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Frank Lomani: 'We are realising that we are a team that can beat the tier ones, it's about time'

Time right for Fiji to take down 'vulnerable' Ireland

The Flying Fijians believe their time is now and are not shy talking about their intentions to take Ireland down with scrum-half Frank Lomani saying Andy Farrell's side are "vulnerable".

Rugby • 20 Nov 24

Maro Itoje: 'Wearing this rose is extremely important to me and my team-mates'

Itoje: Playing for England is the Mecca

Maro Itoje believes that England's players would reject the opportunity to play in the global breakaway league that is threatening to upend the rugby landscape.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

'I'm not sure if we need Sam Prendergast to start a Test match as physically daunting as this one...Fijian physicality is something that might do more harm than good'

Farrell has frustrations but not with either debutant

While Ireland have issues to work out before the end of the Autumn Nations Series, Jonny Holland was impressed by the performances of Irish debutants Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast against Argentina.

Rugby • 19 Nov 24

Farrell has frustrations but not with either debutant

While Ireland have issues to work out before the end of the Autumn Nations Series, Jonny Holland was impressed by the performances of Irish debutants Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast against Argentina.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Warren Gatland was won just six of 23 games since retuning to Wales

Wales 'in this together' as Gatland speculation grows

Wales number 8 Aaron Wainwright says "we are all in this together" as speculation rages about head coach Warren Gatland's future following a record 11 successive Test match defeats.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Thomas Clarkson was not in Andy Farrell's original squad but made his debut on Friday night

Clarkson delighted with crazy, surreal Ireland bow

Thomas Clarkson says making his Ireland debut against Argentina was "crazy" and "surreal".

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Clarkson delighted with crazy, surreal Ireland bow

Thomas Clarkson says making his Ireland debut against Argentina was "crazy" and "surreal".

Rugby • 19 Nov 24

France's players celebrate their victory at the end of a thriller

France end All Blacks streak with thrilling victory

France were their unpredictable selves as they beat New Zealand 30-29 in a superb, thrilling Autumn Nations Series test to end the All Blacks' five-match winning streak on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa celebrates

England's losing run continues with South Africa defeat

England's quest to resurrect their autumn by toppling South Africa ended in crushing disappointment as the world champions inflicted a fifth successive defeat on Steve Borthwick side.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Graham equals record as Scots rout Portugal

Winger Darcy Graham equalled the record for the most tries for Scotland as they ran in a total of nine in a dominant 59-21 victory over Portugal.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Cian Healy won his 133rd Ireland cap against Los Pumas

'I owe a lot to him' - Porter hails Healy

Andrew Porter hailed Cian Healy's longevity and says the Ireland prop still has much to offer.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Farrell to figure out Fiji plan after Irish body count

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he will give considered thought to selection for next weekend's meeting with Fiji, who have already beaten Wales in the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Robbie Henshaw (right) made 13 carries and eight tackles against Argentina

Henshaw: Ireland pleased to get past 'tricky' Pumas

Robbie Henshaw admitted Ireland had to work hard to get past a tricky Argentina outfit but said "a win is a win".

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy says Ireland know the areas they need to work on

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Garry Ringrose was among the best of the Irish players

Ireland ratings: Ringrose & McCarthy best against Pumas

Ireland got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 22-19 victory over Los Pumas. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Ireland hold on after second-half Argentina fightback

Ireland got back to winning ways after last week's defeat to New Zealand, but Andy Farrell's side were given an almighty scare by Argentina, who threatened to pull off a first ever victory on Irish soil.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Autumn Nations Series recap: Ireland 22-19 Argentina

Relive all the action as Ireland hosted Argentina in the second round of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Ireland will be looking to preserve their unbeaten run against the Pumas in Dublin

Lenihan: Three areas for Ireland to iron out

Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Ireland's Autumn Nations Series clash with Argentina on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland.

Rugby • 29 Nov 24

Ireland were beaten 23-13 by New Zealand last Friday

Jackman: Ireland to beat Pumas but I'm not confident

Bernard Jackman is backing Andy Farrell to get a positive response out of his players this week, but has warned that Ireland will need to be close to their best to defeat an exciting Argentina team on Friday night.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Jackman: Ireland to beat Pumas but I'm not confident

Bernard Jackman is backing Andy Farrell to get a positive response out of his players this week, but has warned that Ireland will need to be close to their best to defeat an exciting Argentina team on Friday night.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

The Ireland squad held their captain's run at UCD on Thursday

Preview: Pumas can pounce if Ireland aren't their best

The reaction to last week's 23-13 defeat to New Zealand is a good barometer of what we've come to expect from this Ireland team.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Preview: Pumas can pounce if Ireland aren't their best

The reaction to last week's 23-13 defeat to New Zealand is a good barometer of what we've come to expect from this Ireland team.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Caelan Doris: 'Discipline for this team has been a strength'

Irish in-game reaction must be better, insists Doris

Caelan Doris admits Ireland must improve their game management when things aren't going their way ahead of tomorrow's clash with Argentina, and wants to see some edge in the match.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Caelan Doris (c) with the team at yesterday's captain's run at UCD

Doris: 'Going after someone' for a mistake not my style

New Ireland captain Caelan Doris says he hasn't adopted Johnny Sexton's "assertiveness" as he tries to develop his own style of leadership.

Rugby • 14 Nov 24