Stewart to skipper experienced Ireland XV against Spain Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will captain the Ireland XV side against Spain and is one of ten Test-capped internationals in the starting team. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Stewart to skipper experienced Ireland XV against Spain Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will captain the Ireland XV side against Spain and is one of ten Test-capped internationals in the starting team. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to pick through the bones of Ireland's 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to pick through the bones of Ireland's 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Casey laments missed chance to 'steal the show' Craig Casey didn't shy away from the Monday morning review following Ireland's loss to New Zealand and put his hand up to take the blame for the All Blacks' fourth try. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Casey laments missed chance to 'steal the show' Craig Casey didn't shy away from the Monday morning review following Ireland's loss to New Zealand and put his hand up to take the blame for the All Blacks' fourth try. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Beirne cleared to face Japan after red rescinded Tadhg Beirne has been cleared to play in Ireland's Quilter Nations Series clash with Japan on Saturday after a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night saw the red card he incurred against the All Blacks rescinded. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Beirne cleared to face Japan after red rescinded Tadhg Beirne has been cleared to play in Ireland's Quilter Nations Series clash with Japan on Saturday after a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night saw the red card he incurred against the All Blacks rescinded. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Sexton determined to make most of his coaching chance Johnny Sexton reflects on his fast rise through the world of coaching, and his new full-time role in Andy Farrell's backroom team. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Sexton determined to make most of his coaching chance Johnny Sexton reflects on his fast rise through the world of coaching, and his new full-time role in Andy Farrell's backroom team. Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Kelleher dismisses talk of Ireland 'Lions hangover' Rónan Kelleher doesn't believe Ireland's defeat to New Zealand last week can be attributed to a "Lions hangover". Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Kelleher dismisses talk of Ireland 'Lions hangover' Rónan Kelleher doesn't believe Ireland's defeat to New Zealand last week can be attributed to a "Lions hangover". Rugby • 05 Nov 25
Sexton expecting changes to Ireland team for Japan Selection hasn't been finalised yet for Saturday's Quilter Nations Series clash with Japan, but Johnny Sexton is expecting some rotation to the Ireland team as they look to freshen things up after a disappointing loss to New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
Sexton expecting changes to Ireland team for Japan Selection hasn't been finalised yet for Saturday's Quilter Nations Series clash with Japan, but Johnny Sexton is expecting some rotation to the Ireland team as they look to freshen things up after a disappointing loss to New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
Blunt Ireland need fresh impetus after All Blacks loss On a night when attacking efficiency was a rare sight, Ireland suffered a third successive defeat to the All Blacks in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
Blunt Ireland need fresh impetus after All Blacks loss On a night when attacking efficiency was a rare sight, Ireland suffered a third successive defeat to the All Blacks in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
Jeopardy creeps into Ireland's November programme Jeopardy has suddenly crept into Ireland's autumn schedule after Saturday's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
Jeopardy creeps into Ireland's November programme Jeopardy has suddenly crept into Ireland's autumn schedule after Saturday's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 25
McCloskey a doubt for Japan, Doris fine after comeback Ireland have not ruled Stuart McCloskey out of Saturday's clash against Japan with the Ulster centre nursing a groin injury, while captain Caelan Doris game through the defeat to New Zealand unscathed. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
McCloskey a doubt for Japan, Doris fine after comeback Ireland have not ruled Stuart McCloskey out of Saturday's clash against Japan with the Ulster centre nursing a groin injury, while captain Caelan Doris game through the defeat to New Zealand unscathed. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
'Damp squib' rematch reveals rugby's difficulty in USA Bernard Jackman says Ireland's match-up with the All Blacks demonstrates how hard it is for rugby to break into the US market, but World Rugby dismissed any notion that World Cup 2031 will be pulled from the States. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
'Damp squib' rematch reveals rugby's difficulty in USA Bernard Jackman says Ireland's match-up with the All Blacks demonstrates how hard it is for rugby to break into the US market, but World Rugby dismissed any notion that World Cup 2031 will be pulled from the States. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
Anxious wait for Beirne ahead of disciplinary hearing Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne will face a disciplinary hearing this week, most likely on Tuesday, after receiving a red card in the defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
