Ireland

Ireland's Kelleher fit but Furlong out for All Blacks clash

Ireland names team for New Zealand clash with Ronan Kelleher fit to start, but Tadhg Furlong out due to injury.
8 November 2024

Kieran Marmion Interview: ‘You want to win as much as you can in your career - Bristol feels like a good place to do that’

Exclusive: Scrum-half is enjoying his time with the Bears and hopes the club can scoop up some silverware + Marmion shares his thoughts on Ireland this autumn.
8 November 2024

McKenzie returns as flyhalf for All Blacks against Ireland

Damian McKenzie returns at flyhalf for New Zealand against Ireland, with two changes due to injury.
7 November 2024

IRFU appoints Lynne Cantwell as Head of Women's Rugby Strategy

The Irish Rugby Football Union has appointed former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell as the new head of women’s strategy for Irish Rugby.
25 October 2024

Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in Autumn Nations Series

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.
24 October 2024

IRFU weighs 20-Minute red card proposal as French Rugby Bodies oppose

The Irish Rugby Football Union is considering 20-minute red card proposal amid strong opposition from French rugby bodies, citing insufficient data.
16 October 2024

Ronan Kelleher to miss Ireland’s November Tests due to ankle injury

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.
12 October 2024

Ireland secure historic 29-27 win over Black Ferns in WXV1 opener

Ireland clinches a dramatic 29-27 victory against the Black Ferns in the WXV 1 opener, sealing the win with a last-minute conversion.
30 September 2024

Ireland rise to top of World Rugby Rankings after South Africa's defeat to Argentina

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.
23 September 2024

Simon Easterby to be Ireland's interim coach in absence of Andy Farrell

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.
17 September 2024

World Rugby announce schedule of 2024 season of WXV

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

Ireland close gap with top ranked South Africa after win in Durban

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.
16 July 2024

Ciaran Frawley drop goals help Ireland edge out South Africa 25-24 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.
13 July 2024

Dan will be a big loss but there is competition in the squad - Ireland's Ronan Kelleher

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.
10 July 2024

South Africa name unchanged side for second Test against Ireland

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side for the second and final Test against Ireland to be played on Saturday.
9 July 2024

Ireland's Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey to miss second Test against South Africa

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.
9 July 2024

South Africa beat Ireland 27-20 in Pretoria

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.
6 July 2024

Rassie Erasmus expects stiff battle for South Africa in series against Ireland

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.
3 July 2024

Siya Kolisi retained as South Africa captain for Ireland 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.
27 June 2024

South Africa name 35-man training squad for upcoming international season

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named 11 uncapped players in the 35-man training squad for the upcoming international season.
10 June 2024