Ireland draft in Gary Keegan to help with mental skills Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed that high performance coach Gary Keegan has been working with the squad on their mental preparation over the course ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Lenihan worried about Ireland coaching 'package' Donal Lenihan tells RTÉ's Rugby Podcast that Andy Farrell's coaching "nous" is legitimately being questioned as he approaches the end of his first year in ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Win needed for Farrell against Scots Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill to preview Ireland's closing Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland at the Aviva. Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Scotland make six changes ahead of clash with Ireland Debutant Jaco van der Walt is one of six Scotland changes to face Ireland in the Autumn Nations Cup at the weekend as coach Gregor ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Six changes as Farrell shows strongest hand Returning captain Johnny Sexton is one of six players drafted into the Ireland team for Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup third/fourth place play-off with Scotland at ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Fire and ice perfect mix for Henderson Iain Henderson believes there is room in the Ireland camp for both the highly excitable and the cool and collected types. Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Murray: Scotland 'licking their lips' at Ireland shot Conor Murray admits that Scotland will justifiably be "licking their lips" at the prospect of beating Ireland in Dublin for the first time in a ... Rugby • 02 Dec 20
Evergreen Johnny Sexton eyes crack at 2023 World Cup Veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has not given up hope of playing at the next World Cup and admits being written off fuels his motivation. Rugby • 02 Dec 20
Scotland confirm tests against South Africa & Australia Scotland will take on current world champions South Africa and Australia in their 2021 Autumn Internationals. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Sexton insists Ireland are progressing under Farrell Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has dismissed suggestions the team have gone backwards under head coach Andy Farrell and accused the media of being overly critical. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Burns and Lowe out, Sexton and Henshaw close for Scots Billy Burns and James Lowe have been ruled out of Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off with Scotland through injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union ... Rugby • 01 Dec 20
IRFU bosses say Farrell's the right man to lead Ireland Ireland rugby bosses have no regrets over the appointment of head coach Andy Farrell and believe he is "absolutely" the right man to lead the ... Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Scotland will sense Ireland fragility Jonny Holland assesses Ireland's pros and cons against Georgia and how next opponent's Scotland will view things Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Nucifora eager for South African teams to join Pro14 IRFU high performance director David Nucifora is extremely keen that South Africa's four biggest franchises complete the deal to join the Guinness Pro14, saying it ... Rugby • 30 Nov 20
Ryan insists Ireland heading in 'right direction' Ireland captain James Ryan says there will be a thorough inquest into the sub-standard display against Georgia but is convinced the team is "going in ... Rugby • 30 Nov 20
Welsh skipper Tompkins understands fans' frustration Wales centre Nick Tompkins says he can empathise with rugby fans' frustration over an abundance of kicking and apparent attacking paucity pervading the game. Rugby • 29 Nov 20
'Ireland went backwards in their game plan' Ireland like their 'work-ons', and they have plenty to chew on before Scotland come to town. Rugby • 30 Nov 20
That's not good enough from us - Andy Farrell Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted that his side lacked the courage of their own convictions after an underwhelming 23-10 win over Georgia at the ... Rugby • 29 Nov 20
Burns and Earls on lengthy Ireland injury list Billy Burns, Keith Earls, Rob Herring and Will Connors are injury concerns ahead of Ireland's final Autumn Nations Cup game against Scotland next Saturday. Rugby • 29 Nov 20
Henderson admits Ireland have work to do on 'execution' Iain Henderson admitted to RTÉ Sport that Ireland weren't clinical enough as they beat Georgia in their last Group A game of the Autumn Nations ... Rugby • 29 Nov 20
Autumn Nations Cup recap: Jittery Ireland beat Georgia Relive a victory, but a lacklustre one, for Ireland over Georgia at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 29 Nov 20
Lacklustre Ireland stutter to victory over Georgia Unimpressive Ireland stuttered to a 23-10 win over Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 29 Nov 20
England do enough to see off limited Wales England did just about enough to subdue a spirited but limited Wales with a 24-13 victory to secure top spot in Autumn Nations Cup Group ... Rugby • 28 Nov 20
Irish still among world's best, insists Georgia captain Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze insists Ireland remain one of the world's best teams. Rugby • 28 Nov 20
Fogarty seeks more cohesive performance from Irish pack Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty is braced for a relentless physical battle with Georgia and believes remaining calm, controlled and cohesive will be key to ... Rugby • 28 Nov 20
