Ireland’s prospects of shocking England in T20 clash hinge largely on their bowlingIreland would be forgiven for feeling wary of another barrage after Wednesday’s display by EnglandFri Sept 19 2025 - 06:00
Salt peppers Ireland bowling attack to all corners of Malahide as England win first T20 clashIreland’s total of 196 proved a comfortable chase for visitors despite late wickets Wed Sept 17 2025 - 17:11
Concerns about Ireland being undercooked as England’s cricket team comes to townIn a disappointingly barren summer, Irish team have not had a game scheduled since JuneWed Sept 17 2025 - 06:00
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife WaferAxelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World CupMon Sept 15 2025 - 20:30
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the topDespite landing some heavy hits of late, Ireland are not yet at the same level as the best teams in the worldMon Sept 15 2025 - 06:00
Ireland captain asked referee to look at alleged bite by France player in World Cup quarter-finalSam Monaghan spoke to officials about a biting incident but the TMO didn’t sanction French playerSun Sept 14 2025 - 16:14
Ireland boosted by return of Aoife Wafer for World Cup quarter-final against France Wafer and Fiona Tuite will provide carrying qualities Ireland lacked against New ZealandFri Sept 12 2025 - 20:16
Aoife Wafer set to make Ireland return for World Cup quarter-final against FranceSix Nations Player of the Championship missed Ireland’s three pool games due to pre-tournament knee surgeryThu Sept 11 2025 - 19:05
Ireland have seen France’s game plan before – can they upset it this time?Scott Bemand’s side will need power and physicality up front with some clever kicking and lineout work to narrow the gap Thu Sept 11 2025 - 06:00
Naive and ponderous Ireland fail to think their way past Kiwi power Head coach Scott Bemand must quickly pick up the pieces ahead of quarter-final against FranceMon Sept 08 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Sam Monaghan urges team to up physicality heading into World Cup knockout stagesPlenty of food for thought for Scott Bemand’s side after 40-0 defeat to Black Ferns in BrightonSun Sept 07 2025 - 19:01
For Ireland, it doesn’t get bigger than New Zealand at a World Cup. But this is missing somethingScott Bemand’s team are already through to the quarter-finals, which has brought its own challengesFri Sept 05 2025 - 21:29
Béibhinn Parsons returns for New Zealand showdown, too soon for Aoife Wafer Co-captain Sam Monaghan shrugs off injury concern to start at secondrowFri Sept 05 2025 - 11:20
Irish-born punter Daniel Whelan signs contract extension worth $7m with Green Bay PackersEnniskerry native put pen to paper on three-year deal for top-end NFL punter salaryThu Sept 04 2025 - 21:50
Aoife Wafer is doubt for Ireland’s game against New Zealand despite return to trainingBéibhinn Parsons is expected to come back into the 14 shirtThu Sept 04 2025 - 17:59
Ireland backrow Brittany Hogan carries more than her share of the load at World CupThe numbers don’t lie and they point to a backrow reaching new heightsThu Sept 04 2025 - 06:00
New Zealand will be a threat all over the park, but Ireland can do damage where it countsWith last year’s famous win over the Black Ferns fresh in the memory, Scott Bemand’s side will hope to repeat the doseWed Sept 03 2025 - 06:00
‘Fire more shots’: Scott Bemand wants Ireland to show growth against New ZealandHead coach knows side must keep improving after 14 errors in victory over SpainMon Sept 01 2025 - 06:00
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand strikes positive note after win over Spain Bemand praises Linda Djougang after prop wins 50th Ireland cap in Northampton Sun Aug 31 2025 - 16:30
Ireland’s forwards to the fore in victory over Spain but error count remains a concern Scott Bemand’s side run in seven tries but 14 errors will concentrate minds ahead of pool decider with New Zealand Sun Aug 31 2025 - 14:21
Ireland v Spain: Squad harmony prioritised as coach Scott Bemand makes seven changes from Rugby World Cup openerSam Monaghan takes sole ownership of captaincy as key duo McMahon and Parson among those restedFri Aug 29 2025 - 14:46
Rugby World Cup: Ireland set to name a much-changed line-up for Spain game Former England international Ellena Perry set to make her first Ireland start at looseheadThu Aug 28 2025 - 15:07
Ireland set-piece benefiting from ‘lineout Jedi’ Alex CodlingDespite some first-half issues, Ireland’s lineout served as a try-scoring weapon in their World Cup openerThu Aug 28 2025 - 06:00
How Ireland replaced Aoife Wafer in the aggregate against JapanBackrower is an important player, but other players stepped up in Rugby World Cup openerTue Aug 26 2025 - 14:43
