Ireland

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett believes the Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the series against Ireland will motivate the team to perform better.

New Zealand winger Will Jordan becomes the latest player to be withdrawn from the squad ahead of the series opener against Ireland due to Covid-19.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening game of the New Zealand tour against Maori All Blacks to be played in Hamilton on Wednesday.

New Zealand have sought the assistance of Joe Schmidt after their preparations for the three-game Test series against Ireland was disrupted by a Covid-19 outbreak.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes his side will be prepare for the challenge as they face New Zealand in a three-game Test series next month.

It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

New Zealand Maori head coach Clayton McMillan has included Crusaders star Cullen Grace in the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.

All Blacks fullback David Havili is looking forward to the physical challenge as they host Ireland in a three-game Test series in July.

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a thumb injury.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.

Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has been named in the New Zealand Maori squad for the two game series against Ireland.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named six new faces in the 36-man squad for the home series against Ireland to be played in July.

New Zealand back row Ethan Blackadder is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a shoulder injury.

Ireland international Keith Earls has signed a new contract with Irish Rugby and Munster until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be played in France.

Ireland will be facing two midweek fixtures against the Maori All Blacks during their summer tour of New Zealand which also includes three Tests against the All Blacks.

Ireland have unveiled their fixtures for the Autumn Nations Series that will kick-off from 5th November.

Ahead of Scotland's final game of the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations, Gary Heatly has the latest from Gary Easson's team as they reflect on a challenging campaign for the squad.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the venues for the home series against Ireland scheduled to be played in July.

Ireland and British and Irish Lions centre Robbie Henshaw has committed his future with Irish Rugby Football Union and Leinster Rugby after signing a new contract until July 2025.

Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.