'Forget the quarter-final hoodoo - Ireland's victories and history are what really counts'
Ireland have never made a World Cup semi-final, but to suggest they are not one of the most accomplished sides of the 21st century…
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‘I’m not a big centre’: Len Ikitau’s take on Ireland’s midfield
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau isn’t shying away from the challenge that awaits against Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
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Ireland boosted by returning Lion to offer options in threadbare area
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Stuart McCloskey are on track to feature in Saturday’s showdown with Australia after taking part in…
'Wins over Lions and Boks feel a lifetime ago for Australia after capitulation to Italy'
Inviting teams back into games in the way Australia have is a recipe for disaster as they prepare to tackle Ireland and France.
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Wallabies great’s bold tip before ‘interesting’ Ireland clash
Wallabies great James Slipper has forecast a shock Quilter Nations Series upset ahead of this weekend’s Tests.
Jamie Osborne out, 2 other Irish Lions stars fighting to prove fitness
Ireland’s Jamie Osborne has been ruled out of Saturday’s Autumn international against Australia in Dublin after sustaining a s…
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'Why should we be worried about Ireland now?'
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has dismissed Ireland's chances of beating South Africa later this month, describing t…
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Andy Farrell confronts Ireland decline chat with brutal honesty
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is braced for a “hell of a Test match” ahead of another showdown with Joe Schmidt’s Australi…
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Tony Johnson: 'Most significant performance of McKenzie's career'
Current Sky Sports commentator Tony Johnson, who called the game on Sunday morning, was full of praise for the 72-Test veteran, wh…
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Updated world rankings show big divide ahead of Rugby World Cup draw
It will now take something special from the sides outside of the top six in the rankings to break into Band 1 for the Rugby World …
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International
Opinion
Ireland XV player ratings vs Spain | Leganés 2025
A slick and ruthless Ireland XV put Spain to the sword in Leganés, leading 42-10 at half-time before wrapping things up 61-24 off…
'I was very close to going abroad' - Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell was determined to seize the opportunity of a long-awaited Ireland debut after almost closing the door on a potential i…
‘Look, of course I’m bothered but I’m not worried about it’
Andy Farrell says he is “bothered but not worried” about Ireland’s continued struggles at the lineout, insisting his side wi…
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'It doesn’t look good, poor lad' - Injury mars Ireland win over Japan
Ireland’s 41-10 win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium came at a cost, with head coach Andy Farrell confirming that full-back Jamie…
Misfiring Ireland eventually pile points on Eddie Jones' Japan
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dubli…
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International
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Japan player ratings: Eddie Jones’ Japan produced their most competitive display since his return as head coach, making Ireland …
International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland player ratings: In a game that felt very much like the disjointed Ireland of yesteryear, Andy Farrell's men endured a stru…
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Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
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Caelan Doris: 'It was an unfamiliar feeling... I knew something wasn’t right'
The 27-year-old will make his first start in six months in Saturday’s clash with Japan.
10 full internationals named in Ireland XV to face Spain
Coach Cullie Tucker has named an Ireland XV stacked with senior experience for Saturday’s clash against Spain in Leganés - whic…
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International
Exclusive
Where to watch Ireland XV, November Tests and Rugby World Cup repechages
With a big weekend of rugby ahead, there is a smorgasboard of live action to dive into on RugbyPass TV, in a crucial few weeks for…
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Eddie Jones: 'I’ve been reading it’s a crisis in Irish rugby'
Japan boss Eddie Jones backed Andy Farrell to revive Ireland’s fortunes as he put the “crisis in Irish rugby” in perspective…
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'He got split. I think he had six stitches. So, not a great start to the week'
Munster captain Beirne was in danger of sitting out the remainder of his country’s autumn fixtures through suspension.
What needs to happen for Springboks to stay No.1 in world rankings
With four match weekends remaining before the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 takes place on 3 December, time is running out for tea…
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'He’s a lot stronger than you think' - Ireland rookie's contact sessions catch eye
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the fight and resilience of Tom Farrell as he described the 32-year-old’s imminent Test debut a…
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Andy Farrell makes 9 changes to Ireland for Eddie Jones' Japan
Head coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to the Ireland team that will face Japan in their first home game of Quilter Nations…
The England legend Joe Heyes was 'infatuated with'
The Leicester prop might have turned his back on England had his Irish mum succeeded in persuading him to choose green over white.
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O'Connell's Ireland continue to grapple with 'perplexing' lineout woes
Against the All Blacks, the set-piece malfunctioned and what was an area of accuracy and composure has become muddled and unsure
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Sexton hoping for response as bleak reality from All Blacks loss kicks in
Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton is confident the squad will show “something a bit different” when they head into their h…
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The All Blacks were clearly the better team in Chicago with a proper bench
Better still, there was impact off the bench. Wallace Sititi, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Tamaiti Williams all impressed, while J…
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Tadhg Beirne's red card rescinded after disciplinary hearing
Tadhg Beirne will be free to play in Ireland's Quilter Nations Series clash with Japan this weekend after an independent disciplin…
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Inside World Rugby's six-year runway to America's first Rugby World Cup
Rugby fans in the United States are in for a busy five years ahead of Rugby World Cup 2031, as World Rugby and some of its largest…
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Look up! Australia have to be better in the air to defuse bombs heading their way
A weakness at dealing with high balls is just one of the issues facing the Wallabies for the rest of their European tour.
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'It was a sucker punch': The blow that swung THAT Ireland-All Blacks clash
The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland will go down as one of the most heart-breaking, epic games …
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'We need to have 40 players ready to go': Ireland prepare to wield the axe
Ireland will attempt to bounce back from last week's defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday when Japan visit the Aviva Stadium in Du…
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Ireland's standout player against All Blacks 'a doubt' for Japan
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey is an injury doubt for Saturday’s Quilter Nations Series opener against Japan at the Aviva Stadi…
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