Ireland

Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to continue getting better after series win over New Zealand

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has urged his side to continue improving as they registered their first series victory over New Zealand.
17 July 2022

Match Centre: New Zealand 22-32 Ireland

Ireland managed to hold off a second half fightback from New Zealand as they sealed a 32-22 win in the third and deciding Test at Sky Stadium to register a historic series victory.
16 July 2022

Scott Barrett ruled out of New Zealand's deciding Test against Ireland - Report

Scott Barrett is reported to miss the final and deciding Test of New Zealand against Ireland to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
16 July 2022

Scott Barrett expects more intensity from Ireland in series decider

New Zealand flanker Scott Barrett is expecting an high intense series deciding Test when they face Ireland in Wellington on Saturday.
15 July 2022

Bernard Jackman Interview: Andy Farrell’s ‘impressive’ evolution and why a series win would be huge for Ireland

Defeating the All Blacks in Dunedin was another sign of the progression under Farrell and whatever the outcome in their decider against New Zealand, Ireland are certainly heading in a positive direction.
15 July 2022

Josh Beaumont Column: England did well to hold their nerve - it sets them up nicely for Sydney

It was a much-improved performance by England in Brisbane and it should provide them with a blueprint to win the series in Sydney.
14 July 2022

Bundee Aki returns to Ireland line up for Wellington Test against New Zealand

Ireland have made one change to the starting line up for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
14 July 2022

Summer Series 2022: Plenty of positives for some home nations - and food for thought for others

After the northern hemisphere hit back at senior level last weekend, how did our home nations fare in the U20 Summer Series out in Italy?
13 July 2022

New Zealand prop Angus Ta'avao handed three-week ban

New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao has been suspended for three games following his red card incident in the recently concluded Test against Ireland in Dunedin.
12 July 2022

Ireland's excellent win over the Maori sets them up well for series decider

A second victory in four days for Andy Farrell's side will only breed confidence ahead of their decider with the All Blacks in Wellington.
12 July 2022

Keith Earls to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named the matchday squad for the clash against Maori All Blacks scheduled to be played at Sky Stadium on Tuesday.
11 July 2022

France set to become top ranked side in World Rugby Rankings

France are set to become the top ranked side when the World Rugby updates the rankings on Monday.
10 July 2022

'We weren't good enough in second half against a 15-man team' - Ian Foster

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster admitted that the indiscipline costed them the second Test against Ireland played in Dunedin on Saturday.
10 July 2022

TJ Perenara to start for Maori All Blacks against Ireland

TJ Perenara has been given another opportunity to impress the New Zealand selectors after being named in the Maori All Blacks line up for the Tuesday's game against Ireland at Sky Stadium.
10 July 2022

'Ireland back themselves against anyone' - Andy Farrell after victory over New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell had high praises for his side following their historic win over New Zealand in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday.
10 July 2022

Match Centre: New Zealand 12-23 Ireland

Ireland claimed a historic over a 14-man New Zealand as they sealed a 23-12 win in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday.
9 July 2022

New Zealand determined to seal series in Dunedin - Ian Foster

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster expressed confidence on his side's chances to seal the series against Ireland when the two teams meet in Dunedin on Saturday.
8 July 2022

Game against All Blacks 'is another opportunity' to show what Ireland can do - Peter O'Mahony

Munster flanker Peter O'Mahony said that Ireland are determined to bounce back as they face New Zealand in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday.
7 July 2022

All Blacks have the taste for success again after dominant first Test display

Saturday's second Test in Dunedin gives Ireland another chance to pit their wits against New Zealand, but the hosts will be champing at the bit to wrap up the series.
7 July 2022

Mack Hansen named in Ireland line up for All Blacks clash

Ireland have made a solitary change to the starting line up for the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.
7 July 2022