How much does Ireland's lack of RWC experience matter? While only one player in Ireland's squad has experienced a World Cup, half of Scott Bemand's side don't show the scars of 2021 qualifying failure. Rugby • 23 Aug 25
How much does Ireland's lack of RWC experience matter? While only one player in Ireland's squad has experienced a World Cup, half of Scott Bemand's side don't show the scars of 2021 qualifying failure. Rugby • 23 Aug 25
Outclassed Ireland finish warm-ups with Canada defeat Scott Bemand's Ireland will head off for the World Cup off the back of a disappointing 47-26 defeat to Canada in Belfast. Rugby • 09 Aug 25
Outclassed Ireland finish warm-ups with Canada defeat Scott Bemand's Ireland will head off for the World Cup off the back of a disappointing 47-26 defeat to Canada in Belfast. Rugby • 09 Aug 25
World Cup warm-up recap: Canada overpower Ireland Ireland ramped up their World Cup preparations in Belfast but Canada, ranked second in the world, proved too strong as they recorded a 47-26 win. Rugby • 09 Aug 25
World Cup warm-up recap: Canada overpower Ireland Ireland ramped up their World Cup preparations in Belfast but Canada, ranked second in the world, proved too strong as they recorded a 47-26 win. Rugby • 09 Aug 25
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug 25
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug 25
Lions hooker Sheehan handed four-match suspension British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clear-out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test in Sydney. Rugby • 05 Aug 25
Lions hooker Sheehan handed four-match suspension British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clear-out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test in Sydney. Rugby • 05 Aug 25
Ireland's Monaghan and Parsons return to face Scotland Sam Monaghan and Béibhinn Parsons will make their long-awaited comebacks from injury when Ireland host Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jul 25
Ireland's Monaghan and Parsons return to face Scotland Sam Monaghan and Béibhinn Parsons will make their long-awaited comebacks from injury when Ireland host Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jul 25
Casey hopes Irish 'mentality' impresses Lions coaches Craig Casey suggested that the chance of a late call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad was part of the motivation for Ireland's ruthless demolition job against Portugal. Rugby • 13 Jul 25
Casey hopes Irish 'mentality' impresses Lions coaches Craig Casey suggested that the chance of a late call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad was part of the motivation for Ireland's ruthless demolition job against Portugal. Rugby • 13 Jul 25
Ireland hit ton in Test mismatch against Portugal Ireland recorded their biggest ever Test victory, 106-7, scoring 16 tries in a complete mismatch against Portugal in Lisbon. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
Ireland hit ton in Test mismatch against Portugal Ireland recorded their biggest ever Test victory, 106-7, scoring 16 tries in a complete mismatch against Portugal in Lisbon. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
Summer Test recap: Portugal 7-106 Ireland Relive all the action from Lisbon as Ireland took on Portugal for the first time in Test rugby. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
Summer Test recap: Portugal 7-106 Ireland Relive all the action from Lisbon as Ireland took on Portugal for the first time in Test rugby. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
Casey wants Irish debutants to 'make a real statement' Barring any more British and Irish Lions call-ups – and you couldn't rule that out – the 2024/25 season comes to a conclusion for the 32 players on Ireland's summer tour in Lisbon this evening. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
Casey wants Irish debutants to 'make a real statement' Barring any more British and Irish Lions call-ups – and you couldn't rule that out – the 2024/25 season comes to a conclusion for the 32 players on Ireland's summer tour in Lisbon this evening. Rugby • 12 Jul 25
'I like what I see' - O'Connell impressed by Portugal While Saturday in Lisbon will be the first Test meeting of Ireland and Portugal, the two sides are already well-versed with each other. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
'I like what I see' - O'Connell impressed by Portugal While Saturday in Lisbon will be the first Test meeting of Ireland and Portugal, the two sides are already well-versed with each other. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Pressure ramps up as Lions turn towards Test series Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the British and Irish Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Pressure ramps up as Lions turn towards Test series Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the British and Irish Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Wafer a doubt for start of Rugby World Cup Ireland backrower Aoife Wafer is in a race to be fit for the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup next month. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Wafer a doubt for start of Rugby World Cup Ireland backrower Aoife Wafer is in a race to be fit for the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup next month. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Updated Crowley starts as Ireland change six for Portugal Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell has made six changes to his side for Saturday's second tour match against Portugal in Lisbon, with Jack Crowley starting at out-half and three debutants in the first XV. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Updated Crowley starts as Ireland change six for Portugal Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell has made six changes to his side for Saturday's second tour match against Portugal in Lisbon, with Jack Crowley starting at out-half and three debutants in the first XV. Rugby • 10 Jul 25
