Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Farrell is hoping Ireland's wider squad can get game time next season

Farrell would welcome return of Ireland 'A' team

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he would welcome the return of 'A' games for his side next year.

Rugby • 19 Nov 21

England Saxons were comprehensive in their victory over Ireland Wolfhounds at Musgrave Park

VIDEO: Saxons prove too strong for Wolfhounds

Take a look at some of the key talking points from England Saxons' victory over Ireland Wolfhounds at Musgrave Park.

Rugby • 31 Jan 15

Sean O'Brien: 'I got 50 minutes under my belt and I was just happy to be out there'

O'Brien: I had no shoulder problems in comeback

Sean O'Brien made a successful return from shoulder surgery for the Wolfhounds on Friday and Ireland must now decide whether he is ready for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Rugby • 31 Jan 15

Keith Earls is tackled by England Saxons

As it happened: Wolfhounds v Saxons

Relive the story of the game as England Saxons beat Ireland Wolfhounds.

Rugby • 30 Jan 15

Sean O’Brien targets England Test for full return

Shooting and small-scale recovery targets helped Sean O’Brien on the road to recovery. Now he’s ready to take his shot for Ireland.

Rugby • 05 Jul 15

Keith Earls said he was just glad to be injury-free

Keith Earls: I'm happy to play anywhere

Keith Earls has refused to interpret his selection at outside centre for Ireland Wolfhounds' clash with England Saxons as any kind of Six Nations hint.

Rugby • 29 Jan 15

Sean O'Brien has 30 senior caps for Ireland

Sean O'Brien to start for Ireland Wolfhounds

Sean O'Brien will make his first appearance in an Irish jersey in 14 months when he starts for Ireland Wolfhounds against England Saxons on Friday.

Rugby • 29 Jan 15

Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy are set to return after imjury

O'Brien, Healy in line for Wolfhounds duty

Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien could kick-start their fight for Six Nations fitness in Ireland Wolfhounds' clash with England Saxons.

Rugby • 22 Jan 15

Rhys Ruddock is joined in the back row by Munster's Tommy O'Donnell and Cardiff's Robin Copeland

Ruddock named as Wolfhounds captain

Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock will captain the Ireland Wolfhounds in their game against the England Saxons at Kingsholm on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 23 Jan 14

James Coughlin offloads despite the efforts of Richard Wigglesworth and George Ford

Saxons tame the Wolfhounds in Galway

England Saxons produced a strong second half performance to beat Ireland Wolfhounds 14-10 in their clash at The Sportsground in Galway.

Rugby • 25 Jan 13

Andrew Trimble will try to catch Declan Kidney's eye tonight

Preview: Ireland Wolfhounds v England Saxons

Several players hoping to improve their standing in the Ireland pecking order will get the chance to do so when the Wolfhounds take England Saxons side at The Sportsground tonight.

Rugby • 25 Jan 13

Munster's James Coughlan (left) will lead the Ireland Wolfounds against England Saxons

Coughlan to lead Wolfhounds against Saxons

James Coughlan will lead the Ireland Wolfounds against the England Saxons as international rugby comes to The Sportsground on Friday night.

Rugby • 24 Jan 13

Robbie Henshaw has impressed for Connacht this season

Henshaw and McSharry in Wolfhounds panel

Connacht players Robbie Henshaw and David McSharry are two of the possible debutants for the Ireland Wolfhounds when they take on the England Saxons in Galway on Friday.

Six Nations • 22 Jan 13

Ireland Wolfhounds