Ireland

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to the side for the crucial Pool B encounter against Scotland to be played on Saturday.

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong insisted that his side will not be weighed down by big matches as they look to face Scotland in the final game of the group stage at Stade de France on Saturday.

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for the upcoming Rugby World Cup encounter against Scotland following an injury.

Ireland attack coach Mike Catt has slammed the 'match-fixing' comments from Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their upcoming group game against Scotland.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has came in support of South Africa's young fly-half Manie Libbok despite his indifferent performance in the recently concluded encounter between the two teams at Stade de France.

Ireland managed to retain their top position in Pool B as they overcame South Africa with a 8-13 margin in their Rugby World Cup clash in Paris taking their winning streak to 16 games. Watch the highlights from the game.