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Ireland Men Miss Out On Rio But Show Promise For Future

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Men's Sevens team suffered two five-point defeats to highly-experienced Spain and Canada, as their bid to qualify for the Olympics came to an end on day two of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage...

Ireland U-20 Team Announced For Semi-Final

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) has been named to face Argentina in the World Rugby U-20 Championship semi-final at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on Monday (kick-off 5.30pm).

In Pics: South Africa 32 Ireland 26

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It is one-all in the Test series after another absorbing encounter between South Africa and Ireland. Check out some of the best photos from last Saturday's second Test in Johannesburg.

Irish Rugby TV: We'll Work On The Positives - Tadhg Furlong

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Prop Tadhg Furlong, who made his first international start for Ireland, reflects on the 32-26 defeat to the Springboks. He is focusing on the positives ahead of next Saturday's series decider in Port Elizabeth.

Tour Diary - Match Day In Johannesburg

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

So close and yet...we look back at a day that saw a stirring Springbok fightback deny Ireland a second successive test match win on South African soil.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Post-Match Press Conference

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best reflect on Ireland's disappointment after losing the second Test to a stirring fightback by the Springboks.

Irish Rugby TV: Stuart Olding Reflects On The Second Test

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland centre Stuart Olding reflects on the late 32-26 loss to South Africa. He says that the bond within the squad will help them bounce back for the series decider in Port Elizabeth next Saturday.

Ireland Men Build Impressive Momentum In Monaco

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Men's team negotiated the 'group of death' at the World Rugby Olympic Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco, finishing top of the table thanks to wins over Zimbabwe, top seeds Samoa and Tonga.

IRFU Live Blog: South Africa v Ireland

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Join us for live text commentary of Ireland's second Test match against South Africa at Emirates Airline Park today (kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time), as they look to win the series ahead of next...

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run Press Conference

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Rory Best talks to the press on the eve of the second match of the series against Springboks. Kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg is at 5pm local time/4pm Irish time.