Picking provincial teams should be based on merit rather than reputation – The Irish Times
Being told you are dropped is an uncomfortable experience. For some players, ego gets in the way and…
Kind draw gives Ireland a glimpse of route through tournament – The Irish Times
If Ireland’s history at the Rugby World Cup has taught us anything it is surely not to be…
Who Ireland might wish to avoid in the Rugby World Cup pool draw – The Irish Times
Having barely drawn breath after the Autumn Nations Series, which Wales and South Africa dragged on for another…
South Africa ‘up a level’ across all areas of the game, says Garry Ringrose – The Irish Times
On a personal level, Garry Ringrose has always been understated. But when Springbok outhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ghosted across…
Hugo Keenan says he has been battling hip injury for almost 18 months – The Irish Times
Turns out Hugo Keenan has been injured for a while. Close to 18 months in fact, before he…
When is it, what will it decide, and who might Ireland face? – The Irish Times
What’s happening? The draw to determine who Ireland will meet in the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby…
Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash – The Irish Times
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton had to think back to a match played against Scotland in March 2023…
Ireland’s 50% win rate at Autumn Nations is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be – The Irish Times
Monday’s world rankings told Ireland what they already knew: that two wins from four matches in the Autumn…
Ireland v South Africa was a poisonous match, but don’t blame the referee – The Irish Times
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift took place in KwaZulu-Natal, during the Anglo-Zulu War, in 1879 . The Irish…
South African media reacts to Springboks’ win over Ireland – The Irish Times
Pride may have been the word of the evening in Andy Farrell’s post-match press conference following Ireland’s 24-13…
James Ryan’s red card costs team – The Irish Times
15 Mack Hansen A superb effort in adversity, some excellent reads in defence, competitive in the air in…
Not much at stake but everything to prove in defining clash – The Irish Times
Autumn Nations Series: Ireland v South Africa, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, 5.40pm – Live on RTÉ 2 & TNT…