Sexton backs Stockdale to get back in the groove Johnny Sexton expects Jacob Stockdale to put a difficult night in Paris behind him when Ireland welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium on Friday for ... Rugby • 09 Nov 20
Wales defence coach Byron Hayward leaves his post Wales defence coach Byron Hayward has left his role with immediate effect. Rugby • 08 Nov 20
Watson to miss Georgia clash as Ireland visit looms An ankle injury Anthony Watson has ruled out of England's Autumn Nations Cup opener against Georgia next weekend, with their meeting with Ireland also just ... Rugby • 07 Nov 20
I let myself down over sub reaction, says sorry Sexton Johnny Sexton has said he let himself down over his reaction to being substituted in the Six Nations defeat to France on Saturday and revealed ... Rugby • 05 Nov 20
Scotland suffer Russell and Hastings injury blows Scotland out-halves Finn Russell and Adam Hastings have both been ruled out of the Autumn Nations Cup due to injury. Rugby • 04 Nov 20
Larmour ruled out for 16 weeks with shoulder injury Ireland back Jordan Larmour has been ruled out of action for up to 16 weeks with a dislocated shoulder. Rugby • 19 Oct 20
'Lockdown probably came at the worst possible time' Stuart McCloskey admits having just three Ireland caps to his name is frustrating but the Ulster centre is relishing the chance to add more international ... Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Three-week ban rules Henderson out of Six Nations Ireland lock Iain Henderson will miss Ireland's two upcoming rearranged Six Nations fixtures against Italy and France after landing a three-week suspension due to the ... Rugby • 15 Oct 20
Owens to miss clash between Ireland and Wales Wales have suffered a major blow ahead of their autumn campaign after hooker Ken Owens was ruled out of all six of their matches, including ... Rugby • 14 Oct 20
Dislocated shoulder rules Larmour out of Six Nations Jordan Larmour is set to miss the concluding games of Ireland's Six Nations campaign, as well as the new Autumn Nations Cup, after Leinster Rugby ... Rugby • 12 Oct 20
Scotland welcome back Russell and Gray Finn Russell and Richie Gray are back in the Scotland squad for the autumn international series. Rugby • 12 Oct 20
Humphreys and Doak join Georgia coaching ticket David Humphreys and Neil Doak have joined the Georgia coaching ticket for the duration of the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup. Rugby • 11 Oct 20
Henderson and Larmour serious Six Nations doubts Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will have an anxious wait to see if Jordan Larmour and Iain Henderson will be available for the upcoming re-arranged ... Rugby • 10 Oct 20
Lawes the latest injury blow for England England head coach Eddie Jones has been dealt a second major injury blow with lock Courtney Lawes ruled out of action for up to 12 ... Rugby • 07 Oct 20
Francis forced out of England camp after positive test Northampton Saints centre Piers Francis has tested positive for Covid-19 and been excluded from this week's England training camp ahead of the autumn internationals. Rugby • 07 Oct 20
Joy Neville set for officiating milestone in November Irish referee Joy Neville will become the first female official to take on Television Match Official duties in a men's international game at the Autumn ... Rugby • 24 Sep 20
'Farrell fully aware Ireland must move on' - Lenihan Andy Farrell realises that Ireland must have a different approach if they are to become competitive against the heavy-hitters of international rugby, according to Donal ... Rugby • 23 Sep 20
England players get rest weeks as part of pay cut deal England players will be entitled to two weeks of rest with their clubs following the Autumn Nations Cup, as part of improved welfare initiatives as ... Rugby • 12 Sep 20
RTÉ to broadcast Autumn Nations Cup RTÉ Sport have confirmed that Ireland's Guinness Series 2020 games, part of the new Autumn Nations Cup, will be live across RTÉ on RTÉ2, RTÉ ... Rugby • 11 Sep 20
Ireland to kick off Autumn Nations Cup as Georgia join Georgia will replace Japan in the new eight-team tournament being held in Ireland and the UK this November, as organisers confirmed the format and fixtures ... Rugby • 10 Sep 20