Griffin ready to embrace the pressure in Italy Ireland captain Ciara Griffin is ready to embrace the high-pressure situation of their crucial Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier with Italy. Rugby • 21 hrs
Four changes to Ireland team for Italian job Ireland coach Adam Griggs has made four changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier showdown against Italy in Parma on Sunday ... Rugby • 18 Sep
Miller: Plenty to work on for Ireland to beat Italy Former Ireland international Alison Miller thinks Ireland can bounce back and beat Italy in Sunday's World Cup qualifier but warns that big improvements will be ... Rugby • 17 Sep
Former Cardiff stalwart Owain Williams dies aged 56 Former Cardiff and Wales flanker Owain Williams has died at the age of 56 following a lengthy illness. Rugby • 13 Sep
Kyle Sinckler cited for biting in Lions defeat British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited for biting during Saturday's second Test defeat to South Africa, World Rugby has announced. Rugby • 01 Aug
Japan, New Zealand and Argentina coming to Ireland Ireland will host autumn internationals against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Jul
Murray to captain Lions XV featuring three Irish stars Conor Murray will make his first start since being named Alun Wyn Jones' replacement as British and Irish Lions captain in Wednesday's clash with South ... Rugby • 12 Jul
Ryan: Massive competition for Ireland places now Stand-in skipper James Ryan believes Ireland's two-game summer series has helped generate "massive competition" for places going into next season. Rugby • 11 Jul
Farrell: 'We have built on the depth in our squad' With eight new faces seeing action in the demolition of USA, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was keen to stress that competition to get that ... Rugby • 11 Jul
Farrell focused on finding Ireland stars of the future Head coach Andy Farrell says discovering Ireland "gems" for the future is one of the primary goals of the summer series. Rugby • 09 Jul
Farrell: You're always looking for a little more depth Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says the summer tour has been crucial in growing depth within the squad after naming four uncapped players in his ... Rugby • 09 Jul
Ireland come from behind to see off Italy in U-20 clash Captain Alex Kendellen led by example as he crossed the whitewash twice in Ireland's 30-23 victory over Italy in their Under-20 Six Nations encounter at ... Rugby • 07 Jul
Farrell, Larmour and O'Mahony to miss USA clash Ireland trio Chris Farrell, Jordan Larmour and Peter O'Mahony have been released from Andy Farrell's squad ahead of Saturday's Test against the United States. Rugby • 05 Jul
Farrell delighted to overcome 'class outfit' Japan Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he was "made-up" for his players after a win over "class outfit" Japan in the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 03 Jul
Recap: Ireland 39-31 Japan All the action, as it happened in Ireland's win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Rugby • 03 Jul
Ireland edge out inspired Japan in thrilling contest Ireland finally overcame a thrilling Japan side in a contest which swung frantically to and fro in front of 3,000 spectators at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 03 Jul
Gatland still wrestles with 'agony or ecstasy' of games Warren Gatland admits that even as a veteran coach he is afflicted by nerves on matchdays as he wrestles with the "agony or ecstasy" of ... Rugby • 02 Jul
Fans return to Aviva for July games against Japan, USA Crowds of 3,000 and 6,000 respectively will be allowed into the Aviva Stadium for Ireland's upcoming rugby internationals against Japan and USA, as fans return ... Rugby • 21 Jun
Farrell: Zebo Munster matches will dictate Ireland call Simon Zebo's return to the Ireland squad is no forgone conclusion, according to Andy Farrell, but the recent form the Munster recruit has shown in ... Rugby • 15 Jun
Andrew Porter ruled out of Lions tour Irish tighthead prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer with a toe injury. Rugby • 06 Jun
Ireland to face Japan and USA at Aviva Stadium in July Ireland will play two Tests against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium in July. Rugby • 10 May
Tangible action now required after heavy loss to France France left a friendly reminder that there's a difference between semi-professional and amateur, but Ireland can't allow negative thoughts to get in the way with ... Rugby • 20 Apr
Gatland on Lions: 'We are going to have a good mix' British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland feels the competitiveness of this year's Six Nations will only add to his options as he finalises his ... Rugby • 13 Apr
Leinster's McBryde lands Lions coaching role British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has revealed his four-man coaching team for the scheduled tour to South Africa this summer, with Leinster's Robin ... Rugby • 13 Apr
Scotland flanker Watson named Six Nations' best player Scotland flanker Hamish Watson was named the 2021 Six Nations' player of the championship after securing 35% of more than 125,000 votes cast by fans. Rugby • 02 Apr
