Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

1 November 2025; Stuart McCloskey of Ireland during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCloskey a doubt for Japan, Doris fine after comeback

Ireland have not ruled Stuart McCloskey out of Saturday's clash against Japan with the Ulster centre nursing a groin injury, while captain Caelan Doris game through the defeat to New Zealand unscathed.

Rugby • 03 Nov 25

1 November 2025; A general view before the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Damp squib' rematch reveals rugby's difficulty in USA

Bernard Jackman says Ireland's match-up with the All Blacks demonstrates how hard it is for rugby to break into the US market, but World Rugby dismissed any notion that World Cup 2031 will be pulled from the States.

Rugby • 03 Nov 25

1 November 2025; Tadhg Beirne of Ireland leaves the pitch after being shown a yellow card, which was subsequently upgraded to a red card, during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Card

Anxious wait for Beirne ahead of disciplinary hearing

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne will face a disciplinary hearing this week, most likely on Tuesday, after receiving a red card in the defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Nov 25

1 November 2025; Ireland players after the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Farrell: There's a lot in that to digest

Andy Farrell admitted Ireland have a lot to work to do following their 26-13 Solider Field defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 01 Nov 25

1 November 2025; Ireland players reacts after Cam Roigard of New Zealand, not pictured, scores their side's fourth try during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Clinical All Blacks punish sloppy Ireland in Chicago

New Zealand scored three tries in the last quarter-final as Ireland fell to a third straight loss to the All Blacks, going down 26-13 in Chicago.

Rugby • 03 Nov 25

Rebecca Allen darts Picture: Tamas Kovacs / Hungarian Darts Federation

Double joy for Carlow's Allen at WDF event in Hungary

Carlow's Rebecca Allen has picked up the WDF World Masters Girls and World Open titles in Hungary.

Darts • 01 Nov 25

Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; The Ireland team face the New Zealand team for the performance of the 'Haka' before the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsf

Preview: Stage set for 'battle of Chicago, round 2'

Ireland first met New Zealand in 1905 and this evening's game is their 39th encounter but their rivalry stretches back just nine years.

Rugby • 01 Nov 25

during the international match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field on November 5, 2016 in Chicago, United States.

'We certainly haven't forgotten what happened in 2016'

New Zealand flanker Simon Parker can still recall the haunted faces of the All Blacks side that lost to Ireland in Chicago and is determined to avoid a repeat tomorrow night.

Rugby • 31 Oct 25

30 October 2025; Head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland Rugby media conference at The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland need to 'come to the party' against All Blacks

Andy Farrell has challenged his Ireland team to "come to the party" against New Zealand in Soldier Field.

Rugby • 31 Oct 25

Barry run secures Minehead and World Championship spot

Keane Barry booked his place in the Players Championship Finals next month with a run to the quarter-finals at Wigan, while William O'Connor was denied in the last four.

Darts • 31 Oct 25