Ireland

Garry Ringrose part of unchanged Ireland side to face Wales

Leinster centre Garry Ringrose has managed to retain his place as Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt announced an unchanged team for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales.
9 March 2017

Hand injury rules Andrew Trimble out of Six Nations tournament

Ulster wing Andrew Trimble will miss the remainder of Ireland's Six Nations tournament with a hand injury.
6 March 2017

Ireland receive Jared Payne boost ahead of Wales clash

Ireland international Jared Payne has made a recovery from a serious kidney injury and has been included in the training squad ahead of the Six Nations clash against Wales.
3 March 2017

Paddy Jackson stays committed to Ulster

Ireland international Paddy Jackson has penned a new contract with Ulster which will keep him with the Pro 12 side until 2019 summer.
2 March 2017

Lions pick from Week 3 of the Six Nations

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.
27 February 2017

Ireland claim top position after beating France 19-9

Conor Murray scored the only try in the game while Johnny Sexton was impressive on his comeback as Ireland claimed the pole position in the Six Nations 2017 table with a 19-9 win over France at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
26 February 2017

Ireland v France - Key Points

As Ireland lock horns with France in the upcoming Six Nations clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, we take a look at few of the key points ahead of the encounter.
24 February 2017

Sexton and Best return to Ireland line-up to take France

Ireland have received the much needed boost ahead of their upcoming Six Nations clash against France with the return of Johnny Sexton and Rory Best.
24 February 2017

Sexton must compete with Jackson for a place in XV - Denis McBride

Former Ireland international Denis McBride believes talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton must fight with Paddy Jackson for his position in the starting line-up on his return from injury.
22 February 2017

Ireland hopeful of Sexton return for clash against France

Ireland team manager Paul Dean is hopeful of their talismanic playmaker Johnny Sexton returning to action during the upcoming Six Nations clash against France.
21 February 2017

Rising star Brett Connon out to impress and push on at Kingston Park

20-year-old Brett Connon spoke to Talking Rugby about moving his to hometown club, his experiences with the Falcons and representing Ireland.
15 February 2017

Jamie Heaslip signs new contract with IRFU

Leinster number eight Jamie Heaslip has signed a fresh contract with Irish Rugby Football Union which will keep him committed until 2019 World Cup.
14 February 2017

Lions pick from Week 2 of the Six Nations

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.
13 February 2017

Key points from Six Nations - Week 2

England have just maintained their winning streak while Scotland continue to search for their first win in Paris since 1999 as the week two of the Six Nations concluded on Sunday. Here are few of the key points from the encounters.
13 February 2017

Hat-tricks from Stander, Gilroy power Ireland to 10-63 win over Italy

Ireland have brought their Six Nations campaign back on track following a 10-63 bonus point win over Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
11 February 2017

Italy v Ireland - Facts

The second round of Six Nations will be Italy hosting Ireland on Saturday. Here are few of the key facts ahead of the encounter.
11 February 2017

Italy v Ireland - Key Points

Having lost their opening games both Ireland and Italy lock horns with each other at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to get their Six Nations campaign on track. Here are few of the key points.
11 February 2017

Healy and Ryan make it to Ireland line-up for Six Nations game against Italy

Ireland have recalled Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy into the starting line-up to take on Italy in the upcoming Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday.
10 February 2017

Italy make changes for clash against Ireland

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to his squad for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Ireland at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
10 February 2017

Rory Best: Garry Ringrose must be allowed to become his own man for Ireland

Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential.
8 February 2017