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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13 Nov 2026, 6:44
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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…
Jon Newcombe
13 Nov 2026, 3:06
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.
PA
13 Nov 2026, 1:54
Analysis
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…
Nick Bishop
12 Nov 2026, 11:04
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…
Ian Cameron
12 Nov 2026, 9:04
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…
Ian Cameron
12 Nov 2026, 6:15
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…
PA
12 Nov 2026, 1:28
Why Rob Baxter is waiting to unleash new All Blacks recruit
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says there is no rush to get All Blacks centre Dallas McLeod into a Chiefs shirt and that he will miss Frid…
Neil Fissler
11 Nov 2026, 7:04
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…
Jon Newcombe
10 Nov 2026, 6:56
Bristol coach Jordan Crane makes case for keeping key pathway alive
Bristol Bears defence coach Jordan Crane hopes there will always be a place for a cup competition for Gallagher PREM sides, as he …
Neil Fissler
10 Nov 2026, 5:34
Analysis
Gallagher PREM teams ranked in comparative form table after 5 rounds
Hit hard by injuries, particularly in the back three, and with new recruits still bedding in, Exeter are well off the pace compare…
Jon Newcombe
10 Nov 2026, 3:26
Interview
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.
Pat McCarry
09 Nov 2026, 7:56
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…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2026, 3:31
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…
Jon Newcombe
09 Nov 2026, 0:00
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Fissler Confidential: Major deal tabled for All Blacks star
Bayonne have offered a deal to All Blacks back-rower and Chiefs skipper Luke Jacobson to move to the Top 14 when his deal runs out…
Neil Fissler
08 Nov 2026, 3:56
'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…
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2026, 2:03
