Farrell calm over Sexton's long-term Ireland plans Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said "conversations" are ongoing with Johnny Sexton regarding his international future after the outhalf hinted earlier this week he may ... Rugby • 1 hr
Sexton starts as Ireland make seven changes for Italy Johnny Sexton and James Ryan start for Ireland against Italy in this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash at in Stadio Olimpico while the uncapped Craig ... Rugby • 1 hr
Italy showing green shoots as Ireland prepare for Rome Former Ireland Under-20 and Italy out-half Ian McKinley is confident the Azzurri will soon see the fruits of recent work as Andy Farrell's side prepare ... Rugby • 17 hrs
Sexton's pre-World Cup exit talk 'not surprising' Johnny Sexton's admission that his international career could be finished before the 2023 World Cup is "not surprising", according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 20 hrs
Is Ireland's incoherent attack lost in translation? Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman discuss the roots of Ireland's issues in attack between the coaches' blueprint and the players' execution on the RTÉ Rugby ... Rugby • 8 hrs
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 'Heads Up Rugby' & Sexton intentions This week on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Hugh Cahill, Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy ask what is the style of play Ireland are ... Rugby • 23 hrs
Typhoon and Scorchers squads revealed for 2021 In what will be a busy year for women's cricket, squads have been announced for the Super Series, which will see two separate competitions - ... Cricket • 23 hrs
Henderson: O'Connell improvement not about reinvention Ireland second row Iain Henderson discusses Paul O'Connell and John Fogarty's influence on the set-piece, his new contract with Ulster and the experience of captaining ... Rugby • 23 hrs
Former Ireland prop Gary Halpin dies aged 55 Former Irish rugby international Gary Halpin has died at the age of 55. Rugby • 24 Feb
Sexton hints 2023 beyond him as life after rugby nears Johnny Sexton has indicated that he will finish his international career before the next World Cup in 2023. Rugby • 23 Feb
Catt confident Ireland attack on right track Coming under fire for not firing, attack coach Mike Catt maintains Ireland are on the right track. Rugby • 22 Feb
Irish Covid-free but 6N to make France v Scotland call There have been no positive Covid-19 tests in the Ireland camp, while Six Nations organisers will decide on Wednesday if France v Scotland will go ... Rugby • 22 Feb
Instagram to probe abusive messages sent to Shane Duffy Instagram are to investigate after Republic of Ireland and Celtic defender Shane Duffy was sent sectarian and abusive messages on the social media platform. Soccer • 22 Feb
Five more France positives ahead of Scotland clash Five more players from France's Six Nations squad have tested positive for Covid-19, the French rugby federation said this morning, bringing the number of infected ... Six Nations • 22 Feb
Losing to Italy with big guns would be 'catastrophic' Losing to Italy with an experienced Ireland XV would be "catastrophic" for Andy Farrell, says former international hooker Bernard Jackman. Six Nations • 22 Feb
Irish squad reconvene as players return from Pro14 duty The Ireland rugby squad report no injury concerns for the players who featured for their provinces in the Pro14 ahead of next Saturday's Guinness Six ... Rugby • 21 Feb
Two more France players test positive for Covid-19 France wing Gabin Villiere and prop Mohamed Haouas have tested positive for Covid-19, the French federation (FFR) confirmed, taking the tally of positive cases in ... Rugby • 20 Feb
Out-half logjam in pipeline as numbers don't stack up Whose is in line to take over from Johnny Sexton when the out-half decides to call it a day? Rugby • 20 Feb
No guessing games for Ireland hopefuls - Farrell Andy Farrell looks set to resist calls for major changes to his Ireland side for next weekend's Six Nations clash against Italy. Six Nations • 19 Feb
Cavan trio recognised as Dublin dominate All-Stars Cavan's remarkable victory in the Ulster championship and their run to the All-Ireland semi-finals has been duly recognised, while it is Dublin, once again, who ... GAA • 19 Feb
Sexton on course as Ireland ramp up Covid testing Johnny Sexton and James Ryan are on course to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday week, however, Caelan Doris will ... Rugby • 18 Feb
France players isolating after third staff positive France's national team squad have been allowed to return home during the Six Nations break but will still need to isolate after a third staff ... Rugby • 17 Feb
How tactics are holding Ireland's key players back The RTÉ Rugby Podcast looks in-depth at the tactical issues impacting Ireland particularly in the attacking phase of play during the opening two Six Nations ... Rugby • 16 Feb
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland's tactical flaws laid bare Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to discuss Ireland's loss to France and the ... Rugby • 16 Feb
Farrell expects three wins and more spark in attack Andy Farrell expects Ireland to win their remaining Six Nations matches and wants to see more creativity from Ireland's backs after their title dreams were ... Six Nations • 16 Feb
