Ireland

The Irish Rugby Football Union has appointed former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell as the new head of women’s strategy for Irish Rugby.

Caelan Doris has been named captain of Ireland for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series which will kick-off with a clash against New Zealand on 8th November.

The Irish Rugby Football Union is considering 20-minute red card proposal amid strong opposition from French rugby bodies, citing insufficient data.

Ireland's plans for the upcoming November Test series have suffered a blow as Leinster's Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out following an ankle procedure.

Ireland clinches a dramatic 29-27 victory against the Black Ferns in the WXV 1 opener, sealing the win with a last-minute conversion.

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following South Africa's defeat to Argentina in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship.

Ireland have announced that Simon Easterby will be taking in charge of the side next year in the absence of the regular head coach Andy Farrell.

World Rugby has confirmed the pools and fixtures for the 2024 season of the WXV competition.

Ireland have consolidated their second position in the World Rugby Rankings while closing the gap over the top placed South Africa following their recent win in Durban.

Ciaran Frawley kicked two drop goals in the final 10 minutes as Ireland came from behind to edge out World Champions South Africa with a 25-24 margin in Durban to level the two-game series.

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher felt the squad has enough depth to overcome the setback of injury to Dan Sheenan as they take on the Springboks in the second Test on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side for the second and final Test against Ireland to be played on Saturday.

Ireland have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the second Test against South Africa with both hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey ruled out due to injuries.

South Africa managed to hold off late fightback from Ireland as they sealed a thrilling 27-20 in the opening game of the two-match series in Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said he is expecting a stiff challenge from Ireland when the teams lock horns with each other in the two-game Test series.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named two-time World Cup winning skipper Siya Kolisi as the captain for the upcoming series against Ireland.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named 11 uncapped players in the 35-man training squad for the upcoming international season.

Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O'Reilly has passed away at the age of 88.

Ulster lock Iain Henderson will miss the upcoming Ireland's tour of South Africa following an injury setback.

Leinster have confirmed that Ireland back row Ryan Baird has signed a contract extension with the Irish province.