Free-flowing Ireland Under-20s deliver comprehensive victory over USA Corinthians centre Sean David Walsh crossed for a hat-trick of tries, as outhalf Charlie O’Shea also excelledTue Jul 07 2026 - 13:43
Ireland Under-20s make wholesale changes for final pool match against USADepending on the outcome and results elsewhere, Ireland will be competing for a tournament ranking between fifth and 16thTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Resilience pays off for Ireland, All Blacks sizzle against France: Five things we learned from the Nations ChampionshipIreland must learn from the All Blacks’ win over France ahead of their third-round trip to AucklandSat Jul 04 2026 - 15:27
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Hugo Keenan back with a bangAndy Farrell left with plenty to ponder for next week after narrow victory in SydneySat Jul 04 2026 - 14:18
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stageContrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounterFri Jul 03 2026 - 16:40
Peter Dooley returns to Leinster after four-year stint with ConnachtThe 31-year-old prop returns to his home province for a second spellFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:29
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against AustraliaAndy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clashFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Argentina take full advantage of Ireland’s shortcomings to run in eight tries in Tbilisi Andrew Browne’s side rallied in the second half when four tries briefly threatened a monumental comebackThu Jul 02 2026 - 15:09
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery to ranksFormer Munster outhalf is currently rehabbing a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained in FebruaryThu Jul 02 2026 - 10:48
Ireland’s Under-20s look to tighten up discipline and missed tackles against PumasAndrew Browne’s charges must eliminate basic errors to keep World Championship hopes aliveWed Jul 01 2026 - 19:00
Connacht face into ‘group of death’ on return to Champions Cup actionStuart Lancaster’s side to take on French heavyweights Toulouse and La Rochelle, while Munster face two-time reigning champions Bordeaux-BèglesWed Jul 01 2026 - 16:04
Four changes to Ireland Under-20 side for clash with Argentina Tom Wood takes over at outhalf for Thursday’s World Rugby Junior World Championship clashTue Jun 30 2026 - 16:40
Champions Cup makes changes to format to boost competitiveness in pool stageA try-scoring bonus point will only be available to teams who win a match and score three or more tries more than their opponentsTue Jun 30 2026 - 09:00
Under-20 World Championship: Ireland authors of their own downfall in opening loss to EnglandAndrew Browne’s side take two bonus points away from a game they could easily have won in TbilisiSat Jun 27 2026 - 15:14
What happened to the Irish under-20s who defeated New Zealand in 2016?Nigel Carolan, then head coach, offers an insight into the players who pulled off the remarkable 33-24 victorySat Jun 27 2026 - 06:00
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New ZealandNigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016Sat Jun 27 2026 - 06:00
Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61Doyle enjoyed two spells in charge of Ireland and later coached Scotland's women's teamFri Jun 26 2026 - 17:43
Sami Bishti captains side as Ireland under-20s name team for England clashIn the absence of the injured Lee Fitzpatrick, Rian Handley is named at hooker for Junior World Championship game in TbilisiThu Jun 25 2026 - 17:12
Australian utility back Will Harrison joins Munster on one-year deal The 26-year-old arrives from Japanese side Kinetsu LinersWed Jun 24 2026 - 17:39
‘I still made loads of errors’: Sam Prendergast sidesteps praise after redemptive performanceOuthalf turns his focus to Ireland after a fine display for Leinster in the URC Grand FinalMon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’BrienDan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New ZealandSun Jun 21 2026 - 19:00
Ireland’s new faces: Who are the three players ready to shine in the Nations Championship?Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan and Sam Illo are set to earn their first Ireland caps on the tour to Australia and New Zealand Sun Jun 21 2026 - 06:00
Leinster scrum refuses to take a backward step in face of Bulls batteringThe South Africans came with a stunning set piece record but Leinster’s resolve was unyieldingFri Jun 19 2026 - 22:45
Leinster player ratings: Rieko Ioane played like an All Black; the official man of the matchRieko Ioane played like an All Black, while Sam Prendergast showed lovely range in his gameFri Jun 19 2026 - 21:46
Leinster hoping to send departing players out with a bang in URC finalLeo Cullen makes three changes for Croke Park showdown against the BullsWed Jun 17 2026 - 15:19
