Ireland can handle pressure v Scotland, says McMahon Ireland flanker Edel McMahon says their backs-to-the-wall win against Italy on Sunday shows they have no issues dealing with pressure ahead of another must-win World ... Rugby • 21 Sep 21
Fiona Hayes excited by Stacey Flood's progression at 10 Former Ireland prop Fiona Hayes feels Stacey Flood has been making steady progress in the 10 jersey and is excited to see how Adam Griggs' ... Rugby • 20 Sep 21
Ireland captain Griffin relieved after 'tough' week Ireland captain Ciara Griffin has praised the resolve of her team-mates, after Ireland got back into Rugby World Cup qualifying contention with a 15-7 win ... Rugby • 20 Sep 21
Griggs hails 'outrageous' Parsons after Italy win Ireland head coach Adam Griggs could only sit back and smile as Beibhinn Parsons grabbed Ireland's Rugby World Cup qualification campaign by the scruff of ... Rugby • 19 Sep 21
'Things need to improve' - Inter-pro fallout continues Ireland internationals Stacey Flood and Sam Monaghan have both given their thoughts on the changing conditions provided to Connacht and Ulster's players for their Inter-pro ... Rugby • 16 Sep 21
We've been waiting four years for WC shot - Considine Ireland full-back Eimear Considine says World Cup qualification is a must if they're to keep women's rugby growing in Ireland. Rugby • 10 Sep 21
Kendellen named as captain of Irish Under-20 squad Munster back row Alex Kendellen has been named as captain of a 34-man Ireland for Under-20 Six Nations Championship in Cardiff, one of just four ... Rugby • 10 Jun 21
Simon Zebo returning to Munster on one-year deal Simon Zebo is returning to Munster next season on a one-year deal, the province have confirmed. Rugby • 14 Apr 21
We Become Heroes - CJ Stander Departing Munster backrow and Ireland international CJ Stander joins the We Become Heroes podcast. Rugby • 13 Apr 21
Significant job losses at IRFU in effort to cut costs The IRFU has said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a redundancy programme that will see up to 20 non-playing members of ... Rugby • 07 Apr 21
Lenihan: Stander may be back in Pro16 before too long Donal Lenihan says he would not be surprised if CJ Stander makes a playing return in South Africa despite announcing his retirement this week when ... Rugby • 20 Mar 21
Ryan and Ringrose ruled out of England game James Ryan and Garry Ringrose have both been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with England on Saturday. Rugby • 15 Mar 21
Stockdale back in Ireland squad to play Scotland Jacob Stockdale has been added to the Ireland squad to play Scotland this week in the Six Nations. Irish Rugby • 08 Mar 21
O'Mahony signs new Ireland and Munster contract Ireland and Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony has signed a two-year extension to his IRFU contract keeping him at Munster until 2023. Rugby • 04 Mar 21
Dozen players return to provinces from Ireland squad Ireland will retain a 24-man panel for the two-day mini-camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus. Six Nations • 16 Feb 21
Fit-again Sexton wants Ireland to move up a level Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit to play for Ireland against Wales in their Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Sunday. Rugby • 03 Feb 21
France approved for Six Nations participation France will take part in the Guinness Six Nations as scheduled after sports minister Roxana Maracineanu announced the easing of quarantine rules for participating teams. Rugby • 02 Feb 21
Doris and Roux ruled out of Wales clash Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux will miss Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales through injury, while Munster backrow Gavin Coombes and Leinster lock ... Rugby • 02 Feb 21
Ireland draft in Gary Keegan to help with mental skills Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed that high performance coach Gary Keegan has been working with the squad on their mental preparation over the course ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Sexton and Henshaw will miss England game Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday's Nations Cup fixture against England because of a hamstring injury. Rugby • 16 Nov 20
Changes to Ireland team after 'inconclusive' test Adam Griggs has been forced into two changes to the Ireland team named this morning to face Italy in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash despite ... Rugby • 23 Oct 20
Molloy return of 'huge benefit' to Ireland, says Griggs Claire Molloy has returned to the Ireland squad for next month's rescheduled Women's Six Nations fixtures, providing head coach Adam Griggs with a boost heading ... Rugby • 23 Sep 20
Griggs names group of 36 for remainder of Six Nations Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has named three uncapped players in a group of 36 for the rescheduled Women's Six Nations games against Italy and ... Rugby • 12 Aug 20
Six Nations coy on paywall television coverage report Six Nations chiefs admit the competition could go behind a paywall from 2022 but insist the tendering process is still at an early stage. Rugby • 03 Mar 20
Ireland name unchanged side with Doris on bench Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged team for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match against England at Twickenham, where the visitors can clinch ... Rugby • 19 Feb 20
![Lenihan: 'You might see him [Stander] back in the Pro16 playing for one of the South African franchises](https://img.rasset.ie/00166ffe-300.jpg "Lenihan: 'You might see him [Stander] back in the Pro16 playing for one of the South African franchises")
