Ireland

Ireland Women's captain Niamh Briggs is hoping to capitalise on the home advantage during the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off next month.

Ireland international Garry Ringrose has been sidelined for up to five months after undergoing a surgery on his shoulder last week.

British and Irish Lions have confirmed that Ireland international Jared Payne will miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland due to migraine symptoms.

TRU reflect on an interesting summer for our nations whilst the British and Irish Lions tour New Zealand.

Ireland came up with a five try performance as they completed a 2-0 series win over Japan with a 13-35 victory at Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday.

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.