Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The pain of defeat in Paris in 2023 still lingers for the Ireland squad

All Blacks clash not a 'revenge' mission, says Keenan

Ireland are still hurting from their last meeting with New Zealand but won't bill Friday's game as a "revenge" mission, according to Hugo Keenan.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Nando Parrado (c) following his trek out of the mountains

Andes crash survivor talk 'inspirational' for Ireland

The Irish rugby squad were given an "inspirational" speech by Nando Parrado, one of the Uruguayan rugby players who survived the 1972 Andes plane crash portrayed in the movie Alive.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Johnny Sexton (l) at Ireland training last year with Andy Farrell and Jack Crowley (r)

Sexton not limited to out-half tips in Ireland set-up

Johnny Sexton's remit in Ireland camp won't be limited to mentoring the out-halves, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Sexton not limited to out-half tips in Ireland set-up

Johnny Sexton's remit in Ireland camp won't be limited to mentoring the out-halves, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Beauden Barrett (l) and Jordie Barrett both start against England

All Blacks' Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

All Blacks Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

England face the haka before the 2019 World Cup semi-final

Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning'

Joe Marler has called for the haka to be scrapped ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand as it emerged the veteran prop has left England camp for personal reasons.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Caelan Doris: 'My focus is still trying to prepare myself'

Captain Doris determined to 'lead through actions'

Caelan Doris doesn't believe that double-jobbing as Leinster and Ireland captain will affect his game.

Rugby • 28 Oct 24

Captain Doris determined to 'lead through actions'

Caelan Doris doesn't believe that double-jobbing as Leinster and Ireland captain will affect his game.

Rugby • 29 Oct 24

Johnny Sexton (r) and Jack Crowley during a World Cup training session last year

Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role

Johnny Sexton will help out Ireland's out-halves for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series on a consultancy basis.

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role

Johnny Sexton will help out Ireland's out-halves for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series on a consultancy basis.

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for the series

Doris captain as Ireland include two uncapped players

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for their upcoming Autumn Nations Series, while head coach Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad.

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

The Autumn Nations Series will trial 20-minute red cards for certain offences

Tweak to 20-minute red card trial doesn't go far enough

Rather than simplifying the game, the introduction of a 20-minute red card in the Autumn Nations Series is further complicating the disciplinary process, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 19 Oct 24

Felix Jones is working remotely as an analyst for England

Borthwick: 'I have a lot of respect for Felix'

Steve Borthwick has defended his England coaching regime by insisting the sudden departure of Felix Jones and Aled Walters is not a reflection of the environment he has created.

Rugby • 17 Oct 24

Friday night lights for Ireland-All Blacks blockbuster

Ireland are set for a Friday night lights blockbuster against New Zealand after the IRFU announced details of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 14 Mar 24

Ross Byrne: 'They're the kind of kicks you dream of'

Ross Byrne said he had absolutely no hesitation about taking on the penalty that ultimately sank Australia on Saturday night, as the Leinster out-half became an unlikely hero for his country at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Ireland are looking to make it three wins out of three in their Autumn Nations Series

Ireland v Australia: All You Need to Know

Kick-off time, team news, TV and radio coverage details for Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series game against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 18 Nov 22

Wales reacted from their heavy loss to New Zealand with a narrow win over Argentina in Cardiff

Wales bounce back with hard-fought win over Argentina

Wales put their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track by beating Argentina 20-13 in an arm-wrestle of a Test match at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 35-17 Fiji - recap

Look back on our minute-by-minute coverage of Ireland's five-try win against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Conor Murray was forced off injured during his 100th appearance for Ireland

Murray to miss Fiji and Australia games due to injury

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of their autumn internationals against Fiji and Australia due to a groin injury.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Finn Russell is back in the Scotland fold

Townsend recalls Russell for All Blacks game

Finn Russell has won a Scotland call-up for Sunday's game against New Zealand after fellow out-half Adam Hastings was ruled out through injury.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Mack Hansen dives over for Ireland second try

Jackman: Irish depth & variety building for 'open' RWC

RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva Stadium and cautiously acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side are among the teams with legitimate World Cup aspirations.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22