Ireland

Spain lose appeal against disqualification from 2023 Rugby World Cup

Spain's appeal over their disqualification from the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been dismissed, with Romania taking their place in next year's tournament.     Los Leones booked a place in the...

Iain Henderson ruled out of NZ tour

Ireland have suffered a blow to their pack with the news that second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand.    A training-ground knee injury sustained on Saturday...

Bundee Aki And Andy Farrell | Pre-Match Press Conference

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell and Bundee Aki, who will captain Ireland against the Māori All Blacks, spoke to media on Tuesday ahead of the Summer Tour opener in Hamilton.  

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Hamilton

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the opening fixture of the Summer Tour of New Zealand.     Bundee...

Sam Whitelock Interview (Auckland)

Maori All Blacks: Brad Weber & Clayton McMillan (Hamilton)

Ireland Squad Update: Niall Scannell added to the squad to provide additional cover

The Ireland squad continue preparations at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland ahead of the opening Tour fixture against the Māori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday (Kick-off 8.05am Irish time, live...

All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update

All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home.     Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...

10 debutants named in Maori All Blacks team to face Ireland

  Māori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a blend of experience and rising young talent with the selection of 10 debuting Māori All Blacks.       The Māori...

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...