Ireland

Keith Earls, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan all scored double for Ireland as they completed a 22-50 convincing win over Japan at Shizuoka Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland ran a eight try riot as they went on to thrash Samoa by 52-26 in their U20 Championship ninth place semi-final at Avchala Stadium on Tuesday.

Ireland international Joey Carberry will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Japan after sustaining an ankle injury.

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has been appointed head coach of the Dragons.

Fly-half Jumpei Ogura kicked 18 points for Japan as they completed a 33-21 victory over Romania in Kyushu on Saturday.

Ireland ran a nine try riot at Red Bull Arena on Saturday as they completed a 19-55 win over United States of America.

Will Jordan and Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick each as New Zealand registered a 3-69 bonus point victory over Ireland in the U20 Championship 2017 encounter at AIA Arena on Thursday.

New Zealand international Charlie Faumuina stated that the All Blacks' defeat to Ireland in Chicago has made them even more sharper on the field.

Scotland made amends for their defeat against New Zealand as they completed a 28-32 win over Ireland in a closely contested U20 Championship encounter at AIA Arena on Sunday.

Fullback Massimo Cioffi scored the decisive converted try as Italy went on to beat Ireland by 21-20 in a thrilling World Rugby U20 Championship encounter on Wednesday at AIA Arena.

Ireland have announced a 31-man squad for their summer tour of United States and Japan that includes eight uncapped players.

Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed the fixtures for the autumn internationals which includes three Tests.

Ireland international Mike Ross has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

The 2016/17 season has, thus far, been one of real optimism for Leinster fans.

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has backed Munster lock Donnacha Ryan to be selected for the British and Irish Lions squad for the 10-game tour of New Zealand in June.

Connacht centre Bundee Aki's desire to feature for Ireland is unlikely to be affected by the change in residency qualification rules.

Irish Rugby Football Union's chief executive Philip Browne is confident that Ireland's history of not hosting a World Cup previously will work in their favour during the bid on the 2023 edition of the tournament.

Connacht lock Ultan Dillane will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing a surgery on his shoulder.

Six Nations organisers have shortlisted 12 candidates for the Player of the Championship award following the 2017 edition of the tournament.

Six Nations 2017 tournament came to an end with England retaining the title but their Grand Slam hopes dashed with their defeat to Ireland in the final round of the tournament.