Ireland

Preview - Ireland Under 20 v Wales Under Under 20

The Six Nations Under-20s continues this Friday as Wales host Ireland to kick off a thrilling triple-header of rugby at Cardiff Arms Park.Wales got off to a winning start with a victory over Italy (25-8)...

Preview - England Under 20 v Scotland Under 20

The action comes thick and fast in the Six Nations Under-20s and a great rivalry resumes on Friday afternoon when England and Scotland do battle in a mouth-watering contest.England are riding a wave of...

Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash

Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm.   The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...

Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan

Warren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday.     Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...

6 Nations U20s Highlights: Scotland v Ireland

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions

Kotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...

Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa

Leinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise.   Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...

Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions

12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...

Franco Mostert wary of Lions' second-row

Industrious Springbok lock Franco Mostert is under no illusions as to the task which faces the South African second-row when they come up against the British & Irish Lions next month.     “Guys...

Ireland To Take On USA In Las Vegas

Ireland will take on the US Eagles at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday 30th October 2021.   The fixture is in addition to Ireland’s regular November Series of Test matches at...