Hansen: I owe a hell of a lot to the guys in this team With a new contract bringing him up to the next Rugby World Cup in 2027, Mack Hansen says he's ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Irish management. Rugby • 05 Mar
Hansen: I owe a hell of a lot to the guys in this team With a new contract bringing him up to the next Rugby World Cup in 2027, Mack Hansen says he's ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Irish management. Rugby • 05 Mar
Fogarty not concerned about repeat of scrum issues One of the big phrases in French rugby is "No scrum, no win", and it's a motto that will ring true for Ireland this week as Les Bleus come to Dublin. Rugby • 05 Mar
Fogarty not concerned about repeat of scrum issues One of the big phrases in French rugby is "No scrum, no win", and it's a motto that will ring true for Ireland this week as Les Bleus come to Dublin. Rugby • 05 Mar
Furlong trains fully as he edges closer to return Tadhg Furlong appears to be edging closer to a return to action this weekend, with the prop taking a full part in Ireland's training session ahead of Saturday's crucial Guinness Six Nations meeting with France. Rugby • 04 Mar
Furlong trains fully as he edges closer to return Tadhg Furlong appears to be edging closer to a return to action this weekend, with the prop taking a full part in Ireland's training session ahead of Saturday's crucial Guinness Six Nations meeting with France. Rugby • 04 Mar
Healy: 'I was a headbanger, I was wild, I loved it' After confirming he will retire at the end of the season, Cian Healy looks back on his record-breaking career, and talks about life after rugby. Rugby • 01 Mar
Healy: 'I was a headbanger, I was wild, I loved it' After confirming he will retire at the end of the season, Cian Healy looks back on his record-breaking career, and talks about life after rugby. Rugby • 01 Mar
Murray, O'Mahony and Healy confirm Test retirements Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy will all end their international careers after the conclusion of the Guinness Six Nations next month. Rugby • 03 Mar
Murray, O'Mahony and Healy confirm Test retirements Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy will all end their international careers after the conclusion of the Guinness Six Nations next month. Rugby • 03 Mar
Keenan credits Dubs great Fenton for role in Welsh win Hugo Keenan has credited former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton for their crucial try in Saturday's win against Wales in Cardiff. Rugby • 26 Feb
Keenan credits Dubs great Fenton for role in Welsh win Hugo Keenan has credited former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton for their crucial try in Saturday's win against Wales in Cardiff. Rugby • 26 Feb
Ridiculous 20-minute red card cost Wales famous win Jonny Holland felt that mitigation could have been used in Garry Ringrose's red card against Wales, but once it was issued, it showed the frailties of the 20-minute red card. Rugby • 26 Feb
Ridiculous 20-minute red card cost Wales famous win Jonny Holland felt that mitigation could have been used in Garry Ringrose's red card against Wales, but once it was issued, it showed the frailties of the 20-minute red card. Rugby • 26 Feb
Osborne grateful after 'incredible' Cardiff experience One of three players making their Guinness Six Nations debut on Saturday, Jamie Osborne's afternoon encapsulated the overall Irish performance. Rugby • 24 Feb
Osborne grateful after 'incredible' Cardiff experience One of three players making their Guinness Six Nations debut on Saturday, Jamie Osborne's afternoon encapsulated the overall Irish performance. Rugby • 24 Feb
Injury-hit Ireland A no match for English in Bristol Andy Farrel was a keen observer in Bristol as Ireland A were no match for a powerful English side at Ashton Gate. Rugby • 23 Feb
Injury-hit Ireland A no match for English in Bristol Andy Farrel was a keen observer in Bristol as Ireland A were no match for a powerful English side at Ashton Gate. Rugby • 23 Feb
England A 28-12 Ireland A - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage from Aston Gate in Bristol, as Ireland A take on England A. Rugby • 24 Feb
England A 28-12 Ireland A - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage from Aston Gate in Bristol, as Ireland A take on England A. Rugby • 24 Feb
Ratings: Gibson-Park and O'Mahony excel in Irish win Here's how we rated Ireland's players in their 27-18 win against Wales. Rugby • 24 Feb
Ratings: Gibson-Park and O'Mahony excel in Irish win Here's how we rated Ireland's players in their 27-18 win against Wales. Rugby • 24 Feb
Six Nations: Wales 18-27 Ireland - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff in round three of the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Feb
Six Nations: Wales 18-27 Ireland - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff in round three of the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Feb
Deegan using Ireland A as step back to Test rugby While the Guinness Six Nations and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be commanding the attention of the Irish rugby public today, Ashton Gate in Bristol has an off-Broadway feel to it. Rugby • 22 Feb
