Ireland

France rise above Ireland in World Rugby Rankings

France climb above Ireland in World Rugby rankings after Six Nations win in Paris reshapes global standings early in tournament.
6 February 2026

France beat Ireland 36-14 in Six Nations opener

France kick-started their Six Nations 2026 campaign with a 36-14 win over Ireland at Stade de France in Paris on Thursday.
6 February 2026

Andy Farrell urges Ireland rookies to be ffearless in Paris

Andy Farrell urges Ireland’s Six Nations debutants to play fearlessly against France.
4 February 2026

Antoine Dupont returns to captain France against Ireland

Antoine Dupont captains France on his return for Six Nations opener against Ireland.
3 February 2026

Ireland name team for Six Nations opener in Paris

Andy Farrell confirms Ireland's match day squad to face France in Six Nations opener in Paris.
3 February 2026

Tadhg Furlong returns to Ireland training ahead of France clash

Tadhg Furlong returned to training with Ireland as he continues his recovery ahead of their Six Nations opener against France.
2 February 2026

Bundee Aki set to miss most of Six Nations

Ireland centre Bundee Aki handed four-week ban after misconduct ruling.
29 January 2026

Billy Bohan earns Ireland call-up after Boyle injury

Andy Farrell backs 20-year-old Billy Bohan after Ireland call-up.
26 January 2026

Dan Sheehan says Ireland embrace underdog status

Dan Sheehan says Ireland still have depth despite recent defeats.
22 January 2026

Donnacha Ryan positive on state of Irish rugby

Donnacha Ryan believes Irish rugby remains strong ahead of Leinster clash
9 January 2026

Ireland to face All Blacks at Eden Park next summer

Ireland will meet the All Blacks in a July 2026 Test at Eden Park in Auckland.
11 December 2025

Connacht to host Six Nations clash in Galway

Dexcom Stadium will host Ireland vs Italy in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations.
9 December 2025

Ireland confident ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell says Ireland must believe they can win the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
3 December 2025

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