New Zealand's Ardie Savea has been named the men's World Rugby Player of the Year.
Bundee Aki has committed his immediate future with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Connacht by signing a new contract until 2025.
New Zealand back row Ardie Savea is among the four players shortlisted for the World Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award.
Ireland international Keith Earls has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
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New Zealand managed to hold off a fightback from Ireland as they sealed a 28-24 victory in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Stade de France on Saturday. The All Blacks now face Argentina in the semi-final of the competition.
Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton reckons their recent success against New Zealand will not be an influential matter as the two teams lock horns in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
Ireland winger Keith Earls insisted that former coach Joe Schmidt will have less information on the current squad as they face New Zealand in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
A ruthless display from Ireland saw them ultimately cruise into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they dispatched Scotland 36-14 to set up a last-eight tie with New Zealand.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne insisted that his side will be prepared for 'knock out rugby' as they face Scotland in the final round of the group stage in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to the side for the crucial Pool B encounter against Scotland to be played on Saturday.
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong insisted that his side will not be weighed down by big matches as they look to face Scotland in the final game of the group stage at Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for the upcoming Rugby World Cup encounter against Scotland following an injury.
Ireland attack coach Mike Catt has slammed the 'match-fixing' comments from Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their upcoming group game against Scotland.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has came in support of South Africa's young fly-half Manie Libbok despite his indifferent performance in the recently concluded encounter between the two teams at Stade de France.
Ireland managed to retain their top position in Pool B as they overcame South Africa with a 8-13 margin in their Rugby World Cup clash in Paris taking their winning streak to 16 games. Watch the highlights from the game.
TRU were able to hear from South Africa forward Snyman ahead of the Springboks' colossal Pool B meeting with Ireland in Paris.
Ireland back-row Caelan Doris insists that his side will be ready for the onslaught from South Africa when the two teams meet each other in the Pool B game on Saturday.
Ireland maintained their winning start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing 59-16 win over Tonga in their Pool B clash at Stade de la Beaujoire. Watch the highlights from the game.
Ireland made a statement of intent as they thrashed Tonga 59-16 to maintain their winning streak in the Pool B clash of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting line up for the World Cup game against Tonga to be played on Saturday.