Ireland

Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears from Connacht

Irish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign.       The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for...

2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced

The 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland.   The...

Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue for Scarlets In Cork

The Munster squad resumed preparations at the HPC on Monday ahead of Friday night’s URC round 15 clash against Scarlets at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).   There were seven Munster players in international...

27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session

Andy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...

Leo Cullen agrees contract extension with Leinster

The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen.   Cullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster as a player, as well as 32 caps for Ireland, has...

Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory

France got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...

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England must 'accelerate' as Borthwick seeks extra gear for France and Ireland battles

England boss Steve Borthwick has told his players they must "accelerate" their progress after a 20-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff. In Borthwick's third game as head coach, his team followed up victory...

Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'

Andy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...