Anxious wait for Beirne ahead of disciplinary hearing Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne will face a disciplinary hearing this week, most likely on Tuesday, after receiving a red card in the defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
McCarthy hoping to add to first cap against Japan Saturday was a day to forget for Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, but it was one that Paddy McCarthy will remember forever. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
McCarthy hoping to add to first cap against Japan Saturday was a day to forget for Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, but it was one that Paddy McCarthy will remember forever. Rugby • 03 Nov 25
Ratings: Baird and McCloskey impress despite defeat Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 26-13 defeat to New Zealand Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Ratings: Baird and McCloskey impress despite defeat Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 26-13 defeat to New Zealand Rugby • 01 Nov 25
We just didn't 'click', says Ireland captain Sheehan Captain Dan Sheehan admitted Ireland failed to deliver following a resounding 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 02 Nov 25
We just didn't 'click', says Ireland captain Sheehan Captain Dan Sheehan admitted Ireland failed to deliver following a resounding 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Rugby • 02 Nov 25
Farrell: There's a lot in that to digest Andy Farrell admitted Ireland have a lot to work to do following their 26-13 Solider Field defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Farrell: There's a lot in that to digest Andy Farrell admitted Ireland have a lot to work to do following their 26-13 Solider Field defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Ireland 13-26 New Zealand - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Ireland 13-26 New Zealand - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Ireland 'ready to rip into Saturday' - Sheehan Ireland captain Dan Sheehan has reassured supporters that they will not be undercooked ahead of tomorrow's clash with the All Blacks in Chicago (8.10pm Irish time). Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Ireland 'ready to rip into Saturday' - Sheehan Ireland captain Dan Sheehan has reassured supporters that they will not be undercooked ahead of tomorrow's clash with the All Blacks in Chicago (8.10pm Irish time). Rugby • 31 Oct 25
'Patient' McCloskey getting better with age When Andy Farrell described Stuart McCloskey as "unbelievably patient" on Thursday, it felt like an understatement. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
'Patient' McCloskey getting better with age When Andy Farrell described Stuart McCloskey as "unbelievably patient" on Thursday, it felt like an understatement. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Preview: Stage set for 'battle of Chicago, round 2' Ireland first met New Zealand in 1905 and this evening's game is their 39th encounter but their rivalry stretches back just nine years. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
Preview: Stage set for 'battle of Chicago, round 2' Ireland first met New Zealand in 1905 and this evening's game is their 39th encounter but their rivalry stretches back just nine years. Rugby • 01 Nov 25
'We certainly haven't forgotten what happened in 2016' New Zealand flanker Simon Parker can still recall the haunted faces of the All Blacks side that lost to Ireland in Chicago and is determined to avoid a repeat tomorrow night. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
'We certainly haven't forgotten what happened in 2016' New Zealand flanker Simon Parker can still recall the haunted faces of the All Blacks side that lost to Ireland in Chicago and is determined to avoid a repeat tomorrow night. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Lenihan: Element of the unknown for Ireland in Chicago Donal Lenihan previews Ireland's Test against New Zealand at Chicago's Soldier Field. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Lenihan: Element of the unknown for Ireland in Chicago Donal Lenihan previews Ireland's Test against New Zealand at Chicago's Soldier Field. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Ireland need to 'come to the party' against All Blacks Andy Farrell has challenged his Ireland team to "come to the party" against New Zealand in Soldier Field. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Ireland need to 'come to the party' against All Blacks Andy Farrell has challenged his Ireland team to "come to the party" against New Zealand in Soldier Field. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Farrell excited to see 10s 'pushing one another along' Andy Farrell says he understands all the "noise" about the rivalry between out-halves Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast but is looking forward to the pair pushing each other on throughout their careers. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Farrell excited to see 10s 'pushing one another along' Andy Farrell says he understands all the "noise" about the rivalry between out-halves Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast but is looking forward to the pair pushing each other on throughout their careers. Rugby • 31 Oct 25
Farrell: McCloskey deserves his shot against All Blacks Andy Farrell says Stuart McCloskey's start against New Zealand on Saturday is a long-overdue reward for the Ulster centre's patience. Rugby • 30 Oct 25
Farrell: McCloskey deserves his shot against All Blacks Andy Farrell says Stuart McCloskey's start against New Zealand on Saturday is a long-overdue reward for the Ulster centre's patience. Rugby • 30 Oct 25
