When Ireland attack with purpose and creativity, they are capable of reaching an intangible harmony
Jake White’s team have been training at De La Salle Palmerston FC in Dublin.
The second row is back in the starting team for Saturday’s clash with Fiji.
The Ulster player moves across the back row for Saturday’s meeting with Fiji.
The second weekend of Nations Championship Tests brings an England-Ireland points battle, Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham and an injury-hit France facing the Springboks.
The second weekend of Nations Championship Tests brings an England-Ireland points battle, Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham and an injury-hit France facing the Springboks.
Rugby star speaks openly on ‘very challenging’ period in interview with Joe Molloy on ‘Indo Sport’ podcast
Strength of Ireland selection for Fiji clash reflects desire to test squad resilience ahead of next year’s trip to Australia
There may well be little more than a cigarette paper between him and a starting place against Felipe Contepomi’s side last weekend and Rassie Erasmus’ world champions in a weeks’ time, but the fact is that he is third in line right now in a two-man second row
The 31-year-old Ulster back-rower has developed into one of the head coach’s most dependable operators having featured in all eight of Ireland’s matchday Test squads this year
From a Chelsea-loving boarder at Wesley College to the Aviva Stadium bench — how rugby found a reluctant teenager
From a Chelsea-loving boarder at Wesley College to the Aviva Stadium bench — how rugby found a reluctant teenager
Eddie Jones says Mack Hansen epitomises the trait he most admires about Andy Farrell's rejuvenated Irish rugby team
Last week, Andy Farrell was blunt in his assessment that if the tournament was happening right now, his side couldn't be contenders, but he still believes time is on their side to travel to Australia as potential winners.
Munster’s Tadhg Beirne will captain a much-changed Ireland side against Fiji on Saturday. Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis run through the team and what they need to do a week before the Boks come to town.
The Ireland head coach has made a number of changes for Saturday’s clash with Fiji.
Sam Prendergast and Ciarán Frawley have admitted that the Irish Rugby fly-halves have avoided one infamous side of the ROG-Sexton rivalry
Craig Casey is named among the replacements
Hooker Tevita Ikanivere keeps his place but new coach Jake White on Thursday handed the captain’s armband to number eight Peceli Yato
Fiji have rung the changes ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Ireland, making nine alterations to the side that were beaten 54-17 by France in Lyon.
Tadhg Beirne will once again captain Ireland this Saturday night when Andy Farrell’s side faces Fiji at the Aviva Stadium. After getting their November series off to a perfect start with a thrashing of Argentina, Farrell has made seven changes from the Pumas win to face Fiji, who lost 54-17 to France last Saturday night […]
James McNabney is set to make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday - and he has unusual pedigree in another sport
Ulster's James McNabney is poised to make his Ireland debut off the bench as head coach Andy Farrell makes seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Fiji.
Andy Farrell’s squad are back in action at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.
Irish rugby captain and Ballina native Caelan Doris has revealed the less-than-ideal situation in which he watched Mayo's All-Ireland win
Mack Hansen swaps to fullback for Nations Championship match in Dublin due to injuries
Andy Farrell has recalled Jamison Gibson-Park and Bundee Aki to his Ireland side for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji...
Argentina will be without 324 caps' worth of experience from the starting XV that faced Ireland when they take on Italy in Genoa on Saturday.
Andy Farrell’s squad are back in action at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.
Tadhg Beirne will captain Ireland in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Fiji, while Nick Timoney has won the race to start at number 8 in the absence of Sean Jansen.
6 November 2026; Ireland players, from left, Ciarán Frawley, James Ryan, Josh van der Flier, Robert Baloucoune and Jamie Osborne before the national anthem before the 2026 Nations Championship Round 4 match between Ireland and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
James Ryan insists Ireland are solely focused on Fiji, despite a crunch tie with South Africa looming next week.
Tadhg Beirne will captain a strong Ireland selection vs Fiji in the Nations Championship on Saturday, despite head coach Andy Farrell making seven changes.
Tadhg Beirne will captain a strong Ireland selection vs Fiji in the Nations Championship on Saturday, despite head coach Andy Farrell making seven changes.
Stuart McCloskey says he is benefitting from fellow Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw, who “does all the work that makes me look good”.
Stuart McCloskey says he is benefitting from fellow Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw, who “does all the work that makes me look good”.
The scrum-half enjoys working with his former half-back partner.
Andy Farrell has some big decisions to make as he prepares his Ireland rugby team for the game against Fiji.
A top local manager has said improvements must be made to football in Northern Ireland before any attempts to create an all-Ireland league, after comments by the Irish prime minister Micheál Martin.
In an interview with the Ireland Rugby Social, Joey Carbery outlines his international ambitions, recalls his Munster exit and speaks about incoming Leinster boss Noel McNamara.
Bernard Jackman chats with Murray Kinsella about all things Nations Championship as Ireland get set to welcome Fiji to the Aviva Stadium.
