Ireland

Ireland and Leinster will miss the services of fly-half Joey Carbery for up to two months following a fractured wrist that he sustained during the recently concluded clash against Fiji at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

A double penalty from Ian Keatley proved vital as Ireland managed to edge out Fiji 23-20 in their second game of the autumn international campaign at Aviva Stadium on Friday.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made 13 changes to his line-up for the upcoming encounter against Fiji to be played at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has confirmed France as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup following a voting process in London on Wednesday.

Ireland are likely to miss the services of flanker Peter O'Mahony for their upcoming autumn international encounter against Fiji to be played on Saturday in Dublin.

A dominating performance from Ireland saw them register their biggest win over South Africa as they started the autumn international campaign with a resounding 38-3 victory at Aviva Stadium on Friday.

Auckland born Connacht centre Bundee Aki is all set to make his debut for Ireland after he was named in the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against South Africa at Aviva Stadium.

NatWest has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Six Nations tournament for the 2018 edition.

Munster flanker Tommy O'Donnell is a doubtful starter for Ireland's autumn internationals opener against South Africa at Aviva Stadium following a shoulder injury.

Ireland wing Keith Earls has warned his team of more physicality from South Africa when the two teams meet each other at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt insisted that they will continue to overlook players plying their trade with the overseas clubs.

Former Connacht head coach Pat Lam insists Bundee Aki can become a 'special player' for Ireland following his first-call up to the national squad for the autumn internationals.

Former Ireland international Donncha O'Callaghan has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Simon Zebo's participation for Ireland in the 2019 World Cup has taken a beating after the winger has announced his decision to leave Munster and head overseas at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland are all set to take on Wallabies in a three match Test series when they tour Australia next summer.

Ireland skipper Rory Best has played down criticism from his team-mate Sean O'Brien on Rob Howley's coaching methods in the recently concluded British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

Ireland's bid for 2023 World Cup has received a shot in the arm after British Prime Minister Theresa May has given her backing to stage the tournament.

Ireland international Sean O'Brien believes the poor management by Warren Gatland and his support staff was the reason for British and Irish Lions not winning the series against All Blacks in their recent tour of New Zealand.

Ireland are upbeat about their chances of hosting the 2023 World Cup as they gear up for the bid presentation to World Rugby council next week.

Ireland international Cian Healy issued an apology after he was asked to leave a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.