Ireland

Billy Burns ready to work his way to Ireland side

Ulster fly-half Billy Burns believes consistent performances will be key to get back into the Ireland squad.
3 January 2024

Andrew Goodman to replace Mike Catt as Ireland back coach

Ireland have confirmed that Andrew Goodman will replace Mike Catt as the new backs coach at the end of the current season.
22 December 2023

Ireland back row Caelan Doris signs contract extension until 2027

The Irish Rugby Football Union and Leinster have confirmed that back-row Caelan Doris has signed a long term contract extension until 2027.
19 December 2023

Ireland confirm attack coach Mike Catt's departure in 2024

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that attack coach Mike Catt will be leaving his role in next year.
16 December 2023

Head coach Andy Farrell signs long-term contract with Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recommitted his future with the Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a long-term deal until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
14 December 2023

South Africa unveil home schedule for 2024

South Africa Rugby have unveiled the schedule for the home matches for the upcoming 2024 season.
11 December 2023

Ireland to tour South Africa in July next year

Ireland will be heading to South Africa in July next year for a two-match Test series against the Springboks.
8 December 2023

David Campese: Influence of rugby league is taking away from union's ability to be creative

In part two of his exclusive chat with TRU, the legendary Wallabies winger has given his opinion as to why rugby union is grappling an entertainment-based identity crisis.
30 November 2023

Bundee Aki signs contract extension with IRFU and Connacht until 2025

Bundee Aki has committed his immediate future with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Connacht by signing a new contract until 2025.
27 October 2023

Ireland international Keith Earls announces retirement from professional rugby

Ireland international Keith Earls has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
17 October 2023

Rugby World Highlights: Quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand

New Zealand managed to hold off a fightback from Ireland as they sealed a 28-24 victory in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Stade de France on Saturday. The All Blacks now face Argentina in the semi-final of the competition.
15 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final: Ireland 24-28 New Zealand

New Zealand successfully managed to overcome Ireland as they sealed a thrilling 28-24 win in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game at Stade de France on Saturday.
14 October 2023

New Zealand drop Mark Telea for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster drop winger Mark Telea from the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
13 October 2023

‘Dartboard’ format for future World Cup draws could be solution to avoiding lopsidedness of quarter-finals

Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.
12 October 2023

Ireland's recent success against New Zealand will be irrelevant in quarter-final - Johnny Sexton

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton reckons their recent success against New Zealand will not be an influential matter as the two teams lock horns in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
12 October 2023

Ireland name unchanged XV for quarter-final against New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
11 October 2023

A Rugby World Cup Team of the Pool Stages

TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
10 October 2023

'Current Ireland squad very different from that played under Joe Schmidt' - Keith Earls

Ireland winger Keith Earls insisted that former coach Joe Schmidt will have less information on the current squad as they face New Zealand in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
10 October 2023

Ireland waltz into World Cup quarter-finals after swatting aside Scotland

A ruthless display from Ireland saw them ultimately cruise into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they dispatched Scotland 36-14 to set up a last-eight tie with New Zealand.
7 October 2023

Ireland prepared for 'knockout rugby' against Scotland - Tadhg Beirne

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne insisted that his side will be prepared for 'knock out rugby' as they face Scotland in the final round of the group stage in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
7 October 2023