Jackman: Steward red card wasn't even a penalty RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman argues that Freddie Steward's collision with Hugo Keenan in Saturday's Six Nations finale did not even merit a penalty, let … Rugby • 20 Mar
Ferris: Current Irish team are the greatest ever Stephen Ferris says the current Irish team has established themselves in the greatest in history after completing the Grand Slam at the weekend. Rugby • 20 Mar
Lenihan: No complacency in Rome given Italian form Complacency shouldn't be an issue heading to Rome this year, given the team selection and Italy's impressive form, according to Donal Lenihan Rugby • 24 Feb
Gatland: Ill-discipline cost us against Ireland Warren Gatland has lamented "discipline and soft penalties" as key factors behind Wales' heaviest Six Nations home defeat for 22 years. Rugby • 06 Feb
Ex-Ireland rugby star Paul McNaughton dies aged 69 Former Irish rugby international Paul McNaughton has died at the age of 69, Leinster Rugby confirmed in a statement this morning. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
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 … Rugby • 07 Nov 22
Kolisi: Current Irish team 'much better' than 2017 side South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is braced for an even greater threat from Ireland after admitting his last Dublin Test match was among the toughest … Rugby • 04 Nov 22
Foster laments 'unacceptable' errors against Ireland New Zealand coach Ian Foster lamented his side's "unacceptable" errors in their 23-12 defeat to Ireland in Dunedin, acknowledging that it was "hard trying to … Rugby • 09 Jul 22
Scotland's Fagerson wary of 'confrontational' Irish Matt Fagerson vowed he and his Scotland team-mates would rally together and bid to deliver their potential in their final match of the Guinness Six … Rugby • 15 Mar 22
Marler eager for 'clean bar brawl' with Ireland Joe Marler has revealed that England's training sessions have become edgier in anticipation of the step up presented by Ireland in Rugby • 08 Mar 22
Catt challenges Carbery to 'bring his X-factor' Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential captain Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 26 Feb 22
O'Sullivan: Baloucoune has 'edge' to win starting spot Eddie O'Sullivan believes Ulster's Robert Baloucoune has the "extra weapon" to really own one of the wing positions for Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 31 Jan 22
Ireland need more 'breakthroughs' to bolster momentum The Six Nations is back this weekend. With the normality of full crowds restored, and with Irish expectations climbing back towards their peak, it promises … Rugby • 01 Feb 22
Henshaw and Parsons win Player of the Year awards Robbie Henshaw and Béibhinn Parsons have been honoured as the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year in 2020-21 in the men's and … Rugby • 12 Jan 22
Ireland v Japan: All You Need To Know Ireland face Japan for the second time in 2021 on Saturday Autumn Nations Series • 05 Nov 21
Lenihan enthused by mobile Ireland pack Donal Lenihan is enthused by Andy Farrell's Ireland selection and expects the team to overcome the test posed by a talented Japan team. Rugby • 05 Nov 21
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 21
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 21
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know The lowdown ahead of Ireland's summer test match against Japan Rugby • 02 Jul 21
Keenan on Irish call: It's all happened very quickly Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan says there's an onus on the new-look team to right the wrongs of the 2019 Rugby World Cup loss to Japan … Rugby • 29 Jun 21
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 21
Six Nations recap: Italy 10-48 Ireland The action as it happened in Ireland's Six Nations victory over Italy in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Rugby • 27 Feb 21
Italy v Ireland: All You Need To Know The lowdown ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy for Round 3 of the 2021 Six Nations Rugby • 26 Feb 21
Farrell sees France as template for emerging players Andy Farrell believes Ireland's rookie half-backs Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park can take inspiration from the rapid development of France's rising international stars. Rugby • 13 Feb 21
Casey and O'Toole included in Irish Six Nations squad Tadhg Furlong and Rhys Ruddock have been included as Andy Farrell has named his 36-man-squad for Ireland's upcoming 2021 Six Nations campaign, however, Ulster scrum-half … Rugby • 25 Jan 21
