Sexton returns to Ireland team for Russia clash Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland team and will captain the side for the first time against Russia in Kobe on Thursday. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 01 Oct 19
No Kearney or Earls as Ireland team to play Scots named Rob Kearney and Keith Earls have been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday (kick-off 8.45am) with Andrew Conway and Jordan ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Sep 19
Munster's Carbery 'highly unlikely' to face Saracens Munster rugby coach Johann van Graan says Joey Carbery is unlikely to win his fitness battle ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens. Rugby • 15 Apr 19
Carbery in the frame to face Edinburgh Munster head coach Johann van Graan is very hopeful of having Joey Carbery available for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh in Murrayfield. Rugby • 25 Mar 19
Farrell injury concern for Munster's Champions Cup game Chris Farrell has emerged as an injury concern for Munster ahead of Friday's crucial Champions Cup game against Gloucester. Rugby • 07 Jan 19
Munster face potential scrum-half crisis for Exeter tie Munster face a potential scrum half crisis ahead of Saturday's opening Champions Cup game away to Exeter. Rugby • 08 Oct 18
Irish and Aussies seek fitting farewell to great venue Our man Down Under recalls some ghosts of 2001 as he prepares for his final visit to the Allianz Stadium ahead of Ireland's deciding Test ... Rugby • 22 Jun 18
Ringrose out as Schmidt changes up for Aussie showdown Garry Ringrose, Andrew Conway and Dan Leavy will miss Ireland's Test against Australia through injury, while Ross Byrne is in line for debut. Rugby • 21 Jun 18
The bustle of Sydney awaits crunch final Test RTÉ Sport's man Down Under is now in Sydney ahead of Saturday's crunch final Test between Ireland and Australia. Rugby • 19 Jun 18
Can Ireland improve enough to win? Yes they can RTÉ Sport's man Down Under is in Melbourne ahead of Saturday's second Test between Ireland and Australia. Rugby • 16 Jun 18
