Ireland

Match Centre: Ireland 19-16 South Africa

Ireland managed to overcome injury setbacks as they edged out South Africa 19-16 in their autumn international clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
6 November 2022

Autumn series will greatly aid Ireland in World Cup preparation - Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes the upcoming autumn internationals will aid in their preparation for the Rugby World Cup next year.
4 November 2022

Conor Murray set for milestone as Ireland unveil matchday squad for match against South Africa

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has unveiled the matchday squad for the upcoming autumn international clash against South Africa.
3 November 2022

Simon Zebo ahead of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign

Ahead of an Autumn Nations Series campaign that includes games with the Springboks, Fiji and Australia, former Ireland international Simon Zebo spoke about some of the topics that surround Andy Farrell’s team.
3 November 2022

'Only a World Cup win can make Ireland number one team' - Johnny Sexton

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton believes winning the Rugby World Cup next year will be the ultimate goal for his side.
1 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
1 November 2022

Simon Zebo: 'Finn Russell has enough credit in the bank - his omission is disappointing'

The Scotland fly-half has been left out of their Autumn Nations Series plans and former Racing 92 teammate Simon Zebo is puzzled by Russell's omission.
28 October 2022

Six Nations CEO Ben Morel on Netflix docuseries speculation and global calendar

At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
27 October 2022

Ireland recall Jacob Stockdale for November series

Ireland have recalled Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale to the squad for the upcoming autumn internationals.
20 October 2022

Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki suspended for eight games

Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has been handed an eight-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Sotrmers.
29 September 2022

Ireland centre Sene Naoupu announces retirement from international rugby

Ireland centre Sene Naoupu has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.
15 August 2022

Sam Cane confident New Zealand will bounce back from series defeat against Ireland

New Zealand skipper Sam Cane is confident that his team will bounce back in the upcoming Rugby Championship after a series defeat at home recently against Ireland.
3 August 2022

Peter O'Mahony impressed with young talents in Ireland squad

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony expressed delight with the young talents in the squad as they registered their maiden series win over the All Blacks last weekend.
23 July 2022

'Andy Farrell regarded very highly but we have huge respect for IRFU' - Bill Sweeney

The Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney heaped praise on Ireland coach Andy Farrell as they are working on a plan to decide on Eddie Jones' successor.
22 July 2022

World Rugby dismisses Andrew Porter's citing for high tackle

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has avoided a ban after the World Rugby has discussed the citing complaint for a high tackle.
19 July 2022

Ireland prop Andrew Porter cited for high tackle

Ireland prop Andrew Porter will face an independent disciplinary hearing following an incident in the recently concluded third Test against New Zealand at Sky Stadium last weekend.
18 July 2022

Series win over New Zealand is best moment of my career - Jamison Gibson-Park

Ireland scrum half Jamison Gibson-Park believes the series win over New Zealand is the best moment of his career.
18 July 2022

Ireland claim top position in World Rugby Rankings

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic series win over New Zealand in the recently concluded summer series.
18 July 2022

New Zealand Rugby to launch review after series defeat to Ireland

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson said the board will launch a review on the All Blacks' performance in the recently concluded series against Ireland.
17 July 2022

Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to continue getting better after series win over New Zealand

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has urged his side to continue improving as they registered their first series victory over New Zealand.
17 July 2022