'No better woman' - Griffin will be sorely missed Two-try hero Ciara Griffin will be sorely missed as Ireland shut door on miserable year. Rugby • 21 Nov
Retiring skipper Griffin pays tribute to family A tearful Ciara Griffin paid an emotional tribute to her family as she brought the curtain down on her Ireland with a typically inspirational performance ... Rugby • 20 Nov
Griffin signs off on a high as Ireland edge past Japan Ciara Griffin scored two tries on her final appearance as Ireland beat Japan 15-12 at the RDS. Rugby • 20 Nov
Preview: Japan the visitors as Ireland aim to turn page Ireland are looking to end a difficult 2021 on a high with victory over Japan. Rugby • 20 Nov
Autumn series: England, Wales, Scotland name teams England will face the feared South African pack with a depleted front row while Wales welcome back Josh Adams for Australia and Scotland have made ... Rugby • 18 Nov
Experienced heads need to drive it against New Zealand To win back the fringe supporters and to keep building their confidence and momentum, it's imperative that Ireland put it up to New Zealand, writes ... Rugby • 09 Nov
Lowe ready to tackle 'best friends' and native NZ Ireland winger James Lowe is already relishing the prospect of locking horns with some of his best friends as he prepares to face his native ... Autumn Nations Series • 08 Nov
Farrell happy with defence but NZ to provide real test Ireland coach Andy Farrell was pleased with his side's defensive effort against Japan. Rugby • 07 Nov
Conan enthused by back row progression Ireland's Jack Conan believes that their thumping 60-5 win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium was another reminder of the strong back row options available ... Rugby • 06 Nov
Samurai warrior Sexton basks in 'special moment' Johnny Sexton celebrated his 100th Ireland cap with a 11 points off the tee, a try and a Samurai sword. Rugby • 06 Nov
As it happened: Ireland crush Japan at Aviva Felive all the action from the Ireland's Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan. Rugby • 06 Nov
Businesses eye demand for flags, pints and chips Ireland's match with Japan marks the first time there will be no limits on crowds at a major event since lockdown. Rugby • 06 Nov
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Questions raised over Ireland bench The panel discuss the Ireland team to play against Japan on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Nov
Sexton set for 100 club as Ireland team named Johnny Sexton is set for his 100th cap for Ireland as Andy Farrell names his team to play Japan this afternoon. Rugby • 04 Nov
Furlong backs old dog Healy to learn new trick They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but Cian Healy has been backed to make the most of his latter day positional ... Rugby • 03 Nov
Henderson: Ireland prepared for Japan's shock and awe Iain Henderson says Ireland will be well prepared for Japan's shock-and-awe brand of rugby. Rugby • 03 Nov
99 not out - Sexton set to join Irish centurions Set to win his 100th Ireland cap on Saturday, Johnny Sexton concedes he never thought it a likely milestone. Rugby • 03 Nov
Autumn selections to hint at Farrell's World Cup plans Picking and dropping players is harder than it looks, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 02 Nov
Hansen earns Ireland call-up ahead of Japan clash Connacht's Mack Hansen has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 01 Nov
Japan gear up for Ireland Test with Aussie defeat Japan's last run out before their European tour that begins in Dublin was a rallying 32-23 defeat to Australia in Oita. Rugby • 23 Oct
Ten uncapped players in Japan squad for Autumn series Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named 10 uncapped players in his 37-man squad for Autumn internationals against Ireland, Australia, Portugal and Scotland. Rugby • 12 Oct
Ireland boss Farrell assembles 50 for training camp Andy Farrell is holding a training camp for 50 players as Ireland gear up for their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 18 Sep
Japan, New Zealand and Argentina coming to Ireland Ireland will host autumn internationals against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Jul
Japan considering barring all fans at Games - reports Japan's government is floating proposals that would ban fans from all events at this month's Olympics, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, as officials scramble ... Olympics • 07 Jul
Craig Casey taking curtailed cameo in his stride Craig Casey got two minutes of game-time on his second Ireland cap in the win over Japan but was heartened to see familiar faces in ... Rugby • 12 Jul
