Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kearney concern for Ireland ahead of Argentina clash

The Ireland team to face Argentina will be named on Thursday and is likely to feature plenty of changes from the win over Italy.

Rugby • 06 Nov 18

Ron Kearney and Peter O'Mahony miss out on a trip to the US

No Sexton, Kearney or O'Mahony for Ireland's US trip

Ireland will take on Italy in Chicago on Saturday without Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Peter O'Mahony.

Rugby • 30 Oct 18

Rob Kearney is action against New Zealand in Chicago in 2016

Kearney confident All Blacks are still beatable

Rob Kearney was part of the first Ireland team to get the better of New Zealand and the full-back reckons the All Blacks are still beatable.

Rugby • 29 Aug 18

Joey Carbery, Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney celebrate last season's Grand Slam win

Kearney admits Carbery move 'very good' for Ireland

Leinster must try to replicate the success of last season without the services of Joey Carbery but Rob Kearney admits that the switch was for the good of Irish rugby.

Rugby • 29 Aug 18

Leinster make triumphant homecoming with Champions Cup

Champions Cup winners Leinster make a glorious return to Dublin this afternoon as they soaked up their fourth European success with hoardes of supporters.

Rugby • 13 May 18

Rob Kearney and Rory Best have agreed fresh deals

Best, Kearney & Henderson extend IRFU contracts

Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Iain Henderson have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU that will tie them down until after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby • 20 Mar 18

Rob Kearney will win his 83rd cap against England at Twickenham

'The occasion got to me' - Kearney recalls 2009 slam

Full-back Rob Kearney has urged his team-mates to learn from his previous experience and not let the grand slam occasion inhibit their performance on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Mar 18

Kearney is in line to win his 83rd cap against England at Twickenhan

No fears over Kearney fitness for England showdown

Rob Kearney sat out Ireland training at Carton House on Tuesday but is in no danger of missing Saturday's Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham.

Rugby • 13 Mar 18

Jacob Stockdale took his tally to 10 tries in eight games for Ireland

Seven Irish in our Six Nations Team of the Weekend

Seven Irish players are joined by four Welsh, three French players and an Italian in our Six Nations Team of the Weekend from round four.

Rugby • 12 Mar 18

'The commitment and professionalism he showed throughout his career is something that any player can aspire to'

Rob Kearney leads tributes to 'true great' Heaslip

The tributes are flooding in for Jamie Heaslip following his retirement from rugby.

Rugby • 26 Feb 18

Dan Biggar is back for Wales' visit to the Aviva Stadium

Biggar gives Welsh completely different dimension

The return of out-half Dan Biggar to the Welsh lineup means Ireland can expect to face a different animal at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 21 Feb 18

Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney acknowledge the Irish fans after beating France in Paris

Kearney: The stones on Johnny was incredible

Rob Kearney admitted Ireland rode their luck in beating France in their opening game of the Six Nations courtesy of Johnny Sexton's late drop goal and paid tribute to the composure of his team-mate.

Rugby • 03 Feb 18

Kearney's focus sharpened by Larmour's rise

Rob Kearney admits he can feel Jordan Larmour breathing down his neck as Ireland prepare for a new Six Nations campaign still haunted by the mistakes of twelve months ago.

Rugby • 29 Jan 18

Jordan Larmour and Rob Kearney look set for a battle for the 15 jersey at both provincial and international level

Evergreen Kearney ready for Larmour challenge

One of the few remaining playing links to the 2009 Grand Slam winning team, Rob Kearney has overcome recent injury woes to remind critics of his ability. Now he is facing an even bigger challenge.

Rugby • 20 Jan 18

"We do things a bit different to what he'd be used to so that's why we held off," says Cullen.

Lowe needs more time to adjust - Cullen

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has explained why the province decided to hold exciting winger James Lowe in reserve for their crunch Champions Cup tie against Exeter.

Champions Cup • 08 Dec 17

Captain Rory Best is a major doubt for the November internationals

Best, Kearney and Leavy all doubtful for November

Captain Rory Best, full-back Rob Kearney and back-row Dan Leavy are all facing a race against time to participate in Ireland's November internationals.

Rugby • 18 Sep 17

Rob Kearney is concluding rehab after bicep surgery

Kearney: Pro12 hurt can fuel Leinster's fire

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney believes it's important that all of Leinster's players watch this weekend's Pro12 final - particularly if Munster take the title.

Rugby • 25 May 17

Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney during the Lions tour of South Africa in 2009

Heaslip and Kearney injury doubts for Lions selection

Ireland pair Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney are in a race to prove their fitness for possible British and Irish Lions selection after undergoing minor surgery that will result in significant lay-offs.

Rugby • 24 Mar 17

Rob Kearney will win his 76th cap for Ireland on Friday night

Ireland unchanged for Wales as Rob Kearney passed fit

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named an unchanged team for Friday night's Six Nations clash with Wales, with Tommy Bowe replacing the injured Andrew Trimble on the replacements bench.

Rugby • 08 Mar 17

Garry Ringrose has impressed Ireland management

Ringrose likely to face Wales despite Payne comeback

Garry Ringrose looks set to retain his place in the Ireland team for Friday's game against Wales in Cardiff despite the return of Jared Payne.

Six Nations • 07 Mar 17

Ultan Dillane will miss the rest of the Six Nations for Ireland

Trimble and Dillane out of the Six Nations

Ireland's Andrew Trimble and Ultan Dillane will miss the rest of this year's Six Nations through injury.

Rugby • 06 Mar 17

Fitness cannot be underestimated as a factor, even at this level.

Madigan on Monday: Ireland's fitness was decisive

Ian Madigan reflects on Ireland's Six Nations victory over France, where he believes that fitness and conditioning turned things in the favour of Joe Schmidt's side.

Rugby • 27 Feb 17

Johnny Sexton took part in a full training session at Carton House

Johnny Sexton looks ready to face France

Johnny Sexton remains in contention for Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on Saturday having taken a full part in this morning's training session in Kildare.

Rugby • 21 Feb 17

Report: Rob Kearney's Six Nations could be over

Rob Kearney's arm injury could rule him out of the rest of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign, with the Leinster full-back facing surgery on a damaged bicep.

Rugby • 14 Feb 17

Ireland's Keith Earls, Conor Murray, John Ryan, Niall Scannell and Ian Keatley celebrate winning

Schmidt pleased with Ireland character after win

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was pleased with the character shown by his players after the disappointment of defeat in Scotland last week.

Six Nations • 12 Feb 17