Deegan using Ireland A as step back to Test rugby While the Guinness Six Nations and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be commanding the attention of the Irish rugby public today, Ashton Gate in Bristol has an off-Broadway feel to it. Rugby • 22 Feb
I've been dying to get back here - Daly Munster's Shane Daly is keen to take his chance to impress for Ireland A this afternoon. Rugby • 23 Feb
I've been dying to get back here - Daly Munster's Shane Daly is keen to take his chance to impress for Ireland A this afternoon. Rugby • 23 Feb
Ireland's 'unicorn' Porter happy to raise the volume Last week, Ireland's head of athletic performance Aled Walters described Andrew Porter as a "unicorn", and it's easy to see why. Rugby • 22 Feb
Ireland's 'unicorn' Porter happy to raise the volume Last week, Ireland's head of athletic performance Aled Walters described Andrew Porter as a "unicorn", and it's easy to see why. Rugby • 22 Feb
Wales captain Morgan motivated by shot at major upset Captain Jac Morgan says it is a "big motivation" for Wales after being widely written off against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Feb
Wales captain Morgan motivated by shot at major upset Captain Jac Morgan says it is a "big motivation" for Wales after being widely written off against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Feb
Frawley in Ireland A side for meeting with England Ciaran Frawley will start at out-half for Ireland 'A' in Sunday's meeting with England 'A' in Bristol, with the versatile Leinster back among four full internationals named in Mike Prendergast's side. Rugby • 21 Feb
Frawley in Ireland A side for meeting with England Ciaran Frawley will start at out-half for Ireland 'A' in Sunday's meeting with England 'A' in Bristol, with the versatile Leinster back among four full internationals named in Mike Prendergast's side. Rugby • 21 Feb
Concern replaces schadenfreude as Wales become sick man The fear of the Wales-Ireland fixture becoming a pushover game is a mournful moment for media on both sides of the water. Conor Neville examines how a spiteful rivalry has lots its edge as Wales lose their way. Rugby • 01 Mar
Concern replaces schadenfreude as Wales become sick man The fear of the Wales-Ireland fixture becoming a pushover game is a mournful moment for media on both sides of the water. Conor Neville examines how a spiteful rivalry has lots its edge as Wales lose their way. Rugby • 01 Mar
Lenihan: Irish Triple Crown awaits in Cardiff cauldron Donal Lenihan is expecting a red-hot atmosphere in Cardiff for Wales' first home game of the Six Nations, but feels Ireland's grand slam-bid will remain on course. Rugby • 21 Feb
Lenihan: Irish Triple Crown awaits in Cardiff cauldron Donal Lenihan is expecting a red-hot atmosphere in Cardiff for Wales' first home game of the Six Nations, but feels Ireland's grand slam-bid will remain on course. Rugby • 21 Feb
Experience counts for late-bloomer Gibson-Park As he turns 33-years-old on Sunday Jamison Gibson-Park is one of the great late-bloomers in rugby right now. Rugby • 21 Feb
Experience counts for late-bloomer Gibson-Park As he turns 33-years-old on Sunday Jamison Gibson-Park is one of the great late-bloomers in rugby right now. Rugby • 21 Feb
Six Nations: Wales v Ireland - All you need to know Ireland travel to the Principality Stadium to take on Wales in Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 21 Feb
Six Nations: Wales v Ireland - All you need to know Ireland travel to the Principality Stadium to take on Wales in Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 21 Feb
Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland for the first time as part of a much changed side in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff. Rugby • 20 Feb
Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland for the first time as part of a much changed side in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff. Rugby • 20 Feb
Jackman and Holland excited by 'chunky' Mangan Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland believe there's a big future ahead of Ireland's latest new call-up, Diarmuid Mangan. Rugby • 19 Feb
Jackman and Holland excited by 'chunky' Mangan Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland believe there's a big future ahead of Ireland's latest new call-up, Diarmuid Mangan. Rugby • 19 Feb
'No chance' of Irish complacency against Wales While some Irish supporters and media may be quick to write off Wales, there appears to be no chance of those within the walls of the IRFU's high performance facility doing similar. Rugby • 19 Feb
'No chance' of Irish complacency against Wales While some Irish supporters and media may be quick to write off Wales, there appears to be no chance of those within the walls of the IRFU's high performance facility doing similar. Rugby • 19 Feb
Ireland to face All Blacks in Soldier Field rematch Ireland will return to Chicago for a rematch with New Zealand at Soldier Field in November of 2025. Rugby • 18 Feb
Ireland to face All Blacks in Soldier Field rematch Ireland will return to Chicago for a rematch with New Zealand at Soldier Field in November of 2025. Rugby • 18 Feb
