Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win v Japan Neil Treacy is joined in the RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former internationals Niamh Briggs and Hannah Tyrrell to look back on Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan to open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win v Japan Neil Treacy is joined in the RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former internationals Niamh Briggs and Hannah Tyrrell to look back on Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan to open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign. Rugby • 24 Aug
WRWC: Ireland 42-14 Japan - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland begin their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C campaign against Japan in Northampton. Rugby • 24 Aug
WRWC: Ireland 42-14 Japan - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland begin their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C campaign against Japan in Northampton. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know Ireland take on Japan in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 at Franklins Gardens in Northampton. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C clash. Rugby • 23 Aug
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know Ireland take on Japan in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 at Franklins Gardens in Northampton. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C clash. Rugby • 23 Aug
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
