Ireland count cost of defeat with Sheehan, Casey and Henshaw all doubts for second TestAndy Farrell: ‘It’s the make-up of this team that even with the type of performance in the first half, we hung in thereSat Jul 06 2024 - 20:38
It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t sufficeIreland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in PretoriaSat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
‘The hotel staff started speaking Afrikaans’ - Josh van der Flier shrugs off local confusion as Ireland eye up Springboks‘They try and make it personal in terms of confrontation … It’s very much a physical test, who is man enough to take you on one-on-one?’Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Jaco Peyper explains new TMO protocol to be trialled for first time in Pretoria Experienced official indicates protocol rewinds to last attacking possession excluding set-piecesSat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne undaunted by the prospect of taking on the world’s bestFacing South Africa away is one of the toughest assignments in world rugby but Tadhg Beirne and Ireland are up for the challengeFri Jul 05 2024 - 06:00
Andy Farrell expresses full confidence in Test debutant Jamie Osborne Jamie Osborne named at fullback as Ireland coach Andy Farrell says visiting squad ‘in great form’ for Saturday’s showdown against South AfricaFri Jul 05 2024 - 06:00
South Africa v Ireland team news: Jamie Osborne and Craig Casey to start first Test Robbie Henshaw named alongside Bundee Aki in midfield with Garry Ringrose among the replacements on a five-three benchThu Jul 04 2024 - 14:05
South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullbackLeinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo KeenanWed Jul 03 2024 - 20:39
Handrè Pollard calls for South Africa to be clinical against IrelandSpringbok outhalf praises influence on Ireland of ‘big threat’ Jack CrowleyWed Jul 03 2024 - 19:22
South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus turns on the charm ahead of Test against IrelandCoach well versed in controlling temperature ahead of a match, knowing when to add heat or turn down the flameWed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell says Ireland’s focus is internal ahead of South Africa TestIrish coach says they have no new injury concerns as all 35 players trainedWed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Handre Pollard returns to South Africa side for highly anticipated first test against IrelandTwelve starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final named in starting line-up for Saturday’s gameTue Jul 02 2024 - 14:29
South Africa tests ‘a big opportunity’ for Ireland, says Gary KeeganGary Keegan: 'Two games against the world champions in their own backyard, it’s important to us.`Tue Jul 02 2024 - 06:00
South Africa coach Tony Brown speaks highly of ‘fantastic’ Jerry FlanneryNew attack coach praises defence coach and says he has given insight into Ireland’s mentalityMon Jul 01 2024 - 18:37
Rassie Erasmus adds unique twist to hype in advance of Test showdown with IrelandSouth Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus takes to X to detail the expected make-up of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Test showdownSun Jun 30 2024 - 17:52
Garry Ringrose: ‘If you get it wrong against South Africa, you suffer the consequences’Having recovered from injury, the Leinster and Ireland player is looking forward to a unique challenge in the home of the world championsWed Jun 26 2024 - 06:00
Attitude rather than altitude will be key for Ireland in South Africa, says Mike CattIreland backs coach says team motivated by prospect of first Test series win in South AfricaTue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Mike Catt says no hangups in Ireland camp despite disappointing season end for provincesSam Prendergast’s underage performances and flexibility praised by coaching staffMon Jun 24 2024 - 15:00
Ireland’s Sevens squads get tough draws for Paris Olympics Men’s squad to face New Zealand, South Africa and Japan, women will take on Australia, Great Britain and South Africa in pool stagesMon Jun 24 2024 - 09:43
What can Ireland learn from South Africa’s comfortable victory over Wales?Warren Gatland’s side in touch at half-time despite being down to 13 men but a Springbok second half surge pads out the scorelineSat Jun 22 2024 - 17:35
‘It was a pretty easy decision’ - Jack Murphy explains move from Leinster to UlsterIreland U20s outhalf will move to the northern province after this summer’s U20 World ChampionshipFri Jun 21 2024 - 06:00
IRFU confirm scope to plug coaching gap during Andy Farrell’s Lions commitmentIreland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s dutiesThu Jun 20 2024 - 06:00
Leinster hoping for a Toulouse Top 14 win to boost Champions Cup seeding Leo Cullen’s side would bag a top seeding if the French giants can complete the doubleWed Jun 19 2024 - 16:41
Time for Munster and Leinster to take stock following semi-final disappointmentMunster coach Graham Rowntree frustrated by the inability to seal home URC final against the Bulls as season ends in disappointing home defeat to GlasgowMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: South African media revel in Bulls’ victory over Leinster in URC semi-finalLa Rochelle’s O’Gara a tad grumpy in advance of Toulon game; Bulls overjoyed after performance; and the numbers gameSun Jun 16 2024 - 16:53