Isa Nacewa backs Nienaber system as Leinster prepare for Bulls URC final at Croke ParkFormer captain Nacewa also reflects on James Lowe’s impending exit and the club’s changing identityWed Jun 17 2026 - 06:00
Ireland to face US and Japan in first WXV games before history-making Tests in Cape TownScott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaignTue Jun 16 2026 - 16:19
Andrea Piardi appointed to referee URC final between Leinster and BullsCroke Park decider will be the Italian official’s fourth URC decider in successionTue Jun 16 2026 - 13:53
How Deegan, Soroka and Deeny strengthened their case for bigger roles at LeinsterConsistency, resilience and versatility have helped each enhance their standing within the squadSat Jun 13 2026 - 06:00
Jack Crowley could miss Ireland’s Nations Championship tour with blood vessel issueMunster head coach Clayton McMillan says outhalf has finally received a diagnosis for troubling leg injuryFri Jun 12 2026 - 15:44
Handré Pollard: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking off nine is probably the best in the world’The Bulls outhalf hopes for a ‘great spectacle’ in the URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke ParkFri Jun 12 2026 - 06:00
Aoife Wafer named Six Nations player of the championship for second year runningIreland backrower sees off England’s Meg Jones, France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy’s Francesca SgorbiniThu Jun 11 2026 - 16:00
Tommy O’Brien and Maggie Boylan pick up Leinster’s player of the year awardsThe winger won three awards on the night at Leinster Rugby BallThu Jun 11 2026 - 12:46
James Lowe is box office. Leinster and Ireland do not have a winger of his ilkLowe will leave Leinster for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan this summer after nine years at the provinceWed Jun 10 2026 - 19:39
Ireland name 30-man squad for World Rugby Junior World Championship in GeorgiaAndrew Browne’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside England, Argentina and the USAWed Jun 10 2026 - 16:47
Philip Browne: Former IRFU chief executive guided Irish rugby into bright new eraBrowne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64Wed Jun 10 2026 - 06:00
Former Ulster and Ireland fullback Jared Payne joins Munster coaching set-upMunster’s attack and backline coaching responsibilities will be shared by Payne and Mossie Lawler, who has signed a two-year contract extensionTue Jun 09 2026 - 15:40
‘Opportunistic’ Jamison Gibson-Park makes the difference for Leinster against StormersScrumhalf operated like a man on the lam, looking to escape and outfox a vigilant Stormers defenceMon Jun 08 2026 - 06:00
‘We want to put on a proper show’: Leo Cullen ready for ‘physical’ Bulls showdownLeinster anticipating another special atmosphere in Croke Park for URC finalMon Jun 08 2026 - 06:00
Leo Cullen pleased with how Leinster stood up to Stormers’ physicality in victoryAndrew Porter is an injury concern for the final in two weeks against BullsSat Jun 06 2026 - 21:12
Dogged Leinster hold off brave Stormers to make URC finalJamison Gibson-Park stars as Irish province have to grind out victory against the South Africa sideSat Jun 06 2026 - 20:48
Leinster face Stormers test as scrutiny lingers after European disappointmentLeo Cullen’s side seek to build on Lions victory as South Africans arrive with upset ambitionsSat Jun 06 2026 - 06:00
Irish provinces will be envious of the summer recruitment of France’s Top 14Tommaso Menoncello, Huw Jones and Sevu Reece among those to join a French league already full of quality Fri Jun 05 2026 - 15:34
Munster sign Jimmy Duffy as forwards coach on a two-year dealSignificant coup for Munster to get vastly experienced coach from UlsterFri Jun 05 2026 - 14:45
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World CupPrevious contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in AustraliaFri Jun 05 2026 - 09:50
Don’t call it a consolation: Leinster singing from same hymn sheet before salvage operationSome fans are suffering from a sense of ennui, but the Leinster players are focused on reaching another URC finalThu Jun 04 2026 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park: ‘The past is the past, we have to be rid of that’Leinster scrumhalf relishing Bordeaux challenge and the chance to end final heartache Fri May 22 2026 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose: Fine margins will decide Leinster’s fate in final against Bordeaux-BèglesRingrose believes province must embrace occasion as final against Bordeaux-Bègles offers another chance to end eight-year waitThu May 21 2026 - 06:00
‘We’re going to have to put in a big defensive effort’: Adam Coleman relishing Leinster test Bordeaux-Bègles secondrow ready for tough challenge in a decider where ‘small moments matter’Wed May 20 2026 - 15:03
‘Solid shoulders’ and ‘rib ticklers’: Leinster coach Robin McBryde on training for a finalMcBryde dispelled any notions the players were wrapping themselves up in cotton wool ahead of Champions Cup showdownTue May 19 2026 - 06:00
