Rugby League World Cup Diary: 26 October Ahead of the start of the Rugby League World Cup our man in the Ireland squad Damien Blanch gives us an insight into life inside the camp and just how preparations are going. Rugby • 29 Oct 13
Rugby League World Cup Diary: 26 October Ahead of the start of the Rugby League World Cup our man in the Ireland squad Damien Blanch gives us an insight into life inside the camp and just how preparations are going. Rugby • 29 Oct 13
White included in Ireland World Cup squad Ireland coach Mark Aston has included five Australia-based players in his 24-man squad for the World Cup. Rugby • 03 Oct 13
White included in Ireland World Cup squad Ireland coach Mark Aston has included five Australia-based players in his 24-man squad for the World Cup. Rugby • 03 Oct 13
Rugby league player admits peptide use Rugby league player Sandor Earl has been provisionally suspended after admitting to the "use and trafficking" of peptides in an ongoing Australian anti-doping probe. Rugby • 29 Aug 13
Rugby league player admits peptide use Rugby league player Sandor Earl has been provisionally suspended after admitting to the "use and trafficking" of peptides in an ongoing Australian anti-doping probe. Rugby • 29 Aug 13
Ireland rugby league star Richards wants medal Wigan's former Man of Steel Pat Richards is determined to return to Australia with a second Wembley winners' medal. Rugby • 26 Jul 13
Ireland rugby league star Richards wants medal Wigan's former Man of Steel Pat Richards is determined to return to Australia with a second Wembley winners' medal. Rugby • 26 Jul 13
Fielden switches allegiance to Ireland Former England prop Stuart Fielden has switched his allegiance to Ireland for the Rugby League World Cup, according to Ireland coach Mark Aston. Rugby • 05 Jul 13
Fielden switches allegiance to Ireland Former England prop Stuart Fielden has switched his allegiance to Ireland for the Rugby League World Cup, according to Ireland coach Mark Aston. Rugby • 05 Jul 13
Richards keen to play for Ireland at World Cup Wigan's goalkicking winger Pat Richards has made himself available for Ireland's 2013 World Cup campaign. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Richards keen to play for Ireland at World Cup Wigan's goalkicking winger Pat Richards has made himself available for Ireland's 2013 World Cup campaign. Rugby • 14 Dec 12
Knights too strong for Ireland in Belfast England Knights defeated Ireland 56-4 in the Alitalia European Cup last night in Deramore Park, Belfast. Rugby • 21 Oct 12
Knights too strong for Ireland in Belfast England Knights defeated Ireland 56-4 in the Alitalia European Cup last night in Deramore Park, Belfast. Rugby • 21 Oct 12
Ireland determined to challenge Knights Ireland coach Mark Aston is hoping his side can capitalise on their opening win over Scotland when they take on a star-studded England Knights in the Alitalia Cup in Belfast tomorrow evening. Rugby • 19 Oct 12
Ireland determined to challenge Knights Ireland coach Mark Aston is hoping his side can capitalise on their opening win over Scotland when they take on a star-studded England Knights in the Alitalia Cup in Belfast tomorrow evening. Rugby • 19 Oct 12
Rugby league captaincy for Lee Finn Liam Finn spoke of his pride after being confirmed as Ireland's rugby league captain for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Oct 12
Rugby league captaincy for Lee Finn Liam Finn spoke of his pride after being confirmed as Ireland's rugby league captain for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Oct 12
Early impetus ensures Ireland beat Scotland Ireland produced a dominant first-half performance in today's opening Alitalia European Cup match in Edinburgh to lay the platform for Mark Aston's first win as head coach. Rugby • 14 Oct 12
Early impetus ensures Ireland beat Scotland Ireland produced a dominant first-half performance in today's opening Alitalia European Cup match in Edinburgh to lay the platform for Mark Aston's first win as head coach. Rugby • 14 Oct 12
Ward: Rugby League growing in Ireland Former Ireland rugby union international Andy Ward is predicting a bright future for rugby league in the country. Rugby • 26 Sep 12
Ward: Rugby League growing in Ireland Former Ireland rugby union international Andy Ward is predicting a bright future for rugby league in the country. Rugby • 26 Sep 12
Rugby League World Cup stadiums are confirmed Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host the opening ceremony and a double-header to launch the 2013 World Cup, it was announced today. Rugby • 22 Mar 12
Rugby League World Cup stadiums are confirmed Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host the opening ceremony and a double-header to launch the 2013 World Cup, it was announced today. Rugby • 22 Mar 12
