Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A major redevelopment of Twickenham is planned

RFU reject Wembley switch, Twickenham revamp in 2027

The Rugby Football Union is aiming to begin renovations of Twickenham in 2027 after rejecting a proposal to make Wembley the new home of English rugby.

Rugby • 20 Feb 24

The comment was made at Twickenham during the 2022 Six Nations clash between England and Wales

RFU issues Twickenham ban over racist comment

A former Rugby Football Union council member has been banned from Twickenham after admitting making racist comments at a Six Nations match last year.

Rugby • 10 May 23

RFU backing Jones despite Six Nations struggles

The head of the RFU has repeated his backing of Eddie Jones and his belief that England are making progress, but admitted the upbeat statement of support on Sunday should have shown more understanding of fans' frustration.

Rugby • 24 Mar 22

Ireland players celebrate their fourth try at Twickenham.

Eddie O'Sullivan unimpressed with 'rudderless' Ireland

Despite a bonus-point win over England at Twickenham, the performance was "poor" and "rudderless" according to former head coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 12 Mar 22

Eddie Jones has been elevating Ireland in the build-up to the Twickenham clash

Jones: England all set for 'semi-final' against Ireland

Eddie Jones has elevated Ireland to the status of red-hot favourites for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash after claiming that even baristas are trolling his England team.

Rugby • 10 Mar 22

Nic White does not believe Australia will lack for motivation against England

Full Twickenham all the motivation Aussies need - White

Australia do not need much more motivation than a packed house at Twickenham on Saturday to bounce back after their weekend defeat in Scotland, scrum-half Nic White said as they began their preparations for the Test against England.

Rugby • 10 Nov 21

Owen Farrell is back in the England reckoning

Farrell cleared for England after Covid test error

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to face Australia on Saturday after his Covid case was confirmed as a false-positive.

Rugby • 07 Nov 21

Andy Farrell wants to see real courage from Ireland

Ireland must show courage against England - Farrell

Andy Farrell says Ireland must be courageous to halt their losing streak against England and end an underwhelming Guinness Six Nations campaign on a high.

Rugby • 19 Mar 21

Gregor Townsend, Head Coach of Scotland celebrates with Stuart Hogg

Scotland have to follow up victory over England - Hogg

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg said last week's famous victory over England will count for nothing unless they can back it up on Saturday against Wales.

Rugby • 12 Feb 21

Gregor Townsend celebrates with Stuart Hogg as a dejected Owen Farrell walks past

Townsend ranks Twickenham win among Scotland's greatest

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 could be the nation's greatest ever Test victory.

Rugby • 06 Feb 21

Conor Murray runs with the ball during the Autumn Nations Cup match against England

Murray belief grows despite another Twickenham defeat

Conor Murray says Ireland's players are desperate for another crack at toppling Eddie Jones' England after leaving Twickenham with "huge belief".

Rugby • 23 Nov 20

'We're on a different journey,' said the Ireland head coach

Farrell proud despite torrid Twickenham outcome

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is proud of his players despite a comprehensive defeat to England at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Cup.

Rugby • 21 Nov 20

Jonny May of England makes chase against Jamison Gibson-Park

Recap: England 18-7 Ireland

Ireland have been beaten 18-7 by England at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Cup.

Rugby • 21 Nov 20

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and England counterpart Eddie Jones have faced each other in the Six Nations in early spring

All you need to know: England v Ireland

Ireland tackle the challenge of England at Twickenham in their second game of the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. Here's all you need to know ahead of the game.

Rugby • 20 Nov 20

Mako Vunipola says Ireland will provide a much sterner test

Vunipola: Ireland will be a different level

Mako Vunipola has warned England they face a step up in class when they tackle their biggest challenge of the Autumn Nations Cup group phase on Saturday.

Rugby • 17 Nov 20

Andrew Conway has featured for Ireland on two previous occasions at Twickenham

Conway expecting stern test from kicking kings England

Knowing what the opposition will do is one thing, stopping it is another thing entirely. It's a sentiment Andrew Conway readily agrees with given the challenge Ireland face this weekend in Twickenham.

Rugby • 17 Nov 20

Jonathan Sexton is tackled by Shane Lewis-Hughes

Sexton happy to see Ireland prove a point against Wales

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton believes he and his team-mates proved just how much it means to them to pull on the green jersey in their 32-9 victory over Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 13 Nov 20

England hope to have 20,000 fans at Twickenham

England hope to have 20,000 fans for Barbarians clash

England's rescheduled match against the Barbarians will be played on 25 October with 20,000 supporters set to attend the game at Twickenham pending approval from public health authorities.

Rugby • 02 Sep 20

The RFU has suffered from being unable to host England matches at Twickenham so far this year, with no certainty over when supporters might be able to return

RFU slash 139 jobs after revenue losses of £107m

England's Rugby Football Union has announced it will make 139 positions redundant as part of cost-cutting measures to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 06 Jul 20

England rugby boss won't sing 'Swing Low'

England Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says he will not sing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" anymore due to its links with American slavery but added that it would be difficult to ban the song.

Rugby • 24 Jun 20

'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' is a song that has links to slavery

England fans singing of 'Swing Low' under review by RFU

The Rugby Football Union is looking into the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' by England fans amid suggestions many supporters are unaware of its origins as a song about American slavery.

Rugby • 18 Jun 20

Caelan Doris (R) has had a breakthrough year

'Bizarre... but incredibly cool' - Doris on wild year

Caelan Doris has reflected on a "bizarre" debut Six Nations campaign as he focuses on staying fit and ready for a return to action.

Rugby • 09 Apr 20

Nick Tomkins faces his Saracens team-mates at Twickenham

Tompkins set for 'surreal' Twickenham clash with Wales

England U20 World Cup winner Nick Tompkins will run out at Twickenham in the red shirt of Wales on Saturday and admits it is a surreal prospect.

Six Nations • 07 Mar 20

Maro Itoje charges down a Conor Murray kick at Twickenham.

Player ratings: Scrum of all fears for overrun Ireland

There were few positives to be gleaned from a day where Ireland's scrum was dominated, possession was turned over constantly and the usually reliable Sexton fluffed his lines.

Rugby • 23 Feb 20

Elliot Daly of England in action against Robbie Henshaw, left, and Jordan Larmour of Ireland

Six Nations recap: England 24-12 Ireland

Ireland are outclassed by England at Twickenham as their Grand Slam hopes disappear.

Rugby • 23 Feb 20