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Ireland U-19 Men Use Fast Start To Win Series Opener Against France

A strong spring campaign for Irish Rugby’s age-grade pathways continued when the Ireland Under-19 Men (sponsored by PwC) stole a march on their French counterpa

'Time to hang up the boots' - Munster prop Ryan to retire

Munster prop John Ryan has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season, after a 16-year professional career.

Bemand Names Ireland Team For Guinness Women’s Six Nations Opener In London

Head Coach Scott Bemand has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s opening Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash against England at Al

John Ryan To Retire At End Of Season

Munster and Ireland prop John Ryan has today confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season after a brilliant 15-year career in professional rugby. To d

John Ryan To Retire At The End Of The Season

John Ryan has today confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season after a brilliant 16-year career in professional rugby. To date, Ryan has played 256

Munster Rugby9 Apr

W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know

It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Rogue Name Among Five Ireland Stars In L'Equipe's Best Ever Champions Cup XV

There was one fairly rogue selection among the five Ireland stars chosen by French outlet L'Equipe in their greatest ever Champions Cup XV.

Balls.ie9 Apr

Ireland will be 'energised' by Twickenham experience

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes his side will be "energised" by the occasion of Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener in front of a record cro

Murphy and Stewart back in for Ulster's La Rochelle clash

Ulster have made just two changes for tomorrow's Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle with Jack Murphy and Tom Stewart coming into the starting XV.

Ronan O'Gara Had Major Praise For Ireland Prospect Amid Breakout Season

Ronan O'Gara had some major praise for 21-year old Ireland out-half prospect Jack Murphy amid his breakout season at Ulster.

Balls.ie9 Apr

King back as Ireland captain with two in line for debuts

Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women'

Lane: We’re Just Focusing On Getting Our Performance Out There

Emily Lane says the synergy and connections within the Ireland squad are stronger than ever as they gear up to face England in Saturday’s Guinness Women’s Six N

Champions Cup: Leinster v Sale - All you need to know

We'll find out the final four in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup after this weekend with three Irish provinces in action.

‘You Go Absolutely All-Out Attack For This’ – McCleery On Boyne’s Bid For #EnergiaAIL Promotion

There is something deeply powerful about a club finding its way back to where it feels it belongs. Not through shortcuts or sudden breakthroughs, but through ye

The Occasion Itself Will Be Really Big – Denis Fogarty On Facing England At Allianz Stadium

Ireland will face England in Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon in front of over 75,000 fans in a match that promises to be an incredible kick off to the Gui

Essential Energy Holding Partners With Munster Rugby

Essential Energy Holding has announced a new four-year partnership with Munster Rugby, supporting the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a lower-carbon

Munster Rugby8 Apr

Fogarty: 'We want to turn one of these teams over'

Ireland assistant Denis Fogarty believes his side are capable of causing an upset against one of the Guinness Women's Six Nations' 'big two' this year.

Ulster move to sign out-half Benson from Harlequins

Ulster have announced the signing of Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Harlequins on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

Leinster on right track despite 'bizarre' win - Jackman

Despite the "bizarre" manner of their win over Edinburgh, the Leinster camp believe they are making good progress as they knuckle down to the business end of th

Leinster's loose attack, Munster malaise and W6N preview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Hannah O'Connor as we recap the big talking points from the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cups, while a

MU Barnhall And UCD To Face Off In Fraser McMullen Cup Final

The rivalry between MU Barnhall and UCD will take on an extra edge this Saturday when the teams contest the Fraser McMullen Cup final at Wanderers FC’s Merrion

Irish Rugby (IRFU)8 Apr

Lawes 'officially un-retiring' from England action

Former England captain Courtney Lawes has made himself available for an international comeback after agreeing to join Gallagher Prem club Sale.

De Lutiis to chase Wallabies dream after Ireland links

Promising young prop Massimo De Lutiis has spurned overtures from Ireland and signed up to stay in Australia until the end of the 2029 season, his Super Rugby t

Leinster staying coy on Porter injury ahead of Sale

Andrew Porter remains a doubt for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Saturday.

RTÉ Sport7 Apr

Ulster pair's injury doubts, Connacht's Ioane ruled out

Ulster have injury doubts over Ireland international pair Nathan Doak and Rob Herring ahead of Friday's EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle, wh

RTÉ Sport7 Apr

Biggar Feels Sam Prendergast Should Make Radical Leinster Move To Rediscover Form

Dan Biggar has suggested that Sam Prendergast should make a radical Leinster move in an effort to rediscover his form for club and country.

Balls.ie7 Apr