Ireland

Watch: An emotion Jonathan Sexton after his 100th appearance for Ireland

Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series

A feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend.    Italy vs All...

On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks

Five years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...

Ireland team to face Japan

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has named his team to take on Japan in Dublin on the weekend.    The game brings with it two significant milestones as flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton runs out for...

All Blacks team named to play Italy

The All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour.  The...

Fans to decide 2021 World Players of the Year

Rugby fans around the world will select the winners in six categories of the World Rugby Awards in 2021.     The World Rugby Awards return in a digital-first format in 2021 after a special...

The Blues welcome Joe Schmidt and Craig McGrath

There is big news in Auckland with the recent announcement that former Blues personnel Craig McGrath and Joe Schmidt have re-joined the franchise.     McGrath will be taking...

Mack Hansen links up with Ireland squad as Henshaw continues rehab

Connacht winger Mack Hansen will train with the Ireland squad this week as the group focuses in on Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm).     Robbie...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included

Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium.   Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...