Tucker: New caps did themselves justice in Georgia Cullie Tucker believes Ireland's summer tour of Georgia and Portugal will only strengthen the competition for places in the Ireland team next season. Rugby • 08 Jul 25
Tucker: New caps did themselves justice in Georgia Cullie Tucker believes Ireland's summer tour of Georgia and Portugal will only strengthen the competition for places in the Ireland team next season. Rugby • 08 Jul 25
Stockdale departs Ireland squad with shoulder injury Ulster's Jacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Saturday's Test with Portugal with a shoulder injury. Rugby • 07 Jul 25
Stockdale departs Ireland squad with shoulder injury Ulster's Jacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Saturday's Test with Portugal with a shoulder injury. Rugby • 07 Jul 25
Ireland defeated at U-20s World Championships Ireland fell to an 18-16 defeat to hosts Italy at the World Rugby U-20 Championships in Viadana. Rugby • 04 Jul 25
Ireland defeated at U-20s World Championships Ireland fell to an 18-16 defeat to hosts Italy at the World Rugby U-20 Championships in Viadana. Rugby • 04 Jul 25
Timoney: It feels like a long time since my last cap Nick Timoney is a persistent man. A month shy of his 30th birthday, the Ulster back row could be held up as a poster boy for Ireland's embarrassment of riches at flanker and number 8. Rugby • 29 Jun 25
Timoney: It feels like a long time since my last cap Nick Timoney is a persistent man. A month shy of his 30th birthday, the Ulster back row could be held up as a poster boy for Ireland's embarrassment of riches at flanker and number 8. Rugby • 29 Jun 25
Murphy added to Ireland squad after Ahern injury scare Connacht second row Josh Murphy has linked up with the Ireland squad this week as a precaution, with Munster's Tom Ahern dealing with an injury scare ahead of the summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal next month. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Murphy added to Ireland squad after Ahern injury scare Connacht second row Josh Murphy has linked up with the Ireland squad this week as a precaution, with Munster's Tom Ahern dealing with an injury scare ahead of the summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal next month. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Provincial struggles just a 'blip' - Humphreys It's been a year since David Nucifora handed the keys to Irish rugby over to David Humphreys, 12 months where the new IRFU performance director has had more than a few big decisions land at his desk. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Provincial struggles just a 'blip' - Humphreys It's been a year since David Nucifora handed the keys to Irish rugby over to David Humphreys, 12 months where the new IRFU performance director has had more than a few big decisions land at his desk. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
O'Brien: 'I don't want to be a one-cap wonder' All things going to plan, Tommy O'Brien should become a full Ireland international in the next two weeks. It's been a long time coming for the 27-year-old. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
O'Brien: 'I don't want to be a one-cap wonder' All things going to plan, Tommy O'Brien should become a full Ireland international in the next two weeks. It's been a long time coming for the 27-year-old. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Humphreys disappointed at 'rushed' Sevens announcement David Humphreys has expressed his regret for how the plan to disband the men's Sevens programme was communicated, but is doubling down on the controversial decision. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Humphreys disappointed at 'rushed' Sevens announcement David Humphreys has expressed his regret for how the plan to disband the men's Sevens programme was communicated, but is doubling down on the controversial decision. Rugby • 27 Jun 25
Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level Ben Murphy believes Stuart Lancaster can take Connacht to the next level when he takes over as head coach next season. Rugby • 26 Jun 25
Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level Ben Murphy believes Stuart Lancaster can take Connacht to the next level when he takes over as head coach next season. Rugby • 26 Jun 25
Farrell fires a warning shot, as we pick our Ireland XV Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. Rugby • 25 Jun 25
Farrell fires a warning shot, as we pick our Ireland XV Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. Rugby • 25 Jun 25
Prendergast encouraged by experimental Ireland squad Mike Prendergast says he's hopeful that all 32 players will see some gametime in Ireland's summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal next month. Rugby • 25 Jun 25
Prendergast encouraged by experimental Ireland squad Mike Prendergast says he's hopeful that all 32 players will see some gametime in Ireland's summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal next month. Rugby • 25 Jun 25
