Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Timoney: Beaten Aussies will have a point to prove

It will be a case of moving on swiftly for Ireland ahead of their final Test of the year against Australia next week, according to Nick Timoney after his Man of the Match perfomance in Saturday's 35-17 win over Fiji at Lansdowne Road.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Handre Pollard kicks a penalty for South Africa

South Africa kick their way to Scotland victory

Stuart Hogg became a Scotland record holder after a double against South Africa, but the world champions kicked their way to a 30-15 victory at BT Murrayfield.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

Jamie Blamire added a late try for England

England extend winning run over Australia

England extended their winning run against Australia under Eddie Jones to eight matches but they had to dig deep for a 32-15 victory at Twickenham that was the first real test of the new era promised by their head coach.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

Johnny Sexton watches on at scrum time during the 2019 Rugby World Cup defeat to New Zealand

Jackman: Ireland can upset 'vulnerable' All Blacks

Ireland's attacking performance in the demolition of Japan shows that Andy Farrell's side have the tools to defeat visiting New Zealand this weekend, according to Bernard Jackman.

Autumn Nations Series • 08 Nov 21

Wayne Pivac is coming under increased pressure

Pivac still thinks he's the right man for Wales

Wayne Pivac insists he is the right man to revive Wales' faltering fortunes after slipping to a sixth successive loss with a crushing defeat to Ireland.

Rugby • 13 Nov 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

Lenihan: Difficult year ahead for IRFU

Former Ireland captain and team manager Donal Lenihan believes the nature of rugby means it will be one of the last contact sports to resume and that spells trouble for the IRFU.

Rugby • 07 May 20

Munster to assess Sweetnam back injury

Munster's Darren Sweetnam is being assessed by the club's medical team for a back injury he picked up while in action for Ireland in their November International against USA over the weekend.

Rugby • 26 Nov 18

US head coach Gary Gold was fulsome in his praise for Ireland and feeling positive after a strong 2018 for his side

US coach hails Ireland as among the 'best I've seen'

USA head coach Gary Gold has described Ireland as one of the greatest teams he's ever seen.

Rugby • 25 Nov 18

Joe Schmidt will make an announcement on his future on Monday

Pope: Schmidt's name on everyone's lips in New Zealand

Brent Pope believes that Joe Schmidt will announce that he is leaving the Ireland job after the 2019 Rugby World Cup - and that he will return home to succeed Steve Hansen as New Zealand head coach.

Rugby • 24 Nov 18

'If I was an IRFU official, I would happily crack open the cheque book and jot down the necessary figure to keep Joe Schmidt with Ireland'

IRFU must do everything in its power to keep Schmidt

The IRFU must do everything in their power to keep Schmidt if there is part of him that wants to stay, writes Stephen Ferris.

Rugby • 22 Nov 18

The scoreboard at the final whistle in Dublin

World media reaction: Ireland now rugby's best team

Rugby writers around the world have reacted to Ireland's first ever home win over New Zealand with a torrent of praise and talked up chances of a first Irish World Cup victory next year.

Rugby • 18 Nov 18

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen says he regarded Ireland as the world's No. 1 team after tonight's result- regardless of what the ranking said

Hansen: I guess Ireland are World Cup favourites now

Steve Hansen has installed Ireland as World Cup favourites following their 16-9 win over his New Zealand side in Dublin.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Recap: Ireland 16-9 New Zealand

Re-live the action as Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time ever on Irish soil.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Jacob Stockdale celebrates his superb try

Phenomenal Ireland take memorable All Blacks scalp

Ireland produced a performance for the ages to hand New Zealand their first defeat in Europe since 2012.

Rugby • 20 Nov 18

'Joe's got a great reputation back in New Zealand'

Joe would be at top of queue for All Blacks job - Umaga

Joe Schmidt would be somewhere close to the top of the queue for the All Blacks job should he decide to continue his coaching career in his home country, according to former captain Tana Umaga.

Rugby • 16 Nov 18

Ulster centre Will Addison made his first start for Ireland in yesterday's win over Argentina

Addison delighted after whirlwind start to Irish career

Will Addison didn't have long to ponder his first start for Ireland as an injury to Robbie Henshaw in the warm-up meant the 26-year old Ulster player was tossed into the fray at short notice.

Rugby • 11 Nov 18