McMahon: 'We want to be heading to London' at RWC Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon says the finals weekend is their target, as their preparations begin for the Rugby World Cup later this year. Rugby • 11 Jun
McMahon: 'We want to be heading to London' at RWC Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon says the finals weekend is their target, as their preparations begin for the Rugby World Cup later this year. Rugby • 11 Jun
Beirne and Dalton claim top prizes at awards ceremony Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton were the big winners at the Rugby Player Ireland awards, claiming the men's and women's top prizes, respectively. Rugby • 28 May
Beirne and Dalton claim top prizes at awards ceremony Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton were the big winners at the Rugby Player Ireland awards, claiming the men's and women's top prizes, respectively. Rugby • 28 May
Jackman has mixed feelings about Rugby World Club Cup Bernard Jackman says he has conflicted feelings over the new Rugby World Club Cup, which is set to take place in for the first time 2028. Rugby • 28 May
Jackman has mixed feelings about Rugby World Club Cup Bernard Jackman says he has conflicted feelings over the new Rugby World Club Cup, which is set to take place in for the first time 2028. Rugby • 28 May
Ireland face Thursday France clash in 2026 Six Nations Ireland will begin their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a first-ever Thursday night fixture in France on 5 February. Rugby • 19 May
Ireland face Thursday France clash in 2026 Six Nations Ireland will begin their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a first-ever Thursday night fixture in France on 5 February. Rugby • 19 May
Players face 'huge challenge' after men's Sevens axing The decision to end the Irish men's rugby Sevens programme will leave players with a "huge challenge" in trying to maintain careers in the game, the CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Simon Keogh has said. Rugby • 15 May
Players face 'huge challenge' after men's Sevens axing The decision to end the Irish men's rugby Sevens programme will leave players with a "huge challenge" in trying to maintain careers in the game, the CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Simon Keogh has said. Rugby • 15 May
Cost-cutting IRFU axes men's Sevens programme The IRFU has confirmed that the men's rugby Sevens programme is to cease but that the women's game will continue in its current guise. Rugby • 14 May
Cost-cutting IRFU axes men's Sevens programme The IRFU has confirmed that the men's rugby Sevens programme is to cease but that the women's game will continue in its current guise. Rugby • 14 May
Doris injury a cruel blow after four years of work There's a cruel irony that Ireland's most durable international will see his British and Irish Lions hopes robbed by injury. Rugby • 08 May
Doris injury a cruel blow after four years of work There's a cruel irony that Ireland's most durable international will see his British and Irish Lions hopes robbed by injury. Rugby • 08 May
Jackman: Prendergast's Lions chances have been harmed Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy believe Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints could be the game that costs Sam Prendergast his place on the British and Irish Lions tour. Rugby • 07 May
Jackman: Prendergast's Lions chances have been harmed Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy believe Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints could be the game that costs Sam Prendergast his place on the British and Irish Lions tour. Rugby • 07 May
Leinster fallout, Lions calls and Munster v Ulster Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. Rugby • 07 May
Leinster fallout, Lions calls and Munster v Ulster Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. Rugby • 07 May
Goggin and Cahill claim top AIL awards Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill claimed the top prizes at the Energia All-Ireland League awards on Thursday night. Rugby • 01 May
Goggin and Cahill claim top AIL awards Dan Goggin and Eilís Cahill claimed the top prizes at the Energia All-Ireland League awards on Thursday night. Rugby • 01 May
Djougang 'gutted' by Wall's World Cup heartache Ireland prop Linda Djougang says she's "gutted" for her team-mate Dorothy Wall, who was ruled out of this summer's World Cup due to injury. Rugby • 01 May
Djougang 'gutted' by Wall's World Cup heartache Ireland prop Linda Djougang says she's "gutted" for her team-mate Dorothy Wall, who was ruled out of this summer's World Cup due to injury. Rugby • 01 May
Ireland confirm Wall will miss Rugby World Cup Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations have taken another major blow with confirmation that versatile forward Dorothy Wall has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Rugby • 30 Apr
Ireland confirm Wall will miss Rugby World Cup Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations have taken another major blow with confirmation that versatile forward Dorothy Wall has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Rugby • 30 Apr
Wafer nominated for 6N Player of the Year award Ireland international Aoife Wafer is among the four nominees for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Year. Rugby • 29 Apr
Wafer nominated for 6N Player of the Year award Ireland international Aoife Wafer is among the four nominees for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Year. Rugby • 29 Apr
