Ireland

Rory Best enters Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame

Former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best has been inducted into the Heineken Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame in recognition of his distinguished career.
7 November 2026

Hugo Keenan hat-trick powers Ireland past Argentina

Ireland secured a commanding 42–12 victory over Argentina in the Nations Championship at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Friday.
7 November 2026

Ireland face Argentina before a packed Saturday in the Nations Championship

Ireland face Argentina on Friday before an intriguing Saturday of Nations Championship rugby, with South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales and France all in action.
6 November 2026

Paul O'Connell defends coaches backing Tadhg Furlong

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell defends support for Tadhg Furlong after his URC disciplinary case and discusses his coaching future.
2 November 2026

Jack Crowley ruled out until new year

Munster and Ireland out-half Jack Crowley is expected to remain sidelined until the new year with a lower-limb vascular injury.
26 October 2026

Sam Prendergast doubtful for Ireland’s Argentina opener

Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Ireland’s Nations Championship opener against Argentina after suffering a wrist injury in Leinster training.
23 October 2026

Why Dublin Remains One of Rugby’s Great Cities

Why Dublin remains one of rugby’s great cities, from Lansdowne Road and Leinster at the RDS to Wigan and Warrington’s 2027 Super League clash.
6 August 2026

Andy Farrell says Ireland must become World's best

Andy Farrell says Ireland must become the best team in the world to challenge top sides after their defeat to New Zealand.
20 July 2026

New Zealand see off Ireland in Auckland

New Zealand extended their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 53 matches with a 40-21 win over Ireland in the Nations Championship.
18 July 2026

Sam Prendergast backed to deliver against All Blacks

Sam Prendergast prepares for Ireland’s All Blacks Test at Eden Park with Johnny Sexton support and backing from captain Dan Sheehan.
17 July 2026

Ireland restore stars for All Blacks Test

Ireland make nine changes for the All Blacks Test at Eden Park as Andy Farrell recalls senior players for Nations Championship clash.
16 July 2026

Ireland defeat Japan to stay unbeaten

Ireland made it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship with a hard-fought 36-20 victory over Japan in New South Wales.
11 July 2026

Tadhg Beirne to captain Ireland against Japan

Tadhg Beirne will captain Ireland for the first time from the start as Andy Farrell makes nine changes for the Japan Test.
9 July 2026

Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship opener

Ireland came from behind twice in the second half to beat Australia 33-31 in a tense Nations Championship match at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium.
4 July 2026

Former Ireland Women's coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61

Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61 after leading Ireland to the 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam.
27 June 2026

Andy Farrell extends Ireland contract until 2031 Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell signs Ireland contract extension until 2031, securing long-term stability beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
5 June 2026

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland summer tour

Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the summer tour to Australia and New Zealand for the inaugural Nations Championship as he continues his recovery from a foot injury.
26 May 2026

Ireland make one change for France clash

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made just one change to his starting side for Saturday’s crucial Guinness Women’s Six Nations match away to France
23 April 2026

Stuart McCloskey shortlisted for Six Nations award

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey has been shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship award after a standout Triple Crown campaign.
20 March 2026

Andy Farrell says Ireland future talks are near

Andy Farrell says talks over his Ireland future are not far away after Triple Crown success and second-place Six Nations finish.
16 March 2026