Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in the squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa to be played in Stade Jean Dauger on 26th August.

England lost Billy Vunipola to red card as they were defeated 29-10 by Ireland in the World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has released five players from the Rugby World Cup training squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.

Former Ireland winger Adam Byrne has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Caelan Doris scored a double as Ireland went on to defeat Italy 33-17 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland have confirmed the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new head coach of women's side.

Ireland backrow Caelan Doris said he is enjoying his first ever World Cup pre-season as Andy Farrell's men step up their preparations for the showpiece event in France.

Ireland full-back Jimmy O'Brien assures that Johnny Sexton's three-match ban will not have any negative impact on the team's preparations for the World Cup.

Ireland Women's captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been cleared to play in the Rugby World Cup after his ban was restricted to three games following a misconduct.

Johnny Sexton is set to face a disciplinary hearing this Thursday, and the outcome could have implications for Ireland's preparations for the World Cup.

Exclusive: The winger reflects on a highly emotional few days for Ireland's U20s side + the Connacht star looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup in France later this year.

Iain Henderson has recommitted his future with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster after signing a contract extension until 2025.

England head coach Simon Middleton has backed Ireland to improve further despite their recent defeat at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

TRU's Imogen Ainsworth reacts to The Telegraph's recent investigation into Irish Rugby and why Thursday's press conference highlighted the need for the IRFU to keep improving.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that James Ryan and Josh van der Flier have signed contract extensions.

Ireland and Ulster back row Jordi Murphy has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton is set to miss the remainder of the season for Leinster following his latest injury setback.

Wales have kick-started their TikTok Six Nations campaign with a convincing 31-5 victory over Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.