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Tom Roebuck celebrates scoring England's ninth and final try

England crush Jones' Japan side to end losing run

England ended their five-Test losing run by crushing Eddie Jones' Japan 59-14 at Allianz Stadium in an upbeat finish to an otherwise disappointing second year for Steve Borthwick.

Rugby • 24 Nov 24

Sione Tuipulotu scored the first half's only try

Tuipulotu inspires Scots to victory over Wallabies

Sione Tuipulotu helped halt Australia's autumn resurgence as the Scotland captain scored the opening try in an impressive 27-13 triumph over the nation of his birth.

Rugby • 24 Nov 24

Gatland: 'The last couple of weeks have been challenging in terms of the amount of negativity'

Gatland 'motivated' to stay on despite wretched year

Warren Gatland said he remains "motivated" for his job as head coach and has a desire to stay in charge after Wales suffered a 12th successive Test match defeat.

Rugby • 23 Nov 24

Eben Etzebeth runs in for a South African try in their 33-point win in Cardiff

Wales hit historic low in Springbok thrashing

Wales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Nov 24

The Australian players celebrate Max Jorgensen's late winning try

Schmidt's Wallabies sink England in frantic encounter

Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt made a winning return to Twickenham as Max Jorgensen's last-gasp try gave Australia a dramatic 42-37 victory over England in a frantic encounter.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Josh Van der Flier acknowledges the Aviva faithful after a disappointing Ireland display against New Zealand

'No excuses' from Van der Flier and Porter

Josh van der Flier was keen not to use rustiness as an excuse, following Ireland's flat performance in their 10-point home loss to New Zealand on Friday night.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

The Ireland team stand for the national anthem prior to Six Nations clash against Italy last October

TikTok becomes first ever title sponsor of Women's 6N

TikTok has been confirmed as the inaugural title sponsor of the Women's Six Nations.

Womens Six Nations • 27 Jan 22

Ailsa Hughes will start at scrum-half for Sunday's Test with USA at Donnybrook

'It's time to put the foot down'

A challenging international double header awaits Ireland this month, but scrum-half Ailsa Hughes is relishing the prospect of taking on the leading lights in their sport.

Rugby • 14 Nov 18

Luke Marshall and Kieran Treadwell in action this season for Ulster

Irish international trio pen new deals with Ulster

Ireland internationals Luke Marshall, Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have all signed three-year contract extensions with Ulster to keep them at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2021.

Rugby • 29 Nov 17

Player ratings: Conway and Carbery catch the eye

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was using this outing, the only Guinness Series game this year against a tier-two nation, to build strength in depth ahead of the 2019 World Cup. Here's how the second-string measured up.

Rugby • 18 Nov 17

Peter O'Mahony will make his 41st international appearance against South Africa

O'Mahony: 'New guys in have a savage hunger'

The infusion of new blood in the Irish rugby squad is certainly creating a positive effect, according to Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 10 Nov 17

Henshaw will be looking to win his 30th cap for Ireland against South Africa

Jackman: Henshaw ready to flourish for Ireland at 13

Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes the absence of Jared Payne and Garry Ringrose will allow Robbie Henshaw to thrive at outside centre in the upcoming Autumn Series.

Rugby • 02 Nov 17

Greig Laidlaw limped out of the Champions Cup clash with Ospreys

Laidlaw out of Scots' autumn series with ankle fracture

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out of the Dark Blues' autumn Tests after fracturing his ankle, his club side Clermont Auvergne have announced.

Rugby • 18 Oct 17

Peter O'Mahony celebrates at the final whistle

Spirited Ireland fight back for victory

Injury-ravaged Ireland became the first European team since 2003 to complete calendar-year victories over the southern hemisphere's big three by fending off Australia 27-24.

Rugby • 27 Nov 16

Keith Earls is congratulated by Josh van der Flier

Flight of Earls hands Ireland an Aussie lifeline

Winger-turned-centre Keith Earls has handed a depleted Ireland a lifeline in their meeting with Australia.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Creaking Ireland under pressure at Aviva

A creaking Ireland side are under serious pressure after Australia burst out of the blocks in the second half of their meeting in Dublin.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Ringrose dots down as Ireland lead at break

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose touched down for Ireland's second try of the evening as the side extended their lead against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

No backs left on bench for Ireland for second half

Ireland's back division has taken a hammering in the first half of their November international against Australia, with three player's picking up injuries.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Seán O'Brien in action against the All Blacks last weekend

O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit

Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

The Ireland players want Conor McGregor was a motivational speaker according to team manager Mick Kearney

Ireland players seek Conor McGregor appearance

Outgoing Ireland manager Mick Kearney says UFC champion Conor McGregor is the motivational speaker at the top of the players' wish-list.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Recap: Ireland v Australia

A second-half try from Keith Earls has helped Ireland to a 27-24 win over the Wallabies. Recap the game and catch all the reaction here.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

All Blacks bounce back from defeat to hammer Italy

Conor O'Shea's first match in charge of Italy on home soil ended in a comprehensive defeat as the All Blacks recovered from their upset against Ireland in Chicago to run out 68-10 winners in Rome.

Rugby • 14 Nov 16

O'Halloran made his international debut on the South African tour

Lenihan: New-look Ireland must match Chicago high

Donal Lenihan believes a much-changed Ireland will have enough motivation against Canada to match their historic win in Chicago, as players stake their claims for squad places against Australia and New Zealand.

Rugby • 08 Nov 16

Autumn Series

England crush Jones' Japan side to end losing run

Tuipulotu inspires Scots to victory over Wallabies

Gatland 'motivated' to stay on despite wretched year

Wales hit historic low in Springbok thrashing

Schmidt's Wallabies sink England in frantic encounter

'No excuses' from Van der Flier and Porter

TikTok becomes first ever title sponsor of Women's 6N

'It's time to put the foot down'

Irish international trio pen new deals with Ulster

Player ratings: Conway and Carbery catch the eye

O'Mahony: 'New guys in have a savage hunger'

Jackman: Henshaw ready to flourish for Ireland at 13

Laidlaw out of Scots' autumn series with ankle fracture

Spirited Ireland fight back for victory

Flight of Earls hands Ireland an Aussie lifeline

Creaking Ireland under pressure at Aviva

Ringrose dots down as Ireland lead at break

No backs left on bench for Ireland for second half

O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit

Ireland players seek Conor McGregor appearance

Recap: Ireland v Australia

All Blacks bounce back from defeat to hammer Italy

Lenihan: New-look Ireland must match Chicago high

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