Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Samoa shock the hosts to complete sorry day for England

Samoa completed one of the great sporting reversals to knock England out of the World Cup and earn a final showdown with Australia at Old Trafford next Saturday.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Rugby League: Australia hold on to make World Cup final

Australia held off a valiant effort from New Zealand to reach the World Cup final courtesy of a thrilling 16-14 victory in Leeds.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Michael Cheika, who is of Lebanese descent, combines the role of coaching it's league team with being head coach of Argentina's union side

Ireland WC exit confirmed as Cheika's Lebanon advance

Ireland's Rugby League World Cup exit has been confirmed after Lebanon defeated Jamaica 74-12 at the Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester.

Rugby • 30 Oct 22

Ireland's WC fate out of their hands after NZ defeat

Ireland's Rugby League World Cup fate looks all but over after a 48-10 defeat to New Zealand at Headingley.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

Michael Ward (R) of Batley Bulldogs has made a major sacrifice to give his all to Ireland's World Cup cause

Ward hopes decision to quit teaching post still adds up

After packing in his job to play in the World Cup, Michael Ward knows Ireland will have to pull off one of the biggest sporting upsets of all time if he is to stand a chance of getting a game in the tournament.

Rugby • 27 Oct 22

Ellie El-Zakham scored Lebanon's fourth try

Huge blow to Ireland as Lebanon claim World Cup win

Ireland's chances of progressing to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages were dealt a huge blow as they fell to a 32-14 Group C defeat against Lebanon at Leigh Sports Village.

Rugby • 23 Oct 22

Luke Keary, who won two caps for Australia in 2018, qualifies for Ireland through his grandfather

Keary keen to kick on after impressive Ireland debut

Luke Keary won over many new admirers following his eye-catching debut for Ireland and he will be hoping to impress a few more familiar ones when the Wolfhounds take on Lebanon in their crucial Group C clash in Leigh on Sunday.

Rugby • 22 Oct 22

Ged Corcoran was speaking ahead of their clash with Lebanon

Corcoran speaks of 'bad blood' with Lebanon

Ireland head coach Ged Corcoran has accused Lebanon of desperation over their attempts to free up stand-off Adam Doueihi for Sunday's crunch clash in Leigh and has spoken of the "bad blood" between the two nations.

Rugby • 20 Oct 22

Luke Keary speaking after the game in Leeds

Keary: Playing for Ireland one of my proudest moments

Luke Keary reflected on one of the most memorable moments of his career after inspiring Ireland to a 48-2 victory over Jamaica in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup at Headingley.

Rugby • 16 Oct 22

Luke Keary looks to break past AJ Wallace and Jacob Ogden of Jamaica

Keary stars as Ireland cruise past Jamaica

Luke Keary proved a class apart as Ireland cruised to a comfortable 48-2 win over Rugby League World Cup debutants Jamaica at Headingley.

Rugby • 16 Oct 22

The game Down Under owes much to the influence of Irish trailblazers and their descendants

Irish Kangaroos sprung rugby league into life in Oz

This weekend sees the Rugby League World Cup kick off in England, with Australia again heavy favourites to hoist the Paul Barriere Trophy aloft. However, the game Down Under owes much to the influence of Irish trailblazers and their descendants.

Rugby • 15 Oct 22

NRL star Luke Keary qualifies for Ireland through his Galway-born grandfather

Rugby League World Cup: Seven players to watch

Ireland half-back Luke Keary is among the players who could make a big impression at the Rugby League World Cup, which gets underway on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Oct 22

Luke Keary in action for the Sydney Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos earlier this week

Myler and Keary available for league World Cup squad

Former England international Richie Myler has put his hand up to play for Ireland in the 2021 World Cup and is set to be partnered in the halves by Sydney Roosters' Luke Keary.

Rugby • 05 Aug 22

Australia won the 2017 Rugby League World Cup

Pandemic pushes Rugby League World Cup back to 2022

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England has officially been postponed to 2022.

Rugby • 05 Aug 21

Australia were the winners of the last tournament

Rugby League World Cup set to be postponed until 2022

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be postponed until 2022 after embattled officials finally conceded defeat in their bid to stage the tournament as planned in the autumn, the PA news agency understands.

Rugby • 03 Aug 21

Australia and New Zealand want the competition postponed until next year

Australia and New Zealand pull out of World Cup

Holders Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn from this year's Rugby League World Cup in England, saying it is "simply too unsafe" to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 22 Jul 21

Ireland began their campaign with a win over Italy

Ireland out-half Keyes hoping to unlock Wales defence

Joe Keyes is set to realise a dream after being called into Ireland coach Mark Aston's squad for Sunday's World Cup clash with Wales.

Rugby • 07 Nov 17

Enock Maki of Papua New Guinea takes on the Irish defence

Papua new Guinea edge past Ireland in World Cup

Papua New Guinea are on course for a World Cup quarter-final showdown with England after seeing off a spirited challenge by Ireland in Port Moresby.

Rugby • 05 Nov 17

Russell leaves Ireland squad after death of his brother

Ireland's Mikey Russell has returned home from the Rugby League World Cup following the death of his brother Liam, team manager Richard Egan has announced.

Rugby • 04 Nov 17

Brad Singleton of Ireland in action against Italy

Ireland boss Aston has plan for PNG challenge

Ireland are confident they can succeed where Wales failed when they take on Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday.

Rugby • 04 Nov 17

Both players involved are expected to appear before an internal review committee.

Italy duo face investigation over 'fight' at World Cup

World Cup officials have launched an investigation into an alleged fight between two players from the Italy team.

Rugby League World Cup • 31 Oct 17

Ireland's Liam Finn kicked six goals from seven attempts in their win over Italy.

In like Finn as Ireland start World Cup with a victory

Ireland defied sweltering heat in Cairns to get their World Cup campaign off to a stunning start with a 36-12 victory over Italy.

Rugby • 29 Oct 17

Head coach Mark Aston leads his players out onto the field

Irish Wolfhounds ready for World Cup opener

Ireland Wolfhounds head coach Mark Aston believes his squad is fully prepared and ready for their Rugby League World Cup opener against Italy.

Rugby • 28 Oct 17

Mikey Russell is with the Ireland squad in Australia

From Junior A GAA to the Rugby League World Cup

On the eve of the Rugby League World Cup, Gaelic footballer turned league international Mikey Russell tells RTÉ Sport about his whirlwind journey.

Rugby • 27 Oct 17

Liam Finn (R) in action for Ireland during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup

Ireland Rugby League captain Finn 'like a fine wine'

Ireland Rugby League coach Mark Aston says making Liam Finn captain of his country was one of the best decisions he has ever made.

Rugby • 20 Oct 17