Ireland

Ireland captain Rory Best believes England skipper Dylan Hartley's latest six-week ban might not affect his chances of leading British and Irish Lions in a gruelling tour of New Zealand in June

Ireland will be without the services of Sean Cronin in the upcoming 2017 Six Nations tournament after the hooker sustained a hamstring injury.

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell said he was desperate to get back to coaching stints after he was sacked as assistant coach of England following the World Cup debacle.

Just as the autumn internationals came to the conclusion, let us analyse on what are the chances of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations tournament in February next year.

Ireland fullback Jared Payne is set to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation period following a kidney injury which might keep him out action for "at least three months".

Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday that Ireland lock Devin Toner has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the 2015 Six Nations champions until 2020.

Ireland capped of an impressive autumn internationals with victories over New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Here is an analysis on their performances.

Australia's hopes of Grand Slam were dashed after Ireland registered a 27-24 win over them to sign off the year on a high at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Leinster centre Garry Ringrose is set to make his second start for Ireland after he was named in the starting line-up for the clash against Australia at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland will be desperately hoping for their injured trio CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo prove their fitness ahead of their upcoming autumn international game against Australia in Dublin on Saturday.

New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa has been handed a one-week ban by the autumn international disciplinary authorities following the game against Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland team manager Mick Kearney has slammed the match officials for letting the New Zealand players off the hook during their 9-21 defeat in Dublin on Saturday.

New Zealand pair of Malakai Fekitoa and Sam Cane have been cited for "allegedly tackling an opponent dangerously" during their victory over Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland failed to repeat their Chicago heroics in Dublin against the All Blacks as they succumbed to a 9-21 defeat at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes his team will be the underdogs in the clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes the addition of Andy Farrell to the coaching panel of British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year will be a profitable move.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he and his men are wary of the wounded All Blacks who will come back 'full-strength' and 'fully-loaded' to avenge their 40-29 defeat at Soldier Field in Chicago on 5th of November.

Devin Toner believes Ireland dispelled the All Blacks' "mystique" in Chicago, planting doubts in New Zealand minds ahead of Saturday's Dublin rematch.

New Zealand are sweating on the fitness of their lock Sam Whitelock ahead of the rematch against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Ireland hooker Sean Cronin expressed confidence on his side's ability to beat All Blacks for the second time when they meet each other at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.