Ireland

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.

The Six Nations 2017 tournament came to the conclusion with England retaining their title and being the most dominant team in the tournament. Here are few of the key points from the latest edition.

England failed to create a world record of 19 consecutive wins when they lost to Ireland 13-9 at Aviva Stadium in the final round of Six Nations tournament on Saturday. So here is a look on their 18-match winning streak that helped them level New Zealand's record.

Iain Henderson and Johnny Sexton scored points for Ireland as they sealed a 13-9 victory over England in the final round of Six Nations 2017 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Here are the key points and player rankings from the encounter.

Ireland sealed a 13-9 victory at Aviva Stadium on Saturday that dashed England's Grand Slam hopes. So how did they fare in the past on a similar situations.

Iain Henderson scored the solitary try in the game as Ireland brought an end to England's Grand Slam hopes with a 13-9 victory in their Six Nations encounter at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

As the Six Nations championship which was retained by England will conclude on Saturday, we take a look at few of the key numbers in the tournament.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of the final round of Six Nations clash against England at Aviva Stadium on Saturday due to a shoulder injury.

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola and Bath wing Anthony Watson have been recalled in the starting line-up for England's final Six Nations encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday as they bid to clinch the Grand Slam for second consecutive time.

England forward coach Steve Borthwick revealed that Elliot Daly is making steady progress in the training session ahead of Six Nations encounter against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell will be up against his father Andy for the first time when England and Ireland lock horns in the final round of the ongoing Six Nations tournament.

Munster wing Keith Earls is doubtful to feature in Ireland's final Six Nations encounter against England at Aviva Stadium on Saturday due to groin injury.

Wasps wing Elliot Daly is set to feature for England in their attempt to win the second successive Grand Slam title when they take on Ireland in the final round of Six Nations after he was retained in the 25-man training squad.