Ultan Dillane on Munster’s radar as Ireland international prepares to leave La Rochelle
Ultan Dillane won the Champions Cup with La Rochelle in 2023. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Ultan Dillane has emerged…
Ireland v South Africa predictions: Who will win the arm wrestle at the Aviva Stadium?
Our rugby experts give their verdict on the season finale against the world champions Rassie Erasmus and Andy…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Ireland look like faded force but may seek solution from within
Andy Farrell will avoid squad overhaul and trust his current troops to kickstart a stuttering season Andy Farrell…
Defence coach Hugh Hogan’s exit stuns Ireland women’s team
Ireland defence coach Hugh Hogan before the Women’s Six Nations clash against France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Andy Farrell facing difficult conversations with Ireland stars as Lions selection day looms
Jack Conan of Ireland, centre, and team-mates after the Six Nations Rugby Championship win over Italy at the…
Gregor Townsend: We will have to be at our best to ‘break the cycle’ of Ireland defeats
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is targeting a win over Ireland on Sunday Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has…
Jordie Barrett heaps high praise on young Leinster duo: ‘Leinster and Ireland are in great hands for a number of years’
The versatile All Black has been impressed with the pair of young Leinster backs who have become his…
Who will get Ireland’s call??Our writers pick their Six Nations squads
Our experts pick the panels they would like to see Simon Easterby choose when he reveals his hand…
Ireland rugby’s best 24 for 2024 – Irreplaceable Andrew Porter is still top of the props
Rúaidhrà O’Connor ranks the outstanding performers after what proved to be another highly successful year for Irish rugby…
The game-plan: Ireland need to keep calm if they are to wrest control against dangerous Fiji outfit
Conditions could make life difficult for both sides, and Andy Farrell will want to see serious Irish improvements…
Andy Farrell determined to leave Ireland in a strong position ahead of his Lions sabbatical
However, he does not believe the sabbatical has played a part in the team’s performances this month, with…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: To beat Argentina, Ireland must command the air and control the ground
Caelan Doris wins possession at a lineout during the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and New Zealand.…