Ireland

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.

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions international Willie Duggan has passed away at the age of 67 after a suspected heart attack.

Carol Isherwood has been named the captain of England Legends team that will face Ireland Legends in an exhibition encounter that will be played ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final between England and New Zealand.

Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are set to appear in court later today after they face rape charges.

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney has made a total of three changes to the line-up for the Women's World Cup clash against Australia in Belfast in a bid to secure the fifth place.

Ireland have handed starts to Nicole Cronin and Leah Lyons for the must win encounter against France in the Women's World Cup encounter in Dublin.

Former Ireland and England players will come together for the first time in an Ireland Women's Legends v England Women's Legends game ahead of the final of the ongoing edition of Women's World Cup.

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney has made seven changes to the line-up for the Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan that kicks-off on Sunday.