Brexoncello: Italy’s midfield duo hope joined-up thinking will trouble Ireland Centres Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello have shone in this season’s Six Nations despite their team’s defensive frailtiesThu Mar 13 2025 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s shuffle the deck in chasing second win in ItalyChris O’Connor set to make debut off the bench at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on FridayWed Mar 12 2025 - 17:27
How France’s ruthlessness won out on a day filled with regret for IrelandIreland left to rue failure to punish visitors in first quarter while France ruthlessly captialised when on topMon Mar 10 2025 - 06:00
Can Ireland win the 2025 Six Nations today? Here’s what needs to happenFrance look odds-on to take title after their stunning win in Dublin Sun Mar 09 2025 - 19:42
French media reaction: Cavalry deliver but fallen soldier Dupont leaves sour note French bomb squad explode in Ireland’s face with Oscar Jegou’s performance in midfield the highlightSun Mar 09 2025 - 12:25
Ireland v France: Les Bleus run riot to win in Dublin – As it happenedIreland beaten 42-27 at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 08 2025 - 19:20
Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray: In the words of friends and colleaguesLeinster stalwart and inspirational Munster pair have served Ireland with distinction over their long careersFri Mar 07 2025 - 11:00
Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second rowDubbed an ‘ovni’ (UFO) because of his unconventional path to international rugby, Flament will look to invade Irish spaceThu Mar 06 2025 - 16:46
Ireland v France head-to-head: Wing wizards all capable of casting spells on the pitch Hansen and Lowe have the capacity to pull off the improbable in a ‘how did he manage to do that’ wayThu Mar 06 2025 - 06:00
Head coach Neil Doak makes five changes to Ireland Under-20 side for French clashTom Wood and Will Wootton form a new halfback combination in CorkWed Mar 05 2025 - 17:06
Damien Penaud in line to return for France against Ireland Record-chasing left wing could be one of three changes to the backline by coach Fabien Galthié Sun Mar 02 2025 - 17:39
Six-try Leinster claim bonus-point win over CardiffLeo Cullen hands Ivan Soroka and Oliver Coffey debuts at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 01 2025 - 17:30
Munster rescue bonus points from loss to dominant EdinburghFour tries in the opening half at Musgrave Park had the visitors 29-7 to the good at the breakFri Feb 28 2025 - 22:01
Leinster turn to the AIL and Soroka family to solve injury and international commitment issuesIvan Soroka will join brother Alex for Leinster against Cardiff as province fces shortage at looseheadFri Feb 28 2025 - 14:49
Jamie Osborne demonstrates that temperament and talent go hand in hand to succeed at Test level Ireland fullback withstood adversity to play key role in Six Nations win in WalesMon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Welsh media reaction: New laws questioned after ‘rampaging force of nature’ Bundee Aki turns gameMatt Sherratt praised for dispelling myth that Warren Gatland ‘was the sole coach capable of getting the best out of these Welsh players’Sun Feb 23 2025 - 12:38
Wales 18 Ireland 27 FT as it happened: Ireland come back in second half and win the Triple CrownTries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne and 17 points from the boot of Sam Prendergast see Simon Easterby’s side homeSat Feb 22 2025 - 17:43
Harry Byrne highlights benefits of loan deals from time with Bristol BearsThe outhalf has got consistent game time, something that would not have been available to him had he remained at LeinsterFri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20 coach Neil Doak makes two changes for Wales clashCentre Eoghan Smyth and tighthead prop Tom McAllister named in starting XV for game at Rodney paradeWed Feb 19 2025 - 16:30
Wales must improve discipline, lineout and line-breaks to topple Ireland Wales find themselves on 14-match losing streak as Ireland come to CardiffWed Feb 19 2025 - 06:00
Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago on November 1st The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic winTue Feb 18 2025 - 16:03
Unbeaten Leinster know they must prove themselves worthy against resurgent OspreysMain challenge for returning national squad players is ability to quickly switch between playbooks and callsFri Feb 14 2025 - 06:00
Stephen Aboud to rejoin Italian Rugby Federation to take up new roleDubliner spent the last two years working with Rugby Canada as High Performance DirectorThu Feb 13 2025 - 15:00
Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensionsBeirne’s contract is through the 2027 World Cup in Australia and beyond in the case of RingroseThu Feb 13 2025 - 14:02
Leinster call upon Irish squad players for URC clash against OspreysTommy O’Brien back for his first match since picking up an injury in DecemberThu Feb 13 2025 - 13:33
Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victoryThe memory of a famous Welsh victory against the odds in 2008 should serve as a warning against Irish complacency Thu Feb 13 2025 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony happy to take on the boo-boys at Murrayfield if it means playing for Ireland Munster veteran still relishing every opportunity he gets to don the green jerseyMon Feb 10 2025 - 18:01
Andrew Porter’s hard-nosed display epitomised that of Ireland against ScotlandSix Nations: The outstanding Irish prop had a scrapbook full of standout moments at MurrayfieldMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Talking point: Scotland fail to make Ireland pay price for first-half profligacy during Six Nations gameDespite passing up on 14 to 21 points, Ireland were never going to suffer the same fate as France at TwickenhamSun Feb 09 2025 - 18:51
‘We’re trying to be more clinical and accurate': Bundee Aki turns attention to Scotland Connacht centre says Ireland need to improve if they are to prevail in Six Nations showdown in Murrayfield Fri Feb 07 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s make three changes to starting team for Scotland clashDaniel Green, an outhalf by inclination, comes in at fullback with Charlie Molony switching to the rightwingThu Feb 06 2025 - 18:10
Ireland looking to keep up with the free-scoring Huw Jones at Murrayfield ‘He never took anything too seriously but when it was time for rugby, he was the man’Thu Feb 06 2025 - 06:00
France outhalf Romain Ntamack set to be available to play against Ireland after three-match suspensionRomain Ntamack will miss France’s Six Nations clash against England on SaturdayWed Feb 05 2025 - 19:04
Ireland focused on fixing their lineout and reaped the rewards against EnglandEngland contested just four of Ireland’s 23 lineout throws during Saturday’s game at the AvivaTue Feb 04 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring termsAgainst England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off Mon Feb 03 2025 - 06:00
English media reaction: ‘Ireland were also well served by the odd Irish-born player’Visiting media take particular interest in battle of No 10s between Sam Prendergast and Marcus SmithSun Feb 02 2025 - 12:50
Ireland v England as it happened: Simon Easterby’s side record bonus point victory in Six Nations openerThe interim head coach is very satisfied with the win but not aspects of the performance especially conceding those two late tries that gave England a losing bonus point.Sat Feb 01 2025 - 20:25
Six Nations guide to England: Fixtures, prospects and who to watchThere’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breatheSat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s unbeaten run ended by England as indiscipline and inaccuracy prove costlyIreland vs England: A record crowd gathered in Cork for opening gameThu Jan 30 2025 - 22:10
Six Nations guide to Scotland: Fixtures, prospects and who to watchDespite significant injury issues, on their day the Scots are a good team with some outstanding individuals Thu Jan 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland U20s braced for clash with impressive world championsEngland include eight of the side that dethroned former champions France in World Cup final Wed Jan 29 2025 - 20:03
Two-try Dan Sheehan makes big impact on return as Leinster send Stormers packing James Lowe also comes through his first match back in another bonus-point victorySat Jan 25 2025 - 19:34
RG Snyman forging new relationships at Leinster as he prepares to face friends and enemiesDan Sheehan will start his first match for six months when Leinster take on the Stormers on SaturdaySat Jan 25 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster’s URC clash against the StormersSheehan to captain Leo Cullen’s side in first game since ACL injuryFri Jan 24 2025 - 15:01
Diarmuid Kilgallen to play his first URC game for Munster as they take on DragonsMunster without Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony who are with the Ireland squad in PortugalFri Jan 24 2025 - 14:56
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against StormersTue Jan 21 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six NationsSheehan has made remarkable recovery from ACL injury he sustained while playing against SpringboksMon Jan 20 2025 - 14:28
Leinster demolish 14-man Bath to go undefeated in Champions Cup pool stagesLeo Cullen’s side take 47-21 win at the Aviva StadiumSat Jan 18 2025 - 20:17
Munster lose to Northampton Saints in thriller to likely miss out on home knockout tieTom Seabrook’s hat-trick helps ensure English side emerged with bonus-point winSat Jan 18 2025 - 18:00
Peter O’Mahony back from injury for Munster’s crunch Champions Cup clash at NorthamptonIreland flanker replaces Jack O’Donoghue in the Munster packSat Jan 18 2025 - 06:00
