Tadhg Beirne focused on his job as family prepare for emotional day in Dublin
Tadhg Beirne insists Ireland will not rest on their laurels as he prepares to captain his country in Dublin for the first time in …
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World Rankings: All eyes on Paris as All Blacks hope for French favour
A rare defeat for South Africa against France at the Stade de France on Friday night will open the door for New Zealand to replace…
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Andy Farrell hails 'phenomenal' story in defence of team selection
Farrell has made seven personnel changes and two positional switches to the starting XV which beat Argentina 42-12 last week.
How Nations Championship is changing shape of the game - but let’s keep a fair maul contest
The competition has more ball-in-play time, more points and more tries, but the ease of scoring from close-range lineout drives ma…
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Jake White swings axe: Fiji superstar's return 1 of 9 changes for Ireland clash
Fiji have rung the changes ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Ireland, making nine alterations to the side that w…
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Jamison Gibson-Park returns as Ireland start 36-year-old Bundee Aki against Fiji
Andy Farrell has recalled Jamison Gibson-Park and Bundee Aki to his Ireland side for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fi…
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Stuart McCloskey: 'So he’s sort of the eyes for me... makes me look good'
Stuart McCloskey says he is benefitting from fellow Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw, who “does all the work that makes me look goo…
2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson watches history being made
England's 2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson was among a 2,000-strong crowd as Malta celebrated their 100th internation…
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Ireland comeback kids hit their stride as flanker who’s never been away seizes chance
Ryan Baird and Hugo Keenan both excelled on their return to Ireland duty while Nick Timoney's patience has also paid off.
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Ireland lose another No.8: Sean Jansen ruled out as injury toll adds up
Ireland's back-row resources have suffered another significant blow ahead of this weekend's Nations Championship clash with Fiji a…
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Springboks lead cut after latest World Rugby Men’s Rankings update
Both of the top teams won in the fourth round of the Nations Championship, otherwise it was a weekend dominated by the northern he…
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'Annihilate that part of your game': How Ireland beat the Springboks this November
Former Ireland internationals Ian Madigan and Darren Cave have outlined the areas they believe will decide Ireland's heavyweight s…
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Ireland 'missed a chance' as Andy Farrell counts injury cost of Argentina win
Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick as the hosts ran in six tries but head coach Farrell felt his side missed opportunities to inflict …
'We knew that we didn’t really deliver when it mattered in Eden Park'
Hat-trick hero Hugo Keenan admits Ireland still have plenty to prove despite launching their autumn campaign with a bonus-point de…
Hugo Keenan leaves Pumas panting in Ireland romp
Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick as Ireland maintained their perfect home record against Argentina by easing to a 42-12 bonus-point …
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Ireland player ratings vs Argentina | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Bitter Test rivals Ireland and Argentina met again at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Championship, a fix…
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Three World Rugby Rankings could fall as Nations Championship resumes
With all but one of the top 25 teams in action this weekend in the Nations Championship and Nations Cup, there could be multiple c…
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Andy Farrell: 'If ever a player feels comfortable, we’re failing the group'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has warned his players nobody can afford to become complacent after selecting scrum-half Craig Cas…
Sam Prendergast shakes off injury to start for Ireland
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for Ireland on Friday against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in round four of the Nations C…
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Banned fly-half back as Argentina name team with 50-cap average vs Ireland
Felipe Contempomi has named an experienced line-up with 750 caps between them, as Argentina resume their Nations Championship camp…
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Ireland camp issue update as Sam Prendergast faces race against time
Ireland have issued a positive update on Sam Prendergast as the Leinster out-half continues his race against time to prove his fit…
Joe McCarthy: ‘You want to play against the best, if you want to be the best. I can't wait.’
Argentina and Fiji await first but the Ireland lock is relishing the prospect of an impending reunion with South Africa.
Ireland dealt midfield blow ahead of Nations Championship
Ireland's latest injury update has struck a pessimistic tone over the availability of Garry Ringrose for the Nations Championship,…
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Six Ireland squad takeaways - a 'specimen' and spicy competition but Munster may be miffed
The Ireland coach summons 'specimen' James McNabney, has two No.10s in form and hot competition on the wings, but Munster may not …
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Nations Championship referees confirmed with finals weekend appointments TBC
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the inaugural November window of the 2026 Nations Championship, with…
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'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
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Andy Farrell picks two uncapped players in Ireland squad led by Dan Sheehan
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa in the Nations Champion…
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Sexton to coach Ireland XV as 2026/27 schedule revealed
Ulster's Mark Sexton has been appointed as head coach for Ireland XV's three confirmed fixtures in 2026/27.
Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
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Nations Championship: November rugby returns to RugbyPass TV
On Friday 6 November, the inaugural Nations Championship returns with three consecutive rounds of fixtures that will determine who…
World Rugby announce new crackdown on two dangerous tackles
World Rugby have moved to outlaw two dangerous tackle techniques, with changes covering the 'hip drop' and 'knee drop' set to come…
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'Rugby needs to be demystified to attract new fans and fresh investment'
The inaugural Nations Championship represents the first major opportunity to embrace private investment, but only if the game is a…
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Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
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‘The RWC countdown clock is ticking. The permutations are endlessly fascinating. England are in a critical phase.’
South Africa are in that good place again, a potential Wallabies resurgence is on the cards but England's form has been variable.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call
Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessm…
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