Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Sean O'Brien and Paul O'Connell will both be missing when Ireland play Argentina on Sunday

RWC Health Check: The eight quarter-finalists

Ireland have been badly hit by injuries and a one-game ban handed to Sean O’Brien at the Rugby World Cup but with eight nations left, how badly off are Joe Schmidt’s men compared to the competition?

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 21 Oct 15

Ireland produced a performance for the ages against France, but at what cost?

Column: Ireland holed beneath the water line

Rugby has an obligation to look after its players, writes Conor O'Shea in the aftermath of Ireland's "brutal" win over France.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony barges his way forward against France

As it happened: RWC - Ireland 24-9 France

Relive Ireland's 24-9 victory over France in Rugby World Cup Pool D with our live blog.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Oct 15

Ireland have won their last two encounters against France

Ireland v France: This game matters

After three years of waiting, Ireland versus France in Rugby World Cup Pool D is almost upon is, RTÉ Sport's Brendan Cole previews the tie.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15

France are confident their better preparation will count against Ireland

Analysis: Planning against a confident France

Read Bernard Jackman on the keys to Ireland's game plan and what they need to do to nick a victory against a confident France side.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15

Column: Why the Tuilagi Tweeters have got it wrong

Alesana Tuilagi's five-week suspension has attracted strong criticism from players, journalists and fans - read Brendan Cole on the incident and why the decision was correct.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 15

Iain Henderson wraps up Edoardo Gori en route to a man of the match display

Column: Ireland got the wake up call they needed

Life has a habit of giving you an almighty kick up the back side, just when you think you're on cloud nine. And that's exact what Ireland got on Sunday in east London, writes RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 15

Ireland face France on Sunday in the Pool D decider

Column: Ireland's RWC finally kicks-off for real

Italy gave Ireland their first real test of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, writes RTÉ Rugby analyst Conor O'Shea.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 06 Oct 15

Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland out-half jersey against Italy

Preview: Ireland v Italy

Ireland take on Italy in their third Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at London's Olympic Stadium, RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy previews the tie.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Nov 15

Criticism of Sam Burgess is 'over the top', says Jackman

Analysis: Jackman on Ireland and the Burgess call

Read Bernard Jackman on Ireland v Italy, the art and science of selecting teams, and why criticism of Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is way off the mark.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 15

A carnival at the Aviva might be one way of generating good publicity for the League of Ireland

Column: Conroy Report lacking real ambition

Declan Conroy, author of the report on the future of the League of Ireland, addressed the media in Dublin yesterday. RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy looked at his findings.

Soccer • 30 Sep 15

Ireland are on a two-match winning streak

Column: Ireland prepare to up a gear versus Italy

Ireland are basking in their perfect start to the Rugby World Cup but need to crank up another gear for their clash with Italy, writes RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Sep 15

Rob Kearney (R) celebrates scoring Ireland's fifth try with Simon Zebo

Column: Wales and Ireland provide special moments

Wales' epic comeback win over England and Ireland's sparkling back play against Romania illuminated the weekend at the Rugby World Cup, writes Conor O'Shea.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 29 Sep 15

Ioana Corduneanu - the designer of the Romanian rugby jersey

RWC Snapshot: Who is a Romanian rugby fan?

RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy talks to Ioana Corduneanu, designer of the the Romanian rugby jersey, and die-hard fan of the Oaks.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 15

Joe Schmidt instructs his charges in their Thursday training session

Preview: Ireland v Romania

RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy previews Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool D clash against Romania at Wembley and says that if Joe Schmidt's team dominate the pack, they should prove far too strong for the Oaks.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 15

After some sloppy displays in the warm-ups, Ireland put in a performance typical of the Joe Schmidt reign

Analysis: Typical Schmidt performance a good sign

A clinical Ireland put in a performance in keeping with their form over the last two years against Canada and can do the business with more of the same against Romania on Sunday, writes Bernard Jackman.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 15

Japan's win over South Africa was the greatest ever upset in the history of the sport

Column: Minnows closing gap on ten-ball stall

After an opening sequence of Rugby World Cup games that were notable for the minnows putting it up to the giants, RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy looks at what could be done to further level the playing field.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 15

Michael Corcoran with Paul O'Connell and Sean O'Brien before Ireland training

Column: No accident that Irish camp is a happy one

It is early days at the Rugby World Cup but there is a freshness and positive energy about the Irish camp, with a diverse Irish support playing a part too, writes Michael Corcoran.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 15

The Cherry Blossoms rejoice after the victory of their careers

Column: Japan delight and Ireland deliver

RTÉ Rugby analyst Conor O'Shea breaks down the opening round of the Rugby World Cup, including Ireland's assured start and Japan's already legendary victory over two-time world champions South Africa.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 15

For the second time this decade Dublin and Kerry are meeting in the September showdown

Analysis: Kerry can exploit Dublin insecurities

Martin Carney assesses the strengths and weaknesses of both Dublin and Kerry ahead of Sunday's eagerly awaited All-Ireland SFC final.

GAA • 18 Sep 15

All the hours on the training paddock over the last two season culminate at this autumn's World Cup

Column: What options lie at Schmidt's disposal?

As the days count down to Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign, RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy analyses Joe Schmidt's options in terms of personnel and tactics.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Sep 15

Ireland embark on their RWC campaign looking to make it to the last-four stage for the first time in their history

At a glance: Ireland at the Rugby World Cup

RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy breaks down everything you need to know about Ireland's upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Sep 15

Another close encounter is expected on Saturday in Croke Park

Column: Varied Mayo approach can win out

Ray Silke believes Mayo can reach the All-Ireland SFC final, if they vary their approach to the game.

GAA • 04 Sep 15

Galway face Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final on Sunday

Column: Galway's day will not come Sunday

Past experience of winning recent All-Ireland finals can stand to Kilkenny in this year’s decider against Galway, says RTÉ GAA analyst Joe Dooley.

GAA • 16 Sep 16

Darren Cave started both Test matches against Argentina last summer

Analysis: What does the Ireland squad reveal?

On the morning that Joe Schmidt's 31-man Ireland squad was officially released, RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy examines what the head coach's selection means.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Sep 15