Munster left with a pocketful of regrets as Glasgow march on to finalDefending champions fail to take advantage of Glasgow’s indiscipline on the scoreboardSat Jun 15 2024 - 20:37
IRFU has no plans to take an Ireland Test match to Croke Park IRFU women’s director of rugby position to be filled by SeptemberFri Jun 14 2024 - 06:00
IRFU to create new role responsible for implementation of women’s rugby planNew position, which will report directly to chief executive Kevin Potts, set to be filled by the end of the yearThu Jun 13 2024 - 15:12
Gavin Coombes fully focused as Munster bid for final place Munster coach Graham Rowntree praises versatile talent Gavin Coombes’s commitment to the cause as they prepare to host Glasgow Warriors in Thomond Park semi-finalThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
High stakes on the highveld for Cian Healy and LeinsterVeteran Leinster prop Cian Healy energised by the tough challenge of facing a URC semi-final against the Bulls at Loftus VersfeldThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
Leinster march towards semi-final meeting with the Bulls in PretoriaURC review: Six tries was a handsome reward, a reflection of Leinster’s ruthlessness inside the Ulster 22Mon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Leinster power past Ulster to set up Bulls semi-final in PretoriaFinal scoreline flatters Leo Cullen’s side a tad but they were nonetheless full value for their win at the AvivaSat Jun 08 2024 - 19:30
Ulster backrow Cormac Izuchukwu brings diverse talents to the tableA portion of his sporting genes came from his mother Catríona, a cousin of the Offaly All Ireland hurling-winning brothers, Joe, Billy and Johnny DooleySat Jun 08 2024 - 05:00
Munster must guard against complacency as they look to see off Ospreys at Thomond Park The defending champions have won nine on the spin in the URC as they look to make it back-to-back titlesThu Jun 06 2024 - 14:13
Dan Sheehan: ‘Ulster do a great job of suffocating you in your own half ... we need to impose our game on them’The Leinster hooker says to talk of fatigue towards the end of a long season is to reach for an easy excuseThu Jun 06 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: No contact with Sam Prendergast about potential loan move, says Connacht’s Pete WilkinsFormer Irish underage international subject of speculation that he might move west on year-long loan dealMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
URC quarter-finals: Munster to host Ospreys as Leinster welcome UlsterMunster secured the top seed and home advantage for the URC knockouts while Leinster or Ulster will likely have to travel to South AfricaSun Jun 02 2024 - 13:53
Five-try Leinster end Connacht’s season during RDS swansongRhys Ruddock close to his industrious best in what could be his final appearance before retiring at the end of the seasonFri May 31 2024 - 21:43
O’Mahony, Zebo and Snyman all return for Munster ahead of Ulster showdown Munster know a victory would guarantee them top spot in the URC table and a home run in the knockouts, including a potential finalFri May 31 2024 - 15:06
From Leinster to ZZ Top, the best moments seen at the RDS Ballsbridge venue sees its last rugby action on Friday before the builders move in to redevelop the groundFri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s Connacht clash a rare chance for sentiment as province bids farewell to RDSRoss Molony, Rhys Ruddock and Ed Byrne all given RDS farewells ahead of their departure from the province at the end of the seasonThu May 30 2024 - 16:50
Failure to execute against Toulouse will haunt Leinster more than turning down kicks at goalJamie Osborne and Joe McCarthy are young players who can only gain from the experienceMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
‘More understudies than finishers’ - French media highlight Leinster bench and Toulouse defence Toulouse have won the last nine finals they have played in thanks to their ‘legendary ability to bend without breaking’Sun May 26 2024 - 12:33
Leinster v Toulouse: Jamison Gibson-Park v Antoine Dupont is decisive duel in Champions Cup finalThe Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influenceFri May 24 2024 - 19:00
Selection debate between Ramos and Kinghorn proves Toulouse’s abundance of backline richesScotland international appears to have recovered from a broken nose meaning he is the favourite to once again pip his French counterpartFri May 24 2024 - 06:00
Champions Cup View from France: Toulouse ‘unbeatable’ in finals (unless they meet Munster)Rugby trumps the local market in France, predictable Leinster and Toulouse’s officiating edgeThu May 23 2024 - 16:33
Leinster know they must be Costes efficient to curb young Toulouse centre Paul Costes, who is already on course to surpass the feats of his famous father, hopes to add the Champions Cup to his roll of honourThu May 23 2024 - 06:00
Irish provinces must contribute 30% to fund each national contract, confirms IRFUCurrent system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantageWed May 22 2024 - 14:28
Emerging Ireland set to once again tour South Africa later this yearSevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquoteMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
What has David Nucifora ever done for Irish rugby?As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensionsSat May 18 2024 - 06:00
