the scrum was evident again against WalesWhen Ireland got into their rhythm, they were irresistible at times, but the problem was it was too fitfulFri Mar 06 2026 - 22:27
Under-20s preview: In-form Ireland can’t fall into trap of taking Wales lightlyAndrew Browne’s team out to build on stunning win against England but Wales have no shortage of qualityFri Mar 06 2026 - 15:13
Ireland v Wales is a milestone match for Irish scrumhalvesJamison Gibson-Park earns his 50th cap against Wales while Nathan Doak makes his international debutFri Mar 06 2026 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s make two changes to side to face WalesDylan McNeice has recovered from a knee issue that saw him miss the win in BathThu Mar 05 2026 - 16:30
Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threatAndy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against WalesThu Mar 05 2026 - 06:00
Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game but is not an ‘enforcer’His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running linesTue Feb 24 2026 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park played in preview mode, seeing chances a nanosecond before anyone elseScrumhalf was the fulcrum of Ireland’s record-breaking Six Nations win at TwickenhamMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’From tactical mastery to clinical finishing, Farrell’s Ireland leaves English pundits stunned at TwickenhamSun Feb 22 2026 - 12:39
Ireland performance against England ‘right up there with one of the best we’ve had’, says Dan SheehanHooker praises squad’s belief after historic Six Nations win at TwickenhamSat Feb 21 2026 - 18:56
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reignJamison Gibson-Park and Stu McCloskey led the way but Ireland were immense all over the parkSat Feb 21 2026 - 17:41
England vaudeville villain Henry Pollock can offer lots of bait to reel in IrelandSix Nations: For all his fluorescence and star potential, the backrow is player of real substanceFri Feb 20 2026 - 15:35
Ireland Under-20s must overcome lingering frailties to beat EnglandA key for Ireland is to try and limit the access to opponents to their 22 by coughing up a slew of penaltiesFri Feb 20 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier needs to step up to the mark after being recalled to play EnglandItaly hijacked too much of Ireland’s possession at the breakdown. One of van der Flier’s remits is to protect that ballThu Feb 19 2026 - 19:03
Stuart McCloskey’s value to this Ireland team continues to soar after long incubation Ulster player has cemented the inside centre position with his offloading game a key part of Ireland’s attack Sun Feb 15 2026 - 16:30
James Ryan’s hard-nosed display: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend Scrum concern ahead of Twickenham trip; Bench press for places; Davidson’s double take on the laws; will Ireland pay price for England’s Murrayfield meltdown? Sun Feb 15 2026 - 13:34
Jack Crowley brought tempo as Ireland were rescued against Italy by their benchIrish side were so poor at times, offering no depth, penetration, pace or subtlety before replacements came onSat Feb 14 2026 - 18:38
Key areas where Italy can target Ireland in Saturday’s Aviva Stadium clash Gonzalo Quesada’s side will be raring to go after their opening Six Nations win over ScotlandFri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s will use painful lessons from Perpignan as they look for bounce back against Italy Elements of Ireland’s performance in defeat to France augur well as they face Italy in CorkFri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s rugby production line desperately needs refinementFrench success illustrates how Ireland’s production line desperately needs refinementThu Feb 12 2026 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s make three changes for Six Nations clash against ItalyAndrew Browne’s side shipped a heavy defeat away to France in last week’s openerWed Feb 11 2026 - 15:15
Ireland Under-20s pay a heavy price for indiscipline as France run in 50 points in Perpignan Home side take full advantage as visitors concede 19 penalties and have two players sinbinned Sat Feb 07 2026 - 23:02
Ireland XV shellacking to England A completes difficult few days for Irish rugbyFew escaped with reputations intact, never mind enhanced, as England scored 50 points in LimerickFri Feb 06 2026 - 21:53
Ireland Under-20s turn to ‘impressive young man’ Sami Bishti for inspiration in FranceFormer hammer thrower’s physical presence could prove pivotal in Six Nations openerFri Feb 06 2026 - 15:57
Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitionsSenior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in LimerickFri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
Where did it go wrong for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against France? The home side were sharper under the dropping ball, but Ireland kept using tactics that clearly weren’t workingThu Feb 05 2026 - 22:02
Is there really beef between France’s star pairing?Talk of disharmony between Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert has been dismissed during Six Nations build-upWed Feb 04 2026 - 15:40
Italy searching for Six Nations consistency to match emerging talentOne player to keep an eye on is teenage wing sensation Edoardo TodaroWed Feb 04 2026 - 11:00
