Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with … Rugby • 03 Nov 22
Thornbury gets his shot after 'a pretty dark time' Gavin Thornbury gets his long-awaited shot to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, having been named in the Ireland A team to take on a … Rugby • 03 Nov 22
Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS. Rugby • 02 Nov 22
Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Stephen Ferris and Fiona Coghlan, to look ahead to the first of this month's Tests against South … Rugby • 02 Nov 22
Sheehan hoping technique can counter power v Springboks Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan believes Ireland's technique can prove too good for South Africa's power, when the sides meet this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 03 Nov 22
'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out' Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has reinforced the need for Ireland to build their squad depth, ahead of this Saturday's meeting with South Africa at the … Rugby • 02 Nov 22
Nienaber: Kolbe at 15 serves Boks best against Ireland Jacques Nienaber believes selecting Cheslin Kolbe at full-back and continuing with the Springboks' 'bomb squad' on the bench can help negate Ireland's threats on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Nov 22
Ringrose relishing 'first crack' against South Africa Garry Ringrose is almost a 50-cap veteran but Saturday's autumn opener will be the first time the Ireland centre has faced South Africa. Rugby • 01 Nov 22
Sexton: Ireland ready for 'the best team in the world' Johnny Sexton says Ireland must play on their own terms when the world champions South Africa come to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Nov 22
Kolbe at full-back as Boks change three for Ireland Cheslin Kolbe will make his first start at full-back for South Africa when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Nov 22
Cave: Boks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Oct 22
Thornbury replaces injured Ahern in Ireland 'A' squad Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury has been drafted into the Ireland 'A squad for Friday's game against an All Blacks XV after Tom Ahern was ruled … Rugby • 31 Oct 22
Springbok challenge to provide a welcome variety With the Six Nations regulars, four games against New Zealand and even a couple versus Japan, there's been a familiarity to the opposition Ireland have … Rugby • 30 Oct 22
Nucifora: Emerging tour didn't damage relationships David Nucifora says the relationship between the IRFU and the four provinces hasn't been damaged by the recent Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa, but … Rugby • 28 Oct 22
Nucifora: Eight women's players turned down contracts IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed that eight women's players have turned down professional contracts from the union. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Van der Flier and Jones named Players of the Year Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones have claimed the top prizes at this year's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards for 2021/22. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Interpros continue, but eyes turn towards Springboks Fiona Hayes and Mick Kearney join Neil Treacy to run through the main talking points of the week in rugby. Rugby • 26 Oct 22
Jones staying quiet on contract after 'tough decision' Ireland hooker Neve Jones says she has spoken to the IRFU about a proposed playing contract with Irish rugby, but is staying silent on whether … Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Van der Flier desperate for a first shot at the Boks Josh van der Flier is hoping to shrug off an ankle injury in time for face South Africa on Saturday 5 November. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
'What are we scared of?' - Farrell Ireland must embrace their status as rugby's world number one, according to head coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 26 Oct 22
Frawley happy to be versatile as he looks for first cap Ciarán Frawley is hoping it'll be third time lucky, as he looks to earn a Test debut with Ireland next month. Rugby • 25 Oct 22
Farrell not worried about players' lack of gametime Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he isn't overly worried about the prospect of some of his players taking on South Africa next week, despite … Rugby • 25 Oct 22
Carbery to train fully with Ireland as others up rehab Joey Carbery has been cleared to take a full part in Ireland training week after shaking off the shoulder knock he suffered against Leinster. Rugby • 25 Oct 22
Cullen allays concerns over Furlong's fitness Leo Cullen expects Tadhg Furlong to be fit for Ireland's meeting with world champions South Africa despite concerns over the ankle injury that caused him … Rugby • 24 Oct 22
Huge blow to Ireland as Lebanon claim World Cup win Ireland's chances of progressing to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages were dealt a huge blow as they fell to a 32-14 Group C … Rugby • 23 Oct 22
