Ireland

Joe Schmidt to assist New Zealand for opener against Ireland after Covid-19 outbreak

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.
27 June 2022

Ireland will be up for the New Zealand challenge - Andy Farrell

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.
26 June 2022

TRU Podcast: End Of Season Review And A Look To The Summer

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.
26 June 2022

Crusaders' Cullen Grace added to Maori All Blacks squad

New Zealand Maori head coach Clayton McMillan has included Crusaders star Cullen Grace in the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.
23 June 2022

All Blacks fullback David Havili bracing for physical challenge 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.
22 June 2022

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock doubtful for series against Ireland

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a thumb injury.
19 June 2022

Japan to host Ireland Women in two-game series in August

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.
18 June 2022

TJ Perenara and Brad Weber named in New Zealand Maori squad for series against Ireland

Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has been named in the New Zealand Maori squad for the two game series against Ireland.
15 June 2022

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck among six new caps in All Blacks squad for Ireland series

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.
13 June 2022

New Zealand's Ethan Blackadder in doubt for series against Ireland

New Zealand back row Ethan Blackadder is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a shoulder injury.
4 June 2022

Ireland international Keith Earls signs contract extension until end of 2023 World Cup

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.
1 June 2022

Ireland to face Maori All Blacks twice during summer tour of New Zealand

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.
17 May 2022

Ireland's autumn series schedule unveiled

Ireland have unveiled their fixtures for the Autumn Nations Series that will kick-off from 5th November.
13 May 2022

“There was a recipe for success in September”: Scotland need to show patience to secure a repeat win over Ireland

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.
29 April 2022

New Zealand confirm venues for home series against Ireland

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the venues for the home series against Ireland scheduled to be played in July.
26 April 2022

Robbie Henshaw commits to Ireland and Leinster until 2025

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.
22 April 2022

Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin to retire at end of season

Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
20 April 2022

Fixtures for Six Nations 2023 unveiled

The fixtures for the 2023 edition of the Six Nations tournament has been unveiled with Wales taking on Ireland in the opening fixture on 4th February.
20 April 2022

Johnny McPhillips Exclusive: We were putting pride back in the Leicester jersey

After leaving Leicester Tigers for US Carcassonne at the end of last season, Johnny McPhillips spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his move to Pro D2 and reflects on working with Steve Borthwick and his time at Mattioli Welford Road.
19 April 2022

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions forward Sean O'Brien to retire at end of season

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions forward Sean O'Brien has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
8 April 2022