Ireland

James Ryan handed three-match suspension after red card review

James Ryan suspended for three games after red card review against South Africa.
26 November 2025

Ireland captain rejects ‘friendly’ label ahead of Springboks clash

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says South Africa match isn’t a friendly but a serious Test
22 November 2025

Andy Farrell: Ireland feeling ready for Springboks Test

Head coach Andy Farrell says his Ireland squad are now “more up to speed” as they prepare to face the Springboks this Saturday in Dublin.
21 November 2025

Rassie Erasmus confirms Boks' interest in bringing Nienaber back

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that South Africa hope to welcome back former head coach Jacques Nienaber back into the national set-up ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
20 November 2025

Andy Farrell unveils Ireland playmaker for Bok clash

Andy Farrell names Ireland squad with Prendergast at fly-half for Springbok test.
20 November 2025

Ireland receive fitness boost with Ringrose and van der Flier

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been handed a significant selection boost ahead of Saturday’s Test against South Africa as Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier returned to full-speed training.
17 November 2025

Hansen stars as Ireland defeat Australia 46-19

Mack Hansen starred with a hat-trick as Ireland defeated Australia 46-19 in their autumn internationals fixture at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
16 November 2025

Cullie Tucker to take charge of Ireland U20 team

Connacht coach Cullie Tucker named Ireland U20 head coach for 2026-27 season.
12 November 2025

Ireland add Hansen and Murray to squad as Osborne ruled out

Ireland have added Mack Hansen and Darragh Murray to their squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with Australia in Dublin.
11 November 2025

South Africa extend lead in World Rugby Rankings

The Springboks’ 32-17 victory over France in Paris has enabled them to stretch their margin over second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.
11 November 2025

Eddie Jones slams referee Gianluca Gnecchi over knock-on call

Eddie Jones blames Japan’s loss to Ireland on missed chances and knock-on call.
10 November 2025

Ireland crush Japan 41-10 at Aviva Stadium

Ireland produced a commanding performance in Dublin on November 8, 2025, cruising to a 41-10 victory over Japan in their autumn international clash at the Aviva Stadium.
8 November 2025

Doris mentally stronger after six-month injury layoff

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says six-month break made him mentally stronger ahead of Japan Test.
7 November 2025

Ireland name side for Japan Test

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23 for the Quilter Nations Series clash against Japan at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
6 November 2025

All Blacks target set-piece precision ahead of Ireland clash

The All Blacks will open their November tour against Ireland in Chicago, with head coach Scott Robertson stressing the importance of set-piece detail and skill execution.
29 October 2025

Codie Taylor surprised by Jason Holland’s exit announcement

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor admitted that he was surprised by assistant coach Jason Holland's decision to leave the role at the end of the 2025 season.
28 October 2025

Caelan Doris available as Ireland declare full-fitness ahead of New Zealand test

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been declared fit and available for Saturday’s clash with the New Zealand All Blacks in Chicago after recovering from a shoulder operation.
28 October 2025

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