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Jacob Stockdale d Ireland at at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Stockdale departs Ireland squad with shoulder injury

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Saturday's Test with Portugal with a shoulder injury.

Rugby • 07 Jul

Jacob Stockdale will remain with Ulster until at least 2027

Stockdale extends Ulster stay

Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal with Ulster keeping him with the province until at least 2027.

Rugby • 24 Dec 24

Healy ruled out as World Cup squad announced

Cian Healy has been excluded from Ireland's squad for the Rugby World Cup due to the injury sustained against Samoa on Saturday.

Rugby • 27 Aug 23

Injury for Earls sees Stockdale come into team v Samoa

Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Bayonne, with Jacob Stockdale coming in to the side.

Rugby • 26 Aug 23

Jacob Stockdale during Ireland training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin

Henderson backs Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot

Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell's World Cup squad.

Rugby World Cup • 04 Aug 23

Cooney and Stockdale sign new deals with Ulster

John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale have signed new two-year deals which will keep them at Ulster until at least 2025.

Rugby • 07 Apr 23

Jacob Stockdale scored the last of Ulster's five tries

Stockdale scores on Ulster return | Leinster edge Quins

Jacob Stockdale scored a try on his Ulster return as they defeated Exeter Chiefs, while Leinster won away to Harlequins and Munster lost to London Irish.

Rugby • 02 Sep 22

Jacob Stockdale: "I'm gutted this probably means the end of my season but gives me an opportunity to come back fitter and stronger than ever."

Stockdale's season looks over as he undergoes surgery

Ulster and Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale will miss the entire Six Nations campaign after undergoing surgery on his ankle.

Rugby • 17 Jan 22

Jacob Stockdale and John Cooney are named in an exciting backline

Stockdale and Cooney named in strong Ulster XV

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has been able to call on several of his Irish internationals for their United Rugby Championship opener against the Glasgow Warriors tomorrow evening.

Rugby • 23 Sep 21

Jacob Stockdale

Stockdale announced himself on the world stage in 2018 when he scored seven tries and was named Six Nations Player of the Championship as Ireland claimed a Grand Slam.

profiles • 15 Aug 24

Amanaki Mafi of Japan is tackled by James Ryan and Billy Burns

Ryan happy to gain a measure of revenge over Japan

James Ryan admitted that memories of Ireland's 2019 World Cup defeat to Japan served as motivation for him and his team-mates as they battled to a 39-31 victory over the Brave Blossoms in Dublin.

Rugby • 03 Jul 21

Jacob Stockdale is hoping to make a statement for Ireland

Stockdale eager to put Lions disappointment behind him

Jacob Stockdale is aiming to channel his disappointment at missing out on selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in Ireland's summer Tests against Japan and the United States.

Rugby • 02 Jul 21

'It's been nice to not feel like the young newbie in the back-line for once'

Jacob Stockdale relishing sudden elder-statesman status

It's only four years since Jacob Stockdale was first called up to an Ireland squad. But it's a reflection of both his own rise in that time and the sweeping selection changes for the tests against Japan and USA that he is - temporarily at least - one of the elder statesmen in the current panel.

Rugby • 01 Jul 21

Big guns return for Ulster and Connacht

Jacob Stockdale starts for Ulster in their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Harlequins on Sunday, as the Northerners welcome back their Irish internationals.

Rugby • 02 Apr 21

Jacob Stockdale during the Autumn Nations Cup

Slimmed-down Stockdale aiming to grasp 'bonus' chance

Jacob Stockdale says he is preparing to unleash his slimmed-down physique on England after being handed the "bonus" of an unexpected Six Nations outing.

Six Nations • 20 Mar 21

Andy Farrell wants to see real courage from Ireland

Ireland must show courage against England - Farrell

Andy Farrell says Ireland must be courageous to halt their losing streak against England and end an underwhelming Guinness Six Nations campaign on a high.

Rugby • 19 Mar 21

Jacob Stockdale has scored 18 tries for his country

Murray backs Stockdale to shine on Ireland return

Conor Murray has backed the returning Jacob Stockdale to "pull something out of a hat" if needed when Ireland host England on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Mar 21

Best ponders whether Lowe is the best option right now

Rory Best believes Jordan Larmour or Jacob Stockdale should be the leading starting options ahead of James Lowe on Ireland's left wing.

Six Nations • 15 Mar 21

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Irish squad

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

Jacob Stockdale in action against Scotland

Team news: Ulster welcome back Ireland contingent

Ireland internationals Jacob Stockdale, Eric O'Sullivan, Stuart McCloskey and Rob Herring will slot straight back into the Ulster starting team for the opening Heineken Champions Cup pool match against Toulouse.

Rugby • 10 Dec 20

Quinn Roux impressed, despite his late call-up

Player ratings: Dominant Ireland bounce back

An encouraging performance for Ireland although early intensity wasn't reflected on the scoreboard but there were still a few individual displays that caught the eye. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 13 Nov 20

Jacob Stockdale and Iain Henderson miss out

Henderson and Stockdale ruled out of Wales clash

Full-back Jacob Stockdale and lock Iain Henderson have been ruled out of Ireland's opening Autumn Nations Cup clash with Wales at the Aviva this evening.

Rugby • 13 Nov 20

Johnny Sexton had words of praise for Jacob Stockdale

Sexton backs Stockdale to get back in the groove

Johnny Sexton expects Jacob Stockdale to put a difficult night in Paris behind him when Ireland welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium on Friday for their opening Autumn Nations Cup clash.

Rugby • 09 Nov 20

Jacob Stockdale endured a tough night against France

O'Sullivan questions Stockdale's future at full-back

Eddie O'Sullivan says Andy Farrell has a big decision to make at full-back following Jacob Stockdale's "nightmare" performance against France.

Rugby • 06 Nov 20

Hugo Keenan will make his debut tomorrow

Catt: Keenan has 'huge future' with Ireland

Mike Catt has tipped Ireland debutant Hugo Keenan for a "huge future" in Test rugby.

Rugby • 23 Oct 20