Ireland

IRFU weighs 20-Minute red card proposal as French Rugby Bodies oppose

The Irish Rugby Football Union is considering 20-minute red card proposal amid strong opposition from French rugby bodies, citing insufficient data.
16 October 2024

Ronan Kelleher to miss Ireland’s November Tests due to ankle injury

Ireland's plans for the upcoming November Test series have suffered a blow as Leinster's Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out following an ankle procedure.
12 October 2024

Ireland secure historic 29-27 win over Black Ferns in WXV1 opener

Ireland clinches a dramatic 29-27 victory against the Black Ferns in the WXV 1 opener, sealing the win with a last-minute conversion.
30 September 2024

Ireland rise to top of World Rugby Rankings after South Africa's defeat to Argentina

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following South Africa's defeat to Argentina in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship.
23 September 2024

Simon Easterby to be Ireland's interim coach in absence of Andy Farrell

Ireland have announced that Simon Easterby will be taking in charge of the side next year in the absence of the regular head coach Andy Farrell.
17 September 2024

World Rugby announce schedule of 2024 season of WXV

World Rugby has confirmed the pools and fixtures for the 2024 season of the WXV competition.
17 July 2024

Ireland close gap with top ranked South Africa after win in Durban

Ireland have consolidated their second position in the World Rugby Rankings while closing the gap over the top placed South Africa following their recent win in Durban.
16 July 2024

Ciaran Frawley drop goals help Ireland edge out South Africa 25-24 in Durban

Ciaran Frawley kicked two drop goals in the final 10 minutes as Ireland came from behind to edge out World Champions South Africa with a 25-24 margin in Durban to level the two-game series.
13 July 2024

Dan will be a big loss but there is competition in the squad - Ireland's Ronan Kelleher

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher felt the squad has enough depth to overcome the setback of injury to Dan Sheenan as they take on the Springboks in the second Test on Saturday.
10 July 2024

South Africa name unchanged side for second Test against Ireland

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side for the second and final Test against Ireland to be played on Saturday.
9 July 2024

Ireland's Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey to miss second Test against South Africa

Ireland have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the second Test against South Africa with both hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey ruled out due to injuries.
9 July 2024

South Africa beat Ireland 27-20 in Pretoria

South Africa managed to hold off late fightback from Ireland as they sealed a thrilling 27-20 in the opening game of the two-match series in Pretoria on Saturday.
6 July 2024

Rassie Erasmus expects stiff battle for South Africa in series against Ireland

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said he is expecting a stiff challenge from Ireland when the teams lock horns with each other in the two-game Test series.
3 July 2024

Siya Kolisi retained as South Africa captain for Ireland series

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named two-time World Cup winning skipper Siya Kolisi as the captain for the upcoming series against Ireland.
27 June 2024

South Africa name 35-man training squad for upcoming international season

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named 11 uncapped players in the 35-man training squad for the upcoming international season.
10 June 2024

Ireland and British and Irish Lions great Tony O'Reilly passes away aged 88

Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O'Reilly has passed away at the age of 88.
20 May 2024

Iain Henderson to miss Ireland's tour of South Africa

Ulster lock Iain Henderson will miss the upcoming Ireland's tour of South Africa following an injury setback.
15 May 2024

Ryan Baird signs new contract with Leinster

Leinster have confirmed that Ireland back row Ryan Baird has signed a contract extension with the Irish province.
6 May 2024

Ireland's fixtures for autumn series unveiled

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland's upcoming autumn series which will kick-off on 8th November.
23 April 2024

Dan Sheenan signs new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster

Dan Sheenan has committed his immediate future with Ireland and Leinster after signing a new two-year contract.
15 April 2024