Ireland end campaign with defeat but secure third Ireland made sure of third place in this year's Women's Six Nations but missed the opportunity to finish the tournament on a high after a 26-19 defeat to Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Apr
Ireland end campaign with defeat but secure third Ireland made sure of third place in this year's Women's Six Nations but missed the opportunity to finish the tournament on a high after a 26-19 defeat to Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Apr
Women's Six Nations recap: Scotland 26-19 Ireland Ireland end their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 defeat to Scotland at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Rugby • 26 Apr
Women's Six Nations recap: Scotland 26-19 Ireland Ireland end their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 defeat to Scotland at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Rugby • 26 Apr
Ireland out to complete best W6N finish since 2017 The big challenge facing Ireland this week will be whether or not they can do it without Aoife Wafer. Rugby • 26 Apr
Ireland out to complete best W6N finish since 2017 The big challenge facing Ireland this week will be whether or not they can do it without Aoife Wafer. Rugby • 26 Apr
AIL 'raising the standard' as Con and Clontarf meet For the fourth time in the last 10 years, Cork Constitution and Clontarf will contest the men's All-Ireland League final, emerging from the fog of what has been the most competitive Division 1A season in recent memory. Rugby • 26 Apr
AIL 'raising the standard' as Con and Clontarf meet For the fourth time in the last 10 years, Cork Constitution and Clontarf will contest the men's All-Ireland League final, emerging from the fog of what has been the most competitive Division 1A season in recent memory. Rugby • 26 Apr
Railway out for revenge v Bohs in Women's AIL final If Sunday's Women's All-Ireland League final even serves up half the points tally of last year's decider, it'll prove value for money. Rugby • 25 Apr
Railway out for revenge v Bohs in Women's AIL final If Sunday's Women's All-Ireland League final even serves up half the points tally of last year's decider, it'll prove value for money. Rugby • 25 Apr
W6N: Scotland v Ireland - All you need to know After two wins and two defeats, it's been a good campaign so far for Ireland, who look set for another top-half finish in the Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 25 Apr
W6N: Scotland v Ireland - All you need to know After two wins and two defeats, it's been a good campaign so far for Ireland, who look set for another top-half finish in the Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 25 Apr
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's trip to Scotland Number 8 Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland with a knee injury. Rugby • 24 Apr
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's trip to Scotland Number 8 Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland with a knee injury. Rugby • 24 Apr
Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster New signing Michael Milne will make his Munster debut in Friday's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff in Wales, as Ian Costello makes sweeping changes to his side following last week's defeat to the Bulls. United Rugby Championship • 24 Apr
Milne to make debut among seven changes for Munster New signing Michael Milne will make his Munster debut in Friday's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff in Wales, as Ian Costello makes sweeping changes to his side following last week's defeat to the Bulls. United Rugby Championship • 24 Apr
Dalton: Ireland have earned the right to be confident Aoife Dalton says Ireland won't be motivated by the past when they return to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 24 Apr
Dalton: Ireland have earned the right to be confident Aoife Dalton says Ireland won't be motivated by the past when they return to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 24 Apr
Ireland 'energised' ahead of final W6N outing The table may suggest that Ireland's final Guinness Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday is a dead rubber, but assistant coach Denis Fogarty says the squad are "energised" about the prospect of finishing their campaign on a high. Rugby • 23 Apr
Ireland 'energised' ahead of final W6N outing The table may suggest that Ireland's final Guinness Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday is a dead rubber, but assistant coach Denis Fogarty says the squad are "energised" about the prospect of finishing their campaign on a high. Rugby • 23 Apr
Six-try Ireland prove too strong for Wales in Newport Six tries, three in each half, sent Ireland on their way to a dominant 40-14 Six Nations victory over Wales in front of a crowd of over 3,000 at Rodney Parade. Rugby • 20 Apr
Six-try Ireland prove too strong for Wales in Newport Six tries, three in each half, sent Ireland on their way to a dominant 40-14 Six Nations victory over Wales in front of a crowd of over 3,000 at Rodney Parade. Rugby • 20 Apr
Preview: Ireland out to prove they're best of the rest Having shown signs that they are closing the gap to the top two in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, these next two games will test whether or not Scott Bemand's side are putting distance between themselves and the other three. Rugby • 20 Apr
Preview: Ireland out to prove they're best of the rest Having shown signs that they are closing the gap to the top two in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, these next two games will test whether or not Scott Bemand's side are putting distance between themselves and the other three. Rugby • 20 Apr
