Ireland

Ronan Kelleher eyes redemption against All Blacks

]Ireland hooker Rónan Kelleher says the painful memories of last year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand will serve as extra motivation when the sides meet again in Chicago on 1 November.
15 October 2025

Jack Crowley focused on Munster, not Ireland No.10 battle

Jack Crowley has dismissed suggestions that his strong start to the season is driven by the fight for Ireland’s No.10 jersey, insisting his focus remains firmly on Munster’s campaign in the United Rugby Championship.
7 October 2025

France's Axelle Berthoumieu has ban cut to nine matches

Axelle Berthoumieu’s suspension for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been shortened to nine matches, after the French international had originally been handed a 12-match ban.
16 September 2025

France survive Ireland onslaught to book semi-final spot

Ireland produced a dream first half but collapsed in the second as France came back from 13 points down to win 18-13 and book their place in the semi-finals in the ongoing Women's Rugby World Cup.
15 September 2025

New Zealand beat Ireland 40–0 to top Pool C in dominant fashion

New Zealand delivered a ruthless performance to blank Ireland 40–0 in their final Pool C fixture at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Brighton.
8 September 2025

Ireland hold off spirited Spain in high-scoring Pool C clash

Ireland secured a 43–27 win over Spain in a pulsating Pool C encounter at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
31 August 2025

Ireland make seven changes for Spain in World Cup clash

Ireland’s head coach, Scott Bemand, has made seven changes to the starting lineup for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Spain in Northampton.
29 August 2025

Six-try Ireland beat Japan for winning World Cup start

A scorching first-half from Ireland set the platform for a 42-14 win over Japan in Northampton.
24 August 2025

Crowley starts as Ireland make five changes for Portugal Test

Jack Crowley returns at fly-half as Ireland name two debutants for Portugal clash in Lisbon.
10 July 2025

Ireland lose Jacob Stockdale to injury ahead of Portugal Test

Jacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Portugal clash after shoulder injury; squad reshuffle underway.
7 July 2025

Tommy O'Brien eager to stake his claim in Ireland squad

Tommy O’Brien eyes long-term Ireland role, not just a one-cap cameo, ahead of summer tour Tests.
27 June 2025

Furlong raring to return after injury-hit season

Tadhg Furlong eager to regain form as Ireland’s tighthead ahead of upcoming Tests.
26 June 2025

ACL blow rules McNabney out of Ireland Tour and URC start

James McNabney suffers ACL injury in Ireland training, to miss summer Tests and URC start with Ulster.
19 June 2025

Craig Casey to lead Ireland’s youthful squad for July Tests

Craig Casey leads Ireland's 32-man squad, featuring 11 uncapped players, for July Tests against Georgia and Portugal.
4 June 2025

Terry Kennedy slams IRFU over scrapping of Sevens Programme

Ireland's Terry Kennedy slams IRFU and Leinster over decision to axe national men’s sevens rugby programme.
16 May 2025

Caelan Doris faces extended layoff due to shoulder injury

Ireland captain Caelan Doris out for six months with shoulder injury, will miss Lions tour and autumn tests.
12 May 2025

McMahon returns as Ireland make five changes for Wales clash

Captain Edel McMahon returns as Ireland make five changes for Six Nations clash with Wales.
18 April 2025

Ireland's Erin King ruled out of Six Nations and World Cup

Erin King sidelined with knee injury, missing Six Nations and World Cup.
17 April 2025

England eventually overpower Ireland 49-5 in Women's Six Nations

The Red Roses maintained their unbeaten run with a dominant second-half performance in Cork despite leading by just two points at break.
12 April 2025

Ireland Women make strategic changes ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Ireland's women's rugby team announces three lineup changes for the Six Nations match against England in Cork.
11 April 2025