Joey Carbery on Ireland, France, his Leinster return, The Traitors and what's next.
For those of you who want to catch the Nations Championship action, we have all the details on where watch Ireland vs Fiji.
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Hugh Hogan on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap the big talking points from Ireland's 42-12 Nations Championship win against Argentina last week.
With Garry Ringrose ruled out with a hamstring issue, Andy Farrell handed the 13 jersey to Robbie Henshaw despite having younger players Jamie Osborne and the uncapped Jamie Benson available.
Shane Horgan believes Craig Casey's start against Argentina may have bigger implications for Andy Farrell's future Irish selections
A 72-hour TV blizzard was a test of sofa stamina as Ireland and England shone while South Africa looked ominous By Sunday night one question swamped all else. When does a diet of endless televised rugby become too much of a good thing? People are well used to three consecutive Six Nations games on “Super Saturday” but the weekend was on a whole new level. It must have ranked among the most relentless 72-hour blizzards of rugby broadcasting in the game’s history. The Breakdown, naturally, was...
Andy Farrell is preparing his side to host Fiji on Saturday night.
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty has reduced the number of clips he's showing players of the opposition set piece, instead choosing to focus more on their own game
Nick Timoney tells the BBC's Ireland Rugby Social podcast that he is relishing being a regular part of Ireland's matchday squads after having to be patient for his opportunities.
Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O’Connor and Bernard Jackman to break down Ireland’s big win over Argentina and the opening weekend of the Nations Championship.How Ireland rediscovered their mojo, what changes Andy Farrell should make for Fiji and the looming threat of the Springboks are all on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.
Just as it looked like Nick Timoney had cemented his place as Ireland's first-choice openside flanker, he may be needed elsewhere.
Jim Hamilton has named an unexpected player as the standout Ireland rugby player right now after the win over Argentina.
Jonny Holland says the most pleasing aspect of Ireland's domiannt win over Argentina last week was delivering on pre-match promises.
After the Ireland rugby team demolished Argentina on Friday night, here's our team to play Fiji on Saturday
Dan Sheehan has also been ruled out of the clash with Fiji
Sean Jansen is ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign with a knee injury, further depleting head coach Andy Farrell's options at number eight.
Mack Hansen has revealed a harsh Johnny Sexton habit in Ireland training that he feels is exactly what the team needs.
Andy Farrell's side impressed under Friday night lights against the Pumas.
The hosts started as they mean to go on.
The Ireland boss will name his side on Thursday.
Ireland had impressive performances all over field but back three of Hugo Keenan, Robert Baloucoune and Mack Hansen stole the show
As Ireland prepare to embark on the northern hemisphere portion of the inaugural Nations Championship, here are all the permutations
Bernard Jackman praises Ireland's impressive win and explains why Andy Farrell's bold selection decisions could signal a return to form.
Shane Lowry reveals how Johnny Sexton's phone call helped him after his Cognizant collapse, recalling Ireland's 2013 All Blacks heartbreak.
Former rugby star Simon Zebo on his grand marriage proposal in Paris, his struggles with being the only ‘brown kid’ in class growing up, fatherhood and success playing for Ireland and Munster
Ireland's November test window is off to a flying start, following Ireland's 30–point demolition of an off-colour Argentinian side on Friday night.
Andy Farrell demands new standards and the need to be ruthless after improved display with Boks looming large
Fiji are up next at Aviva Stadium next Saturday night but it is the return of the back-to-back world champion Springboks seven days after that will provide the proper litmus test of Ireland’s World Cup credentials.
Hat-trick hero Hugo Keenan revealed that the Ireland coaching team took drastic action to address the poor summer performances
Andy Farrell made a telling remark about the brilliance of Ryan Baird after his immense return to Ireland action against Argentina
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look back on a productive night for Andy Farrell's Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
The Ireland head coach gave rare starts in such a big game to the likes of Craig Casey, Nick Timoney and Sean Jansen
Full-back highlights his qualities once again with an impressive display at the Aviva Stadium
With just over 10 minutes played at Aviva Stadium last night, there was a fear that Ireland's sluggish summer form would stretch into the winter.
From bullets whizzing past hotel windows in Buenos Aires to a five-star detention beside Copacabana, Johnny Moloney looks back on the most surreal trip in Irish rugby history
It was not an evening to get giddy about, but that’s not to dismiss it in its entirety. Ireland needed a strong kick out of the blocks here and they got it
Ireland cruised to a landslide 42-12 win over Argentina in Dublin, in an impressive display of attacking rugby from Andy Farrell's men. Here's how we rated them.
Full-back Hugo Keenan scores a hat-trick as Ireland beat Argentina 42-12 in the Nations Championship in Dublin.
Hat-trick hero Hugo Keenan believes Ireland are "back in the right direction" after a resounding home 42-12 success over Argentina in round four of the Nations Championship.
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