Ireland v Argentina: Hosts must improve or fall prey to Pumas on a mission
Argentina have lost on all of their previous visits to Dublin - but they are equipped to punish any Irish frailties
Andy Farrell
Ireland v Argentina: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Hurting Ireland face emboldened Pumas in Autumn Nations Series on Friday
Farrell set to stay his hand on wholesale changes for Ireland XV against Argentina
Robbie Henshaw likely to be recalled in midfield, while indications are that Jack Crowley will line out as outhalf
High price of penalties left Ireland in the red against All Blacks
The principal question has to be ‘were the penalties avoidable?’ And the short answer is ‘yes’
Why Ireland won’t push the panic button after All Blacks defeat
The Counter Ruck podcast: How worried should Irish rugby be after a disheartening defeat to the All Blacks?
Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clash
Ciarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form Argentina
Ireland intent on ‘bouncing back’ against improving Argentina
Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over Italy
Denis Walsh: Players’ fear of missing out means managers can reign serenely
Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?
Ireland’s energy and accuracy ‘wasn’t what was needed’ to beat All Blacks, says Farrell
Loss to New Zealand ends Ireland’s 19-match winning streak at home
Ireland fail to ignite as All Blacks end three-year run of home wins
Andy Farrell’s side racked up errors and gave away too many penalties while New Zealand just had to stay cute and confident
Ireland v New Zealand preview: Where the Test could be won and lost and why the duel at 10 looks pivotal
New Zealand v Ireland preview: Caelan Doris says ‘it goes up another level’ against All Blacks
Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Andy Farrell is set to name strong side
Finlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absences
New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role
‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva Stadium
The Lions are little more than a slick corporate franchise
Gone is the epic nature of the Lions tours that were a challenge of spirit and endurance as much as playing rugby
Pushing forward or held up: The winners and losers in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series squad
Gerry Thornley looks at those who made the squad from the November games and those that missed out
Caelan Doris confirmed as captain as Ireland’s squad for Autumn Series is named
Peter O’Mahony included as Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are in line for first caps
Gerry Thornley predicts the Ireland squad for the autumn internationals
Caelan Doris the likely captain for the four games against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia
Gavin Coombes has important opportunity to make the case for more Ireland caps
A strong performance for Munster against Leinster could help player's international ambitions
Obsessed. The Autobiography by Johnny Sexton: One of the best Irish sports books ever written
Paul Howard hails a frank and revealing book that achieves the rare feat of being worthy of the brilliant career that preceded it
Ireland injury concerns stacking up ahead of November Tests
Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher out for All Blacks’ visit
Lions intrigue and lingering heartache make Ireland-England the standout match of the campaign ahead
The URC gets more brutal every year, writes Gerry Thornley
Simon Easterby confirmed as interim Ireland head coach
Andy Farrell to begin Lions sabbatical ahead of next summer’s tour to Australia
Simon Easterby to lead Ireland’s Six Nations campaign in Farrell’s absence
Experienced assistant coach Simon Easterby will step up to the Irish head coach job as Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical at the start of 2025
By the numbers: the key questions facing Ireland after dramatic South African tour
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s second Test victory over the Springboks can prove an important springboard
Ireland finished on a high and if ever there was a case for the inclusion of more club players, Ciarán Frawley and James Osborne are it
Ciarán Frawley savours best moment of his career after drop goal heroics
‘I‘ve had a few pints, so I feel good. It was unreal the way the match finished’
South Africa 24 Ireland 25 - Frawley’s drop goal hands Ireland a famous victory
Leinster outhalf strikes with the last kick of the game to level the Test series in Durban
Ireland need to tap into their usual standards of energy and accuracy
All forms of kicking against South Africa needs to be precise, and it needs to be well thought out
Andy Farrell tells it like it is before Ireland’s moment of truth against South Africa
Garry Ringrose, Conor Murray, Rónan Kelleher and James Ryan promoted to the starting team from the bench
South Africa vs Ireland: Garry Ringrose could return at 13 among a number of Irish changes
Simon Easterby says Ireland had no issues with the way Caelan Doris communicated with the officials as captain last weekend
Ireland count cost of defeat with Sheehan, Casey and Henshaw all doubts for second Test
Andy Farrell: ‘It’s the make-up of this team that even with the type of performance in the first half, we hung in there
South Africa 27 Ireland 20 - as it happened
Errors prove costly for Ireland as they fail to overturn early deficit despite second half comeback in Pretoria
Ireland’s Joe McCarthy conundrum: can he do the business at the breakdown?
Saturday’s game will be the biggest test of the 23-year-old lock’s young international career
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 Africa
South Africa vs Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news
All you need to know ahead of the first Test of Ireland’s two-match tour of South Africa
South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullback
Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan
Handre Pollard returns to South Africa side for highly anticipated first test against Ireland
Twelve starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final named in starting line-up for Saturday’s game
South Africa tests ‘a big opportunity’ for Ireland, says Gary Keegan
Gary Keegan: 'Two games against the world champions in their own backyard, it’s important to us.`
Rassie Erasmus adds unique twist to hype in advance of Test showdown with Ireland
South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus takes to X to detail the expected make-up of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Test showdown
View from South Africa: Boks eye bragging rights in opening Test against Ireland
World Cup champions concede ‘we will have to be on par’ as ‘two-test series promises to be massive’
Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home?
The Counter Ruck podcast: Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in a bitter blow for Irish rugby
IRFU confirm scope to plug coaching gap during Andy Farrell’s Lions commitment
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties
Will Andy Farrell pick his son Owen for the Lions tour? Questions for the Irish boss to consider with one year to go
The domestic fixture list, especially for French sides, will have a massive influence on the selection
Emerging Ireland set to once again tour South Africa later this year
Sevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquote
Matt Williams: Ross Byrne rising to Leinster challenge could help Ireland hit heights in South Africa
Andy Farrell could yet again benefit from Leo Cullen’s exceptional talent as a selector
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