Ireland

Wallaroos squad named for 2019 campaign

The Wallaroos have named their first extended squad of 2019 with 16 uncapped players to potentially make their debuts for Australia this season.      Australia will face Japan in a two-Test...

Daly, Fitzgerald & Lloyd the latest to sign contracts with Connacht

Connacht Rugby have announced that Tom Daly, Stephen Fitzgerald and Angus Lloyd have all signed contracts with the province ahead of 2019/20 season.     The trio had all featured for...

Connacht sign 3 of their academy players on professional contracts

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that three players from the Connacht Academy have signed their first professional contracts. Matthew Burke, Conor Fitzgerald and Conor Kenny have signed contracts...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland secure qualification to world series

Fiji take fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong

Fiji created history by securing a fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong with a 21-7 victory over France in the Cup final at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, while USA claimed third place to maintain...

Ireland secure place on World Rugby Sevens Series 2020

Ireland have secured a place as a core team on the World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 after beating hosts Hong Kong in the final of the men’s annual world series qualifier.      After...

"He definitely got targeted against Scotland" - O'Driscoll is concerned about Sextons tendency to put his body on the line.

Brian O'Driscoll knows Ireland need Johnny Sexton to be fit and firing if they are to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.       Ireland need a fully fit Johnny Sexton if...

Norton sets new try scoring record at Hong Kong Sevens

The top five teams in the Series standings – USA, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa and England - all claimed victories in their first group phase games on the opening day in front of another huge...

Watch: Maro Itoje builds his perfect player

Speaking on BT Sports rugby show 'Rugby Tonight' Saracens and England forward Maro Itoje was asked to build his perfect player taking the strongest attributes from players he has played with.     For...

Darren Cave to retire at the end of the season

Ulster centre Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, following 13 seasons at the Province.     In an open letter, Darren, who...