Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

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

Jonathan Sexton is tackled by Shane Lewis-Hughes

Sexton happy to see Ireland prove a point against Wales

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton believes he and his team-mates proved just how much it means to them to pull on the green jersey in their 32-9 victory over Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 13 Nov 20

James Lowe named in Ireland November squad

James Lowe is one of three uncapped players named in Andy Farrell's 34-man Ireland squad as the build-up begins for the Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup fixtures.

Rugby • 05 Nov 20

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

'There's a balance to the team when Rob plays in it. It was very evident last week that there wasn't balance when Jordan Larmour was put under pressure'

Kearney brings more balance to Ireland than Larmour

Rob Kearney has been named to start against the All Blacks and new RTÉ rugby columnist Stephen Ferris writes that he brings more balance to the Ireland side than the newcomer Jordan Larmour.

Rugby • 16 Nov 18

Joe Schmidt keen to remind people that his team for Saturday have had a short window of preparation

'Pessimistic side of' Schmidt hoping to avoid injuries

Joe Schmidt cautions that the short window in which his young and experimental team have been together is a factor ahead of the game against Italy in Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 02 Nov 18

Joe Schmidt will fly to the US on Wednesday

Joe Schmidt delays his flight out to Chicago

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has delayed his travel to Chicago for this weekend's Test game against Italy in order to work with some of his senior players who have been carrying knocks.

Rugby • 30 Oct 18

New Zealand are on their way back to Dublin

New Zealand visit headlines November Series

Ireland will play New Zealand, Argentina and the USA in this year's November series, the IRFU has confirmed.

Rugby • 20 Jun 18

Jamie Heaslip has been injured since March.

Jamie Heaslip in 'fan mode' ahead of Six Nations

Ireland and Leinster number 8 Jamie Heaslip has revealed that he is in fan mode ahead of Ireland's NatWest Six Nations clash with France.

Rugby • 31 Jan 18

Stuart McCloskey will win his second Ireland cap, 19 months after his debut in Twickenham

Fijian reward for patient Stuart McCloskey

It has been an unusual 19 months for Stuart McCloskey. From an eye-catching Test debut in Twickenham, to a succession of injuries that have halted his progress, Saturday represents just his second outing in green.

Rugby • 16 Nov 17

Jack Conan earned three of his four Test caps to date on the summer tour of the USA and Japan

Jack Conan loving every chance he gets in green

Jack Conan knows how hard Ireland caps are to earn in the highly competitive area of the backrow, but he's hoping to get the opportunity to impress on what would be only his fifth cap on Saturday against Fiji.

Rugby • 15 Nov 17

Debutant Bundee aki celebrates Rob Herring's late try

Ireland run up record score against sorry Springboks

Ireland began their November Series with a record four-try, 38-3, victory over a disappointing South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 13 Nov 17

Ringrose has won 11 caps for Ireland since making his Test debut last year

Ringrose ruled out of playing return in November series

Garry Ringrose will play no part in Ireland's upcoming Autumn series, with Leinster not expecting the centre to return until at least the end of November.

Rugby • 23 Oct 17

Robbie Henshaw in action against South Africa last year

Ireland to face Springboks and Argentina in November

The IRFU has confirmed that Ireland will face South Africa, Fiji and Argentina as part of the three Test Guinness November Series.

Rugby • 04 May 17

November Series