Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Smith out of England's Six Nations opener with injury

England are reeling from the loss of Marcus Smith for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy because of a calf problem.

Rugby • 31 Jan 24

Marcus Smith left England's training camp on crutches

England's Smith an injury concern for Italy clash

England out-half Marcus Smith is awaiting scan results on a leg injury sustained in training just five days before the Six Nations' opener against Italy.

Rugby • 30 Jan 24

Ewels replaces Isiekwe in England squad for Italy

England continue to face disruption to preparations for their Six Nations opener against Italy after Nick Isiekwe was forced to return from their camp in Girona because of illness.

Rugby • 26 Jan 24

Ollie Lawrence had been expected to start for England in their Six Nations opener away to Italy

Lawrence among three injury withdrawals for England

England's midfield options for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Italy are dwindling after Ollie Lawrence and Oscar Beard withdrew from Steve Borthwick's squad because of injury.

Rugby • 23 Jan 24

Jones won two World Cups as part of South Africa's coaching team

Borthwick blown away by 'groundbreaking' Jones impact

Felix Jones is one of the hottest coaching commodities in rugby, and Steve Borthwick is bursting to see what the Irishman can do with England.

Rugby • 23 Jan 24

England hooker Jamie George and France number 8 Gregory Aldritt

George & Aldritt handed captaincy roles for Six Nations

England and France will have new captains for the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie George and Gregory Alldritt assuming the respective roles for the upcoming tournament.

Rugby • 17 Jan 24

Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations with groin injury

England will be without Manu Tuilagi for the start of the Six Nations after he suffered a groin injury in Sale's Premiership victory over Saracens last Friday.

Rugby • 28 Dec 23

Farrell to miss England's Six Nations campaign

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season's Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break from international rugby.

Rugby • 05 Dec 23

Tom Curry has played 50 times for England

England flanker Curry to miss Six Nations after hip op

England flanker Tom Curry will miss the entire Six Nations and most likely the rest of the season after Sale revealed he must undergo surgery to repair a hip injury.

Rugby • 21 Nov 23

Courtney Lawes with his family after the loss to South Africa

Lawes calls time on England career

England lock Courtney Lawes has said that he will retire from international rugby after the World Cup in France to spend more time with his family.

Rugby • 23 Oct 23

Tom Curry has alleged he was the victim of a racist slur during England's World Cup semi-final defeat

England have until Monday to report alleged racist slur

England have until Monday morning to lodge a complaint after Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday's 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.

Rugby World Cup • 23 Oct 23

Owen Farrell kicked all of England's points

Farrell 'proud' as England edged out in Paris

England captain Owen Farrell insisted the future was bright for Steve Borthwick's men despite their narrow semi-final loss to South Africa in Paris.

Rugby • 21 Oct 23

Handre Pollard kicks the winning penalty

Boks back in final after last-gasp win over England

Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa fought back to beat England 16-15 and set up a Rugby World Cup final clash against fellow triple champions New Zealand.

Rugby • 22 Oct 23

England hold nerve to edge out gallant Fiji

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji as the Pacific Islanders threatened a huge upset but were ultimately beaten by more experienced opponents.

Rugby • 17 Oct 23

Jonny May of England is tackled by Josua Tuisova and Levani Botia of Fiji

RWC quarter-final recap: England 30-24 Fiji

Ireland, Scotland and Wales are all on their way home. England are the only 'local' lads left! They took on Fiji in the quarter-final in Marseille...

Rugby • 15 Oct 23

Care spares England blushes against Samoa

Danny Care scored the winning try seven minutes from time to spare England's blushes and complete a 18-17 victory over superb Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup • 09 Oct 23

Henry Arundell tops the the tournament tryscoring charts after his five-try haul against Chile

Arundell on fire as England crush Chile

Henry Arundell plundered five tries as England overcame a frantic start to dismantle Rugby World Cup newcomers Chile with a 71-0 victory that continues their march towards the quarter-finals.

Rugby • 23 Sep 23

Tom Curry was sent off for this high tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia

Sinfield: England don't have a discipline problem

Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.

Rugby • 13 Sep 23

James Ryan (l) and Caelan Doris at the captain's run on Friday

England Test not just a 'warm-up', says Ryan

Captain James Ryan admits there is nervousness among Ireland's returning stars as they bid to generate World Cup momentum by producing a statement display against England.

Rugby • 18 Aug 23

Ireland wing Mack Hansen pays tribute to centurion-elect Keith Earls

Preview: Prep ramps up for Ireland with England visit

Ireland welcome England to the Aviva Stadium today for the second of their Summer Nations Series matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 19 Aug 23

Andy Farrell was not happy with the coverage of Owen Farrell's disciplinary issues

Farrell hits out at 'disgusting' Owen Farrell coverage

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called the coverage around his son Owen Farrell's disciplinary process a "disgusting" circus.

Rugby • 17 Aug 23

Gavin Coombes is among the five players heading back to their provinces

Coombes among five released from Ireland squad

Five players have been released from Ireland's Rugby World Cup training squad and will return to their provinces to continue their pre-season training programmes.

Rugby • 16 Aug 23

Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris (r) have been in superb form for Ireland

Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier

Josh van der Flier welcomes competition for back row berths as Ireland gear up for England's visit to Dublin.