Dan Sheehan: 'I was sort of more just disappointed for Caelan at the time'
Dan Sheehan admitted getting the call to captain Ireland in their upcoming Nations Championship series “didn’t faze” him.
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Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts
Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…
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What Wallabies captain Harry Wilson makes of Ireland’s backrow trio
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has highlighted the importance of winning collisions at attacking breakdowns before facing Ireland.
The qualities that have primed Carter Gordon for another start on home soil
Carter Gordon will partner ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan in a new-look halves pairing when the Wallabies take on Ireland.
Andy Farrell defends selection of Ireland’s Sam Prendergast against Australia
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Sam Prendergast’s selection for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against Australia has b…
Joe Schmidt explains new starting Wallabies halves call for Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has gone with a new starting halves combination for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener again…
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Andy Farrell backs Prendergast brothers in team to play Wallabies
Andy Farrell has named his side for Ireland's inaugural Nations Championship Test, with both Prendergast brothers starting in Sydn…
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Why Joe Schmidt believes Lachlan Shaw is ready for Wallabies debut
Lachlan Shaw is in line to become Wallaby number 996 after being named on the bench ahead of this weekend’s clash with Ireland.
Jock Campbell earns long-awaited Wallabies return in team to face Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a selection shock ahead of the team’s opening Test of the Nations Championship in Sydney.
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Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
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Nations Championship
Analysis
Why the Wallabies-Ireland rematch won't look anything like last time
Unfortunately for the Wallabies, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is not a coach to be fooled by something twice; his side will be watch…
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Jeremy Williams delivers confident Wallabies message before Ireland Test
The Wallabies are eighth on the world rankings and haven’t beaten Ireland in more than 2,940 days, but the Aussies are full of b…
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Friendly fire leaves Wallabies lock bruised after training incident
The desperation was evident at training on Tuesday when Williams fell victim to some friendly fire from abrasive back-rower and du…
Nations Championship
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Experienced Ireland players sent warning by staff over next generation
Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby feels the players must be ready to face an Australia side looking to “lay down a bit of a…
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‘Big climb for any team’: Tom Wright on the Wallabies’ Ireland challenge
It’s been a fair while since the Wallabies last tasted victory in this matchup, with the Irish winning the last five meetings in…
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Wallabies scrum-half pinpoints what makes Jamison Gibson-Park world-class
ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan described British and Irish Lions star Jamison Gibson-Park as possibly “the best halfback in …
Max Jorgensen: 'When we're at our best, not many teams can beat us'
"You want to keep competing every week to keep your spot, because at the end of day no one owns the jersey."
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A Joe Schmidt non-negotiable and 'friends for life': Angus Bell on Ireland opener
Returning prop Angus Bell is relishing the chance to lock horns with his former Ulster teammates as the Wallabies open their 2026 …
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The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season
The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business
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Nations Championship
Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
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Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship
Ireland’s preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series have suffered a significant double blow with the c…
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
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Opportunity knocks as Andy Farrell ushers in a next-gen Ireland
Andy Farrell's squad raised eyebrows and it's a clutch of players from Connacht and Ulster who have most to gain chasing Leinster …
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Andy Farrell names three uncapped players in 36-man Ireland squad
Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen have been named in Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad for their Nati…
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International
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
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Andy Farrell sticks around as uncertainty swirls around Irish rugby
The departure of James Lowe signifies a change of tack from within Irish rugby as developing academy starlets is preferred
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Ireland or New Zealand? Who is really South Africa’s greatest rugby rival?
The testy triangle between the Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland will be alive and well for some time to come.
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Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne dies aged 66
Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has died at the age of 66, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.
Andy Farrell signs 2031 contract extension with IRFU
Andy Farrell will remain Ireland head coach through to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup after signing a long-term extension wit…
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Ex-Ireland captain and Lions back row Fergus Slattery has passed away
Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77, Blackrock College has announced.
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World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
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Jordie Barrett leaves door open for Leinster return to chase Champions Cup glory
All Black midfielder Jordie Barrett has left the door open for a potential return to Leinster to chase a European title after watc…
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'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
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'Different animal': Ex-All Black on the northern hemisphere's World Cup hopes
Labelling it a "different beast", Brad Thorn has warned northern hemisphere nations lead-up form counts for little ahead of next y…
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Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