Rugby World Cup: Ireland ride green wave of positivity to win their opening game against JapanAfter missing the 2021 edition, Scott Bemand’s squad were ‘desperate for a game’ and psychologically ready for the challengeMon Aug 25 2025 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Ireland open campaign with bonus-point win over JapanA faltering lineout and high error count in the second half will keep team focused on improvementSun Aug 24 2025 - 14:14
Sun rises on Ireland’s World Cup adventure as Japan await in opener Béibhinn Parsons to start as Scott Bemand makes four changes to side that lost to Canada in warm-upFri Aug 22 2025 - 10:51
‘It seems bonkers, but it’s not’: Denis Fogarty pushing women’s team all the way in the scrumProp Niamh O’Dowd praises former Munster hooker for his set-piece training before World Cup opener against JapanFri Aug 22 2025 - 06:00
Dark horses Ireland hope to banish shadow of 2017 at ‘biggest World Cup yet’Hosts England open the tournament against USA on FridayFri Aug 22 2025 - 06:00
Aoife Wafer ruled out of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against JapanBackrow forward has remained in Dublin to complete her rehab from knee surgery but will join squad next weekThu Aug 21 2025 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup preview: Irish women’s rugby has battled ferociously to reach the top levelIreland travel to the Women's Rugby World Cup with legitimate semi-final aspirationsSat Aug 16 2025 - 06:00
US colleges are coming for Irish athletes - are rugby players next? Ivana Kiripati earned a scholarship and returned to an international cap. Questions now turn to the possibility of others following suitThu Aug 14 2025 - 06:00
How will the Lions tour impact Ireland’s rugby philosophy? Andy Farrell returns to work as Ireland coach with a deeper understanding of his playersSat Aug 09 2025 - 16:30
Ireland women’s rugby coach defends capping two ex-England players in World Cup prepEllena Perry and Nancy McGillivray are expected to be named in the final World Cup squadFri Aug 08 2025 - 06:00
Australia 22 Lions 12: Wallabies avoid series whitewash in Sydney – As it happenedFollow all the action in the third and final Test of the tourSat Aug 02 2025 - 15:01
Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf countryAndy Farrell’s ‘go-to man’ Jamison Gibson-Park shows value of halfbacksFri Aug 01 2025 - 14:00
Joe Schmidt’s masterplan - how former Ireland boss might attack former apprentice Andy FarrellWhile working with New Zealand, Schmidt exposed some Irish flaws at the Rugby World CupWed Jul 16 2025 - 16:32
Ireland concede last-minute try in defeat to Scotland at World Rugby Under-20 ChampionshipIreland had battled back from poor start to lead game before 80th-minute try Mon Jul 14 2025 - 19:31
Lions 36 Brumbies 24 – As it happened: Tourists labour to victory in CanberraRecap the action as James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier all cross for tries Wed Jul 09 2025 - 13:51
Players who had their career made by a Lions tour or broken by itRob Kearney’s 2009 Lions tour did great things for his career, while Stuart Hogg struggledSat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
Lions 52 Queensland Reds 12: Eight-tries scored as tourists overcome sluggish start - As it happenedFour Ireland players set to start against the Reds, with three on the benchWed Jul 02 2025 - 14:04
Ireland under-20s overcome Georgian physicality to secure bonus-point winIreland under-20s overcome Georgian physicality to secure bonus-point winSun Jun 29 2025 - 19:52
Western Force 7 Lions 54 (FT): Andy Farrell’s squad dominate in Perth as it happened Joe McCarthy named player of the match as Henry Pollock also impresses at Optus Stadium Sat Jun 28 2025 - 13:36
URC final: How Leinster played the South African way and beat Bulls at their own gameProvince’s tactical superiority underpinned by controlled aggression and willingness to play without the ballMon Jun 16 2025 - 06:00
Bulls will look to use raw power to take down Leinster in URC finalForward onslaught of raw power is likely to be South African side’s gameplan in Saturday’s URC final at Croke ParkThu Jun 12 2025 - 14:14
West Indies beat Ireland by 197 runs to square up three-match seriesCaribbean outfit wrapped things up with 16 overs still remainingSun May 25 2025 - 19:45
Why are so many young Irish rugby players moving to France?Irish coaches in French clubs are looking towards home to scout for players looking for a pathway to professional rugbySun May 25 2025 - 06:00
Rain halts play in Clontarf as West Indies come charging backThe rain-affected draw leaves the West Indies needing a win on Sunday just to level the three-match seriesFri May 23 2025 - 18:24
Andrew Balbirnie’s century helps Ireland secure massive 124-run win over West IndiesTourists bowled out for 179 at Castle Avenue in opening game of ODI seriesWed May 21 2025 - 18:12
Southern hemisphere-born players proudly adding to the Lions’ international outlookSeven players who grew up playing rugby outside of Lions nations have been named in the squad for this summer’s tourMon May 19 2025 - 18:01
