Ireland v Japan: All You Need To Know Ireland face Japan for the second time in 2021 on Saturday Autumn Nations Series • 05 Nov
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
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
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
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know The lowdown ahead of Ireland's summer test match against Japan Rugby • 02 Jul
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jackman tips Ethan McIlroy to make Six Nations squad Bernard Jackman expects Andy Farrell to name a "tried and tested" squad for the 2021 Six Nations but suspects that Ulster wing Ethan McIlroy may ... Rugby • 25 Jan
Irish rugby in flux after difficult year As the fallout from this most difficult of years continues, it seems the real action in 2021 will take place off the pitch Rugby • 31 Dec 20
Ryan insists Ireland heading in 'right direction' Ireland captain James Ryan says there will be a thorough inquest into the sub-standard display against Georgia but is convinced the team is "going in ... Rugby • 30 Nov 20
Irish still among world's best, insists Georgia captain Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze insists Ireland remain one of the world's best teams. Rugby • 28 Nov 20
Fogarty seeks more cohesive performance from Irish pack Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty is braced for a relentless physical battle with Georgia and believes remaining calm, controlled and cohesive will be key to ... Rugby • 28 Nov 20
Easterby: We're trying to change the way we play Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby is confident that Saturday's lineout woes in the 18-7 defeat to England will be ironed out and stressed again the ... Rugby • 24 Nov 20
Challenging Times: Warren Gatland's turbulent reign The latest edition in our quiz series focuses on Warren Gatland's dramatic, sometimes traumatic, sometimes glorious, and now oft-debated four-year stint as coach of the ... Rugby • 26 Mar 20
James Ryan: We didn't fire many shots at Twickenham Ireland lock James Ryan says the most disappointing aspect of the 24-12 loss in Twickenham was that the visitors failed to "fire many shots". Six Nations • 26 Feb 20
Ireland 24-14 Wales - recap Ireland claimed a deserved 24-14 bonus-point victory over grand slam champions Wales at the Aviva Stadium. See how it all unfolded here. Six Nations • 13 Feb 20
'Doris is the best number eight in Ireland right now' Former Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip believes Caelan Doris is the form backrow in the country at the minute and is fully capable of making ... Six Nations • 29 Jan 20
Quiz: 20 Years of the Six Nations Championship The Five Nations became Six with the arrival of Italy at the turn of the millennium and the competition has now witnessed 20 installments. Rugby • 01 Feb 20
Nacewa: Ireland became too conservative in 2019 Former Leinster great Isa Nacewa believes Ireland's excessively conservative approach in 2019 is to blame for their demoralising World Cup campaign. Ireland rugby union team • 22 Oct
O'Leary: Schmidt's system hurt Irish skill levels Former Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has argued the team's regimented structure under the coaching of Joe Schmidt may have negatively impacted upon the players' skill ... Rugby • 19 Oct 19
O'Sullivan: Cracks appeared earlier in the year Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says the heavy loss to New Zealand on Saturday laid bare the extent of the team's regression in 2019. Rugby • 19 Oct 19
