Joe Schmidt on whether Wallabies are now ready for B&I Lions
Former Ireland head coach Schmidt looked set to enjoy a memorable return to the Aviva Stadium before Gus McCarthy’s late try sna…
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30 Nov 2024, 13:51
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Ireland settle autumn nerves with commanding win over Fiji
Gus McCarthy claimed a debut try and Mack Hansen touched down twice as Ireland set aside their unconvincing start to the autumn to…
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23 Nov 2024, 11:39
Ciaran Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name mini-Bomb Squad bench
Leinster have selected Ciaran Frawley at fly-half and loaded their bench with senior internationals for Saturday’s United Rugby …
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2025, 7:11
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Harlequins | 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: After a slow start, Leinster simply blew Harlequins away at Croke Park, recording a frankly embarrassing …
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2025, 11:00
RG Snyman gets rare European start as Leinster name 23 for Harlequins
Leinster have named their team to face Harlequins in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash at Croke Park, with Spr…
Ian Cameron
04 Apr 2025, 8:04
Opinion
Andy Farrell is draining Ireland’s resources to benefit the Lions
Coaching the Lions is the ultimate honour, but Ireland's recent form has made them a victim of their own success
Pat McCarry
26 Mar 2025, 10:06
Opinion
Brendan Fanning: 'The problem with the good times in this country is we expect them to roll on forever.'
Ireland won a Triple Crown and won four out of five games but players and fans alike were left disappointed as standards dropped
Brendan Fanning
18 Mar 2025, 8:10
Dan Sheehan stars as Ireland sign off with slim success over Italy
Simon Easterby’s side stuttered to victory in Rome before their hopes of a third consecutive Six Nations title ended.
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15 Mar 2025, 15:14
Ireland survive wild match in Rome to bag bonus point win over Italy
Ireland required a resounding win to put pressure on their title rivals.
PA
15 Mar 2025, 12:02
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Italy | 2025 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Ireland made it hard on themselves, securing a narrow 22-17 win over Italy in Rome that ended their Guinne…
Ian Cameron
15 Mar 2025, 11:21
Opinion
Was Dublin drubbing the end of an era or a bump in the road for Ireland?
Has an ageing squad been exposed by Les Bleus, or was Saturday's French thrashing merely a blip for the venerated green machine?
Pat McCarry
13 Mar 2025, 14:21
Six changes for Ireland, including the return of Jack Crowley
The Irish had their hopes of an unprecedented hat-trick of Guinness Six Nations titles jolted by the 27-42 loss that sent them tum…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2025, 6:07
Three Ireland stars available again as two more face fitness race
Ireland have confirmed that Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen are set to return for their final match of the Guinness …
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 10:54
Ireland change four for France, beef up their bench to a 6-2 split
The defending champions came away from Cardiff with a hard-fought 27-18 success that has them leading the way at the top of the ta…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2025, 6:09
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Ireland player ratings vs Wales | 2025 Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Unbackable favourites Ireland were well and truly humbled, even if they ultimately did scrape and scrap to…
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2025, 10:15
Ireland ring changes for Six Nations clash with Wales
Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has rung the changes as he named his team to face Wales in Round 3 of the Guinness Men's Six Nat…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2025, 3:21
