Best: Ireland must play smart game with Sexton Andy Farrell must play the smart game with Johnny Sexton as he enters the final stages of his career, according to former Ireland skipper Rory ... Rugby • 23 Mar
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
Best backs Kelleher for overcoming line-out struggles Former Ireland captain Rory Best believes Ronan Kelleher is back to his best at the line-out after a post-lockdown blip last year. Six Nations • 01 Mar
Donnacha O'Callaghan dissects subtle Ireland changes RTÉ 2FM Game On's Donncha O'Callaghan scrutinises what changes, if any, Andy Farrell introduced to the Irish attack, defence and set piece in his first ... Rugby • 03 Feb 20
Best: We nailed the heat bit but not the humidity The excessively humid conditions in Japan was a factor, though not an overriding one for Ireland's below-par showing at the recent Rugby World Cup, according ... Rugby • 04 Dec 19
Wales coach Pivac off to winning start as Best bows out New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac was delighted to lay some Six Nations foundations after beginning his reign with victory over the Barbarians on a ... Rugby • 30 Nov 19
Fiji beat Baa-Baas as Rory Best walks into the sunset Rory Best played his final game of rugby at Twickenham on Saturday but it ended in defeat as the Barbarians were turned 33-31 over by ... Rugby • 16 Nov 19
Lack of development cost Ireland dearly in the end Ireland's game didn't develop enough over the last year or two to give Rory Best and Joe Schmidt the send-off that they truly deserved, writes ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 21 Oct 19
Best: We felt we had a game plan Rory Best hailed "fantastic" New Zealand as Ireland crashed out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Oct 19
Best: 'The boys rolled up their sleeves' Ireland captain Rory Best has been delighted with his side's reaction to their shock loss against Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
Hopeful Schmidt: 'Hard to argue' with Aki red Joe Schmidt says Bundee Aki's sending off is "hard to argue" with as he prepares a team for a World Cup quarter-final clash with New ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
'We're still very assured of what we're capable of' Rory Best has insisted that Ireland are "very assured" of what they can do, as they begin preparations for their final Pool A clash with ... Rugby • 04 Oct 19
Ireland didn't have 'right answers' - Best Rory Best said Ireland didn't have the "right answers" to the questions posed by Japan as the Rugby World Cup hosts pulled off a monumental ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Sep 19
'Delighted' Best says Ireland have room to improve Rory Best says Ireland are "delighted" but know there is room for improvement following their opening 27-3 World Cup win over Scotland. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 19
Rory Best: Sometimes you need a kick in the teeth Rory Best hopes the "kick in the teeth" of record defeat to England can jump start Ireland's World Cup drive. Rugby • 14 Sep 19
Best set for final challenge as Ireland land in Japan As Ireland touch down in Japan captain Rory Best is tasked with leading the team to new peaks after responding to an unexpected challenge. Rugby • 12 Sep 19
'This place has been unbelievably special for me' An emotional Rory Best thanked Joe Schmidt for "transforming the game" in Ireland as he made a tearful farewell to the Aviva Stadium after Saturday's ... Rugby • 07 Sep 19
'Undervalued Rory is the glue that keeps us together' Rob Kearney believes Rory Best's Ireland captaincy has been "undervalued". Rugby • 06 Sep 19
Farrell says Ireland 'closer' after squad named Andy Farrell has said Ireland naming their World Cup squad six days ahead of plans has handed Joe Schmidt's men a boost for the Japan ... Rugby • 06 Sep 19
Sexton relieved after avoiding 'nightmare' thumb op Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed" that a thumb injury didn't turn out to be more serious with the World Cup on the horizon. Rugby • 03 Sep 19
Best back in line for Cardiff clash but no-one safe Joe Schmidt says that the issue of Rory Best's captaincy is not on his agenda but added that "no roles have been finalised for the ... Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Ireland to make changes for Wales as deadline looms Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he will make a number of personnel switches for this weekend's game against Wales as he looks to finalise his ... Rugby • 27 Aug 19
Byrne has a big chance against England, says Best Ireland captain Rory Best believes that Ross Byrne has the perfect chance to prove his World Cup credentials, should he conjure a composed and confident ... Rugby • 23 Aug 19
Best sees new hunger in Irish team after Six Nations Rory Best has challenged Ireland to justify their 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam at this year's World Cup. Rugby • 07 Aug 19
McFarland sorry Best didn't get a fitting send-off Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted to being disappointed that his side were unable to offer a fitting farewell to Rory Best and Darren Cave. Rugby • 18 May 19
