Ireland

Paul O'Connell On Ireland's Line-Out

Paul O'Connell Briefing pre Scotland Six Nations

Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate

Former British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty.   The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...

O'Connell very wary of Scotland

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has his hackles up as Round 4 of the Six Nations looms, in which the Irish will square up to the Scots at Murrayfield.   Scotland have evolved into a...

Keith Earls Signs Contract Extension

Ireland and Munster wing Keith Earls has signed a one year extension to his IRFU contract keeping him at Munster until 2022.   Earls made his Ireland debut against Canada in 2008. He has won 91...

Jacob Stockdale Returns to Ireland Squad Ahead of Scotland Clash

The Ireland squad reassembles today as they continue preparation for Round 4 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this coming Sunday.       Ulster’s Jacob...

Lions management takes Australian offer off the table

Australia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board.   The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...

B&I Lions Turn Down Australia's Offer To Host Tour

The British and Irish Lions board has turned down an offer from Australia to stage their tour of South Africa this year which is under threat because of the Covid-19 crisis, British media reported.   The...

Internationals feature for Ulster & Leinster in crunch PRO 14 clash

Leinster will have one foot in the final if they can come out on top in this crunch clash.   The leaders remained firmly in control of Conference A last weekend as they secured a 40-21 bonus-point...

Healy signs IRFU Contract Extension

Ireland and Leinster loosehead prop Cian Healy has signed a 1-year extension to his IRFU contract up to the end of the 2021/22 season.   Healy is Ireland’s most capped prop forward having...