Returning United star Ronaldo 'inspiration' for Sexton Johnny Sexton takes inspiration from many athletes pushing the boundaries and says Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has been especially satisfying. Rugby • 02 Sep
IRFU 'still at significant financial risk' due to Covid The Irish Football Rugby Union is "still at significant financial risk" and facing "the most significant financial crisis in [its] history" due to the persisting ... Rugby • 29 Jul
Ireland U20's winning run ends as England power to win The Ireland Under-20s' ten-game winning run came to an end as England secured a 24-15 victory in their Six Nations clash at Cardiff Arms Park. Rugby • 06 Jul
U20 Six Nations: Ireland 15-24 England - recap Ireland have lost 24-15 to England at Cardiff Arms Park in the third round of the 2021 Under-20 Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 01 Jul
Ireland U20s make six changes for Welsh challenge Ireland have made six changes for their second Under-20s Six Nations game against Wales on Friday night. Rugby • 24 Jun
Forde focus on Scotland after Aki and Carty help Ireland kick off their Six Nations Under-20 campaign against Scotland with Cathal Forde hoping to bring some useful practice into play. Rugby • 19 Jun
Kelly switch to England a 'loss' for Ireland - Murphy Former Ireland U20 centre Dan Kelly's switch to England is a loss for Ireland, according to head coach Richie Murphy. Rugby • 11 Jun
New Irish skipper Kendellen aims to lead by example New Ireland Under-20 captain Alex Kendellen plans to do his talking on the pitch. Rugby • 10 Jun
Tyrrell a 'huge loss' to Ireland - Considine Eimear Considine has lost a valuable team-mate in Hannah Tyrrell but she says Ireland's loss is Dublin's gain. Rugby • 04 Jun
'No short-term fix' for women's game - Nucifora The issues surrounding the women's game in Ireland won't be sorted out quickly, says IRFU high performance director David Nucifora. Rugby • 02 Jun
Two Jones' assistants step down from England roles England assistant coaches Simon Amor and Jason Ryles are stepping down from their roles in Eddie Jones' management team. Rugby • 14 May
RTÉ and Virgin Media in deal over rugby's Six Nations Rugby's Six Nations championship will remain live on "free-to-air" TV in Ireland after a deal, in principle, between RTÉ, Virgin Media and Six Nations Rugby. Ireland • 10 May
Ireland handed difficult start for 2022 Six Nations Ireland will face a challenging start to the 2022 Six Nations, with champions Wales visiting Dublin on the opening weekend followed by a trip to ... Rugby • 29 Apr
All Blacks and Springboks booked in for Welsh Tests Six Nations champions Wales will tackle New Zealand and South Africa as part of a four-Test autumn schedule later this year. Rugby • 26 Apr
Ireland v Italy: All you need to know Ireland and Italy face off on Saturday with the winner claiming third place in the Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 23 Apr
Griggs says he wasn't clear on women's game structure Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has clarified comments he made on the topic of the structure of the women's game in the country. Rugby • 22 Apr
Flood can bring the 'flair' - Griggs Adam Griggs says new out-half Stacey Flood will add some flair to the Irish backline when they take on Italy in Donnybrook on Saturday. Rugby • 22 Apr
Ireland make three changes for Italy visit Adam Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit of Italy, as Ireland bid to finish the 2021 Women's Six Nations ... Rugby • 22 Apr
Cantwell: Nuance needed to fix Irish problems Lynne Cantwell believes Ireland will need to rely on crossover athletes in the short to mid term as talent coming from the grass roots will ... Rugby • 21 Apr
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Issues facing the women's game The panel look at what can be done to put structures in place to help the women's game in the country. Rugby • 21 Apr
Eddie Jones retains support of RFU despite poor results England head coach Eddie Jones retains the "full support" of the Rugby Football Union following completion of its debrief into the recent Six Nations. Rugby • 20 Apr
Alun Wyn Jones signs on for another year with Wales Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has announced that he has signed a one-year contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys. Alun Wyn Jones • 21 Apr
Fitzpatrick: Culture the key to French success Former Ireland international Paula Fitzpatrick has dismissed the idea that money is the difference between the Irish and French national teams. Rugby • 21 Apr
Griffin: Clinical France 'a different animal' Ciara Griffin says Ireland must treat next weekend's game against Italy as a cup final with a third-place finish in the Six Nations up for ... Rugby • 18 Apr
Rampaging France too good for Ireland Ireland fell to a comprehensive 56-15 defeat to France in their second Women's Six Nations game at Donnybrook. Rugby • 18 Apr
