Ireland

David McCann scored a hat-trick while Ben Healy contributed with 13 points as Ireland went on to beat England 26-42 in the opening round of the World Rugby U20 Championship at Club De Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada.

Rob Kearney according to Arsenal Blogs via Irish Times, has confirmed that he has agreed a nine-month extension to his contract with the IRFU, meaning he will remain with Leinster until the end of next season.

Uncapped Munster duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn have been picked as a part of the 44-man training squad of Ireland ahead of the Rugby World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

Ireland will miss the services of Sean O'Brien in the upcoming World Cup scheduled later this year in Japan after the Leinster flanker suffered a hip injury.

Ireland international has committed his immediate future with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Leinster after signing a two-year deal.

Ireland skipper Rory Best has confirmed that he will quit professional rugby at the end of the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

Ireland came up with a clinical performance as they defeated hosts Hong Kong 28-7 to clinch the final of the Men's Qualifiers and progress to the 2020 edition of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Ulster centre Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland skipper Rory Best is aiming to make a comeback to Ulster before the end of the ongoing season following his latest injury setback.

Rhiannon Garth Jones gives her verdict after Ireland's below-par Six Nations campaign as Wales seal Grand Slam.

Gareth Anscombe kicked 20 points as Wales went on to complete a 25-7 victory against Ireland in Cardiff as they went on to clinch the Grand Slam in the Six Nations 2019.

The roof of the Principality Stadium that hosts the final round of the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland on Saturday will remain open despite a poor weather forecast.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled Rob Kearney and Sean O’Brien in the line-up for the final round of the Six Nations clash against Wales to be played in Cardiff.

As the Six Nations prepares for a thrilling climax this weekend, Joe Harvey takes a final look back at Round Four and selects some of his top performers.

Ireland have recalled flanker Dan Leavy for the final round clash against Wales in the ongoing Six Nations tournament to be played in Cardiff this weekend.

The 2019 edition of the Six Nations has reached the final stage with three teams in contention to win the title. Here we look at the scenarios for the teams ahead of the weekend's clashes.

As the Six Nations 2019 enters the final round, Wales, England and Ireland are in contention to win the title after a productive fourth round. Here are the highlights from the action that unfolded last weekend.

Ireland have kept their hope of winning the Six Nations alive as they completed a 26-14 bonus point victory over France in the fourth round at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Ireland have recalled several experienced players in their line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against France to be played in Dublin on Sunday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen stated that the pressure of expectation has weighed down Ireland's performance in the ongoing Six Nations tournament.