Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Former Leinster prop Ala'alatoa to join Munster

Munster have made a mid-season dip into the transfer market, confirming the signing of veteran prop Michael Ala'alatoa until the end of the season.

United Rugby Championship • 19 Nov

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 05: Franco Mostert of South Africa looks on during the South African national men's rugby team training session at Insep Fields on November 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland - Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Springboks given boost as Mostert red card overturned

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of Saturday's huge Quilter Nations Series meeting with Ireland in Dublin, after a disciplinary committee overturned Franco Mostert's controversial red card against Italy last weekend.

Rugby • 19 Nov

15 November 2025; Caelan Doris of Ireland is congratulated by team-mates Cian Prendergast, left, and James Lowe, right, after scoring their fourth try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dubli

Prendergast and McCarthy savour big game atmosphere

When Caelan Doris spoke on Friday about wanting rugby at the Aviva Stadium to sound a bit more like it did for the soccer team on Thursday night, they weren't empty words.

Rugby • 16 Nov

15 November 2025; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, left, with Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Farrell: Ireland need to be better against the Boks

Andy Farrell couldn't hide his delight at the ruthless nature of Ireland's 46-19 win against Australia on Saturday, but says they will have to be better again if they're to beat the Boks.

Rugby • 17 Nov

15 November 2025; Sam Prendergast of Ireland celebrates with teammate Mack Hansen after kicking a drop-goal during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ratings: Plenty of standouts as Ireland finally click

Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 46-19 win against Australia.

Rugby • 16 Nov

15 November 2025; Mack Hansen of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 46-19 Australia - recap

Look back on our minute by minute coverage as Ireland powered to an impressive win against Australia.

Rugby • 15 Nov

30 November 2024; Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'Irish rugby owes such admiration and respect to Joe'

Even six years on from leaving, Joe Schmidt remains intrinsically linked with Irish rugby.

Rugby • 15 Nov

14 November 2025; Caelan Doris before an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Doris hoping his side can feed off famous Portugal win

Barely 12 hours after the Republic of Ireland defeated Portugal at Aviva Stadium, Caelan Doris was leading the Irish rugby team out for their captain's run ahead of tomorrow's Quilter Nations Series clash with Australia.

Rugby • 14 Nov

13 November 2025; Head coach Joe Schmidt during a Australia Rugby squad training session at Blackrock College in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Return 'home' to Dublin allowing Schmidt ease pressure

For the second November in a row Joe Schmidt has come back to Dublin with his Australia side, and for the second year in a row he's been a man in demand.

Rugby • 13 Nov

30 November 2024; Ireland players celebrate as teammate Gus McCarthy, partially hidden, scores their side's third try during the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland v Australia: All you need to know

Everything you need to know as Ireland welcome Australia to the Aviva Stadium in the third of their four games in this international window.

Rugby • 14 Nov