Andy Farrell: ‘We’re always open-minded to do the right thing by the squad’Caelan Doris refutes the idea that past World Cups increasingly weigh on successive Irish sidesThu Dec 04 2025 - 06:00
2027 Rugby World Cup: Kind draw gives Ireland a glimpse of route through tournamentIreland to face Scotland in a third successive World Cup but Portugal and Uruguay provide some noveltyWed Dec 03 2025 - 14:23
Ireland drawn in Rugby World Cup group with Scotland, Uruguay and PortugalExpanded draw includes 24 teams with tournament starting on October 1st, 2027Wed Dec 03 2025 - 11:58
‘Big pack, good set-piece, good in air’: Munster’s John Hodnett wary of Bath opponentsDaunting Champions Cup opener awaits Clayton McMillan’s side against reigning Premiership championsWed Dec 03 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Who Ireland might wish to avoid in the Rugby World Cup pool drawThe draw to determine the make-up of the tournament’s six pools will be held in Sydney on WednesdayTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Denis Leamy ‘hopeful’ Jack Crowley will be available for Champions Cup trip to BathJack O’Donoghue ruled out after failing HIA in Stormers defeatTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Michael Ala’alatoa joins new Munster team-mates ahead of Champions Cup openerJack O’Donoghue is the only injury doubt for the game against BathMon Dec 01 2025 - 15:15
AIL Division 1A round-up: Clontarf hold off Terenure revival to secure nervy winCork Con pip Young Munster in thrilling derby encounter; St Mary’s stay top after big win over bottom side Nenagh OrmondSun Nov 30 2025 - 16:47
Caspar Gabriel has found a home away from home with Terenure and LeinsterYoung outhalf hails from Vienna but dreams of one day wearing greenSat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
AIL preview: Clontarf and Terenure to renew rivalryThird play second in Division 1A as leaders St Mary’s host winless Nenagh OrmondFri Nov 28 2025 - 21:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland can’t pin all their misery on poor officiatingSpringboks defeat has led to an overblown crisis of faithFri Nov 28 2025 - 18:53
Munster may have to dig deep to weather the StormersReturning internationals bolster Clayton McMillan’s charges for URC resumption at Thomond ParkFri Nov 28 2025 - 18:05
Connacht looking to end losing streak as Sharks arrive in Galway Stuart Lancaster tries out a new back three for sold-out game at Dexcom StadiumFri Nov 28 2025 - 15:19
Gerry Thornley: What autumn internationals tell us about each contender ahead of World Cup draw Chasing pack will be hoping reigning champions peaked too earlyTue Nov 25 2025 - 17:07
Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrumDespite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right directionTue Nov 25 2025 - 06:00
‘We kept fighting, even down to 12’: Bundee Aki says Springboks battle will stand to IrelandJack Crowley echoed Connacht veteran’s sentiments following war of attrition against world championsMon Nov 24 2025 - 06:00
Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeatOne ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John FogartyMon Nov 24 2025 - 06:00
Ireland show heroic defiance in face of ferocious pummelling from Springboks Ireland reduced to 12 for a spell as referee Matthew Carley features prominentlySun Nov 23 2025 - 17:44
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Springbok prodigy has a chance to hit the next level at AvivaRassie Erasmus wants to see how the talented 23-year-old outhalf handles the cauldron of a Test against IrelandSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stopThe latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It’s hard to warm to idea of Nations Championship on any levelDubbed the Jet Lag Cup, player welfare looks like being an issue as old-style tours become a thing of the past Fri Nov 21 2025 - 19:34
Caelan Doris: ‘Momentum has been built, and we want to finish on a proper high’Irish captain believes Saturday’s final Test match of the year will define the side’s November campaign Fri Nov 21 2025 - 13:51
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Rassie Erasmus opens up possibility of Springboks reunion with Jacques Nienaber Head coach would be open to see his good friend return to the fold in 2027 after his Leinster deal endsThu Nov 20 2025 - 13:34
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the SpringboksAndy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg FurlongWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:28
IRFU report reduced operating deficit of €4.2m for 2024/25Union ‘still some way off where we need to be’, CFO Thelma O’Driscoll warnsWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:00
IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’‘They sound expensive, but we’re comfortable with where they’re sitting at the moment’Wed Nov 19 2025 - 17:58
South Africa fuelled for Ireland Test by their unrivalled sense of grievanceRassie Erasmus’s team is convinced the world is out to get themTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw reaffirmed his class against Australia, but a tougher opponent lies in waitLeinster player put setbacks behind him to cap off record defeat of Wallabies with a tryTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer testMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
AIL wrap: Terenure coach hails ‘courage and guts’ as derby win nudges them closer to topChampions Clontarf also kept up pressure on leaders St Mary’s with convincing defeat of Cork ConSun Nov 16 2025 - 19:48
Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against AustraliaYounger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his developmentSun Nov 16 2025 - 18:27
Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks Sat Nov 15 2025 - 22:38
AIL preview: Big Leinster names to feature in Dublin 6W derby face offTerenure College to host St Mary’s College at Lakelands Park in Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A summit meetingSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Ireland look to prove they are still one of the best teams in the world against wounded WallabiesHistory has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as woundedSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne: ‘There’s so much more in us - we’re a far cry away from our potential at the moment’Ireland backrow says he sees Rugby World Cup in 2027 as the ‘next big competition’Sat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt deserves the warmest of Aviva Stadium send-offs The Australia head coach is looking forward to watching a game in the stadium as a punter in the future Fri Nov 14 2025 - 15:27
Andy Farrell hits the refresh button hoping to breathe new life into IrelandHead coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s WallabiesFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt back on familiar ground as Wallabies face Ireland in DublinAustralia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on SaturdayThu Nov 13 2025 - 19:55
Paddy McCarthy and Sam Prendergast selected to start for Ireland against AustraliaMack Hansen will play at fullback in Saturday’s game, one of nine changes from team that faced JapanThu Nov 13 2025 - 14:06
Ireland v Australia: Andy Farrell may employ Mack Hansen’s X-factor at fullbackSam Prendergast likely to start at outhalf against Joe Schmidt’s WallabiesWed Nov 12 2025 - 20:12
Tadhg Beirne happy to crown ‘season full of ups and downs’ with men’s player of the year nodBackrower had a season to remember for Munster, Ireland and the LionsWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Wafer cap memorable year with top awards from Irish rugby writers Nora Stapleton and Nigel Carr also honoured as newest Hall of Fame inducteesTue Nov 11 2025 - 21:00
Australia are wounded and written off, which is exactly why Ireland must up their levelsHistory teaches us that the Wallabies are at their most dangerous after a defeatTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Extra skip in your step’: Glimmers of match positives as Gus McCarthy slots into impactful benchGus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy and Finlay Bealham were singled out for praise by coach Andy FarrellTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Jamie Osborne ruled out of Ireland’s Tests against Australia and South AfricaJimmy O’Brien most likely replacement at fullback, with Jacob Stockdale also in contentionMon Nov 10 2025 - 13:58
‘Just another game of rugby’: Tommy O’Brien rounds off first cap in Dublin with 55-metre try O’Brien’s try against Japan was welcome evidence that he is one of a few players who can score from long-rangeMon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
‘We need to get over ourselves’: Farrell frustrated at Ireland performance against JapanMore than once Farrell talked about 'feeling sorry for ourselves' after Ireland's uneven 41-10 win over Japan.Mon Nov 10 2025 - 06:00
Strong second half sees Ireland pull away from Japan after patchy startIreland scored four unanswered tries near the end of the game to get back to winning waysSat Nov 08 2025 - 16:26
Caelan Doris turning the page after injury-enforced absenceIreland captain made the most of his time away from rugby to return physically and mentally strongerSat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
