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Josh van der Flier played all four games in November

Van der Flier takes Autumn Nations Series award

Ireland back row Josh van der Flier has been named the Autumn Nations Player of the Series.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Van der Flier takes Autumn Nations Series award

Ireland back row Josh van der Flier has been named as the Autumn Nations Player of the Series.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Jonny Holland: 'With England on the horizon in the Six Nations opener, Jack Crowley remains the man in possession'

Ireland's out-half questions yet to be resolved

Ireland's out-half depth chart is one of the biggest talking points following a stuttering and unconvincing Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 03 Dec 24

England defeated Ireland 32-20 the last time the sides met on Six Nations opening day

Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date

Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date

Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Jack Crowley (l) and Sam Prendergast are both aiming to be Ireland's number one out-half

Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel'

He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel'

He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come.

Rugby • 01 Dec 24

Ireland trailed with seven minutes to play against Australia

Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell

Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 01 Dec 24

Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell

Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Andy Farrell: 'I'm really proud of the victory because it was hard-fought in the end'

'Enough errors in the first half to lose two matches'

Andy Farrell says Ireland were feeling sorry for themselves halfway through their game against Australia but pleased after they turned around a 13-5 deficit.

Rugby • 30 Nov 24

Ireland celebrate Gus McCarthy's winning try

Wallabies go close but Ireland escape to victory

Ireland finished off their Autumn Nations Series with a nervy 22-19 victory over Australia at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 01 Dec 24

Some of the biggest moments in Cian Healy's career have come against Australian opposition

Healy's career comes full circle ahead of record Test

Given how significant Australia has been in the ups and downs of Cian Healy's career, it's quite appropriate that the loosehead prop will put his name in the Irish rugby record books against the Wallabies this afternoon.

Rugby • 30 Nov 24

Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time

There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 30 Nov 24

Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time

There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Andy Farrell takes charge of his last game before taking up Lions duties

Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match

Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match

Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary.

Rugby • 28 Nov 24

Josh van der Flier is in line to win his 70th Ireland cap on Saturday

Van der Flier not distracted by 'long away' Lions lure

Josh van der Flier says he won't be distracted by any British and Irish Lions subplots, when Ireland host Australia in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Nov 24

Joe Schmidt's influence reached all levels of rugby in Ireland

Schmidt legacy lives on in Irish rugby ecosystem

Joe Schmidt's imprint on Irish rugby is obvious on the national and provincial level but the former head coach's legacy is evident away from the professional side of the game as well.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Schmidt legacy lives on in Irish rugby ecosystem

Joe Schmidt's imprint on Irish rugby is obvious on the national and provincial level but the former head coach's legacy is evident away from the professional side of the game as well.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Connacht pair Mack Hansen (l) and Bundee Aki are Ireland regulars

We'll do 'everything possible' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 26 Nov 24

Connacht doing 'everything' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Joe Schmidt after his final home game in charge of Ireland against Wales in 2019

'I don't know about being love-bombed' - Schmidt

Joe Schmidt reckons he'll be all business this week as he prepares his Australia team to take down Ireland.

Rugby • 25 Nov 24

'I don't know about being love-bombed' - Schmidt

Joe Schmidt reckons he'll be all business this week as he prepares his Australia team to take down Ireland.

Rugby • 25 Nov 24

Gus McCarthy: 'It was just a really proud moment, not only for myself, but more thinking of my family'

'I can't wait around' - McCarthy keen to take chance

Gus McCarthy probably didn't dare dream of how well his Ireland debut would go but the Leinster hooker came up trumps.

Rugby • 25 Nov 24

'I can't wait around' - McCarthy keen to take chance

Gus McCarthy probably didn't dare dream of how well his Ireland debut would go but the Leinster hooker came up trumps.

Rugby • 26 Nov 24