Thomond to host Rugby League World Cup match Thomond Park in Limerick will host a Rugby League World Cup group match in 2013, it was announced today. Rugby • 28 Nov 11
Thomond to host Rugby League World Cup match Thomond Park in Limerick will host a Rugby League World Cup group match in 2013, it was announced today. Rugby • 28 Nov 11
Luke: I tried to break Chase's leg New Zealand hooker Issac Luke has admitted he deliberately tried to break the leg of his cousin Rangi Chase, the England half-back, during the Four Nations Series. Rugby • 20 Nov 11
Luke: I tried to break Chase's leg New Zealand hooker Issac Luke has admitted he deliberately tried to break the leg of his cousin Rangi Chase, the England half-back, during the Four Nations Series. Rugby • 20 Nov 11
RLI receive recognition from ISC Rugby League Ireland have announced that their application to be recognised as a national sporting body by the ISC has been approved. Rugby • 09 Nov 11
RLI receive recognition from ISC Rugby League Ireland have announced that their application to be recognised as a national sporting body by the ISC has been approved. Rugby • 09 Nov 11
Ireland 16-34 France Ireland's rugby league team fell to their third defeat of the Autumn International Series despite their best performance of the season. Rugby • 06 Nov 11
Ireland 16-34 France Ireland's rugby league team fell to their third defeat of the Autumn International Series despite their best performance of the season. Rugby • 06 Nov 11
Ireland to host France in Thomond Ireland will make history tomorrow when they host France in the first rugby league match to be held at the rugby union stronghold of Thomond Park in Limerick. Rugby • 04 Nov 11
Ireland to host France in Thomond Ireland will make history tomorrow when they host France in the first rugby league match to be held at the rugby union stronghold of Thomond Park in Limerick. Rugby • 04 Nov 11
Wales 30-6 Ireland Ireland fell to their second defeat of the autumn series when beaten 30-6 by Wales at the Gnoll in Neath. Rugby • 22 Oct 11
Wales 30-6 Ireland Ireland fell to their second defeat of the autumn series when beaten 30-6 by Wales at the Gnoll in Neath. Rugby • 22 Oct 11
Scotland 26-6 Ireland Ireland and head coach Mark Aston got their international campaign off to a disappointing 26-6 loss to Celtic rivals Scotland in Glasgow. Rugby • 16 Oct 11
Scotland 26-6 Ireland Ireland and head coach Mark Aston got their international campaign off to a disappointing 26-6 loss to Celtic rivals Scotland in Glasgow. Rugby • 16 Oct 11
Limerick bids for 2013 Rugby League World Cup The Rugby Football League have received 25 bids from local authorities to act as hosts for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Jul 11
Limerick bids for 2013 Rugby League World Cup The Rugby Football League have received 25 bids from local authorities to act as hosts for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Jul 11
Rugby League: Thomond may host World Cup games Ireland have launched a bid to take the 2013 World Cup to the Munster rugby union fortress of Thomond Park. Rugby • 13 Jul 11
Rugby League: Thomond may host World Cup games Ireland have launched a bid to take the 2013 World Cup to the Munster rugby union fortress of Thomond Park. Rugby • 13 Jul 11
Ireland to face France and Scotland Ireland will play France and Scotland in a round-robin series in the autumn, the Rugby League European Federation has announced. Rugby • 01 Jul 11
Ireland to face France and Scotland Ireland will play France and Scotland in a round-robin series in the autumn, the Rugby League European Federation has announced. Rugby • 01 Jul 11
Aston lands Ireland job Mark Aston has been named as the new head coach of the Irish rugby league team. Rugby • 25 May 11
Aston lands Ireland job Mark Aston has been named as the new head coach of the Irish rugby league team. Rugby • 25 May 11
Aston to lead Ireland at League WC Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston will be in charge of the Ireland Rugby League team for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 24 May 11
Aston to lead Ireland at League WC Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston will be in charge of the Ireland Rugby League team for the 2013 World Cup. Rugby • 24 May 11
League player suspended over bet allegation Doncaster captain Shaun Leaf has been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of an investigation into an allegation that he bet on his side to lose a Challenge Cup match. Rugby • 12 May 11
League player suspended over bet allegation Doncaster captain Shaun Leaf has been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of an investigation into an allegation that he bet on his side to lose a Challenge Cup match. Rugby • 12 May 11
