Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Latest

All time
out of 10
How did you rate Ireland in their win over Scotland?
Updated 19 Mar 2022
45.7k
20
Super Mac
'I just thought I’m going to give it everything I've got, and play my style of footie'
19 Mar 2022
9.0k
5
Progress
Farrell hopes the best is yet to come as Ireland close in on Triple Crown
18 Mar 2022
4.2k
1
connacht connection
Bundee Aki on how 'fast learner' Mack Hansen has made his mark in Ireland camp
18 Mar 2022
7.2k
3
Keeping The Faith
'I don’t think there’s any part of Faz that will be like – ‘Don’t throw those passes’'
15 Mar 2022
9.0k
5
Underdogs
'They’ve no championship to play for, but that’s when they can be at their most dangerous'
15 Mar 2022
4.5k
5
heading west
David Hawkshaw latest Leinster player to make the move to Connacht
15 Mar 2022
14.1k
24
hometown boy
'When I weighed up the options, I just loved being at Leinster'
12 Mar 2022
17.6k
10
Boy Wonder
The making of Marcus Smith, featuring a former Ireland flanker
12 Mar 2022
9.5k
0
top of the table
In-form Ireland U20s braced for physical England challenge
12 Mar 2022
6.3k
1
wingman
'It took me a while to get my foot in the door, and I understand that I won’t be here forever'
12 Mar 2022
7.6k
4
Legend
'I was a little bit star-struck, thinking, 'Jeez, I don't know what to say to this lad''
Updated 11 Mar 2022
32.7k
2
Hey Jude
Rising Ulster star Jude Postlethwaite out to impress with Ireland U20s
11 Mar 2022
8.5k
6
Away Days
Andy Farrell calls on Ireland to take 'the next step' at Twickenham
11 Mar 2022
2.4k
1
learning his trade
Mark Sexton making the most of latest step on coaching journey
10 Mar 2022
28.4k
3
Signed Up
Connacht captain Jarrad Butler signs two-year contract extension
9 Mar 2022
4.3k
1
Pen to Paper
Jamie Osborne one of four players to sign first senior contract with Leinster
8 Mar 2022
9.3k
2
London Calling
'There's more in us' - Keenan says Ireland can hit another gear against England
Updated 8 Mar 2022
2.9k
0
the last dance
'I want to go out at the top' - Sexton confirms he will retire after 2023 Rugby World Cup
Updated 8 Mar 2022
16.2k
12
Moving On
'He's had an amazing impact' - Leinster prepare for next chapter as Dawson era nears end
8 Mar 2022
3.8k
0
Setback
Andrew Porter to miss key Champions Cup fixtures following ankle surgery
7 Mar 2022
6.4k
5
Adjustment
'I was honest with myself, and I was letting it get at me' - Healy
5 Mar 2022
13.0k
1
Paulie
'One of the big things I’ve noticed about Irish players, they’re so conscientious about getting better'
4 Mar 2022
9.8k
3
back at it
Carty and Heffernan return for Connacht's URC meeting with Edinburgh
3 Mar 2022
3.2k
2
Aiming high
'I want to be one of the top performers at Leinster' - Jimmy O'Brien
3 Mar 2022
5.1k
6
fitting in
'It's almost seamless coming from the Academy into the senior squad, because we're all together'
3 Mar 2022
8.5k
2
Pen to Paper
Leinster confirm new contracts for Ross Byrne, Max Deegan and Will Connors
Updated 2 Mar 2022
11.3k
19
ready for impact
'You know what’s coming, but it’s another thing trying to deal with it' - Munster gear up for South African return
2 Mar 2022
6.4k
4
Hot Seat
'I know no more than you' - Rowntree awaits update on Munster's search for new head coach
1 Mar 2022
7.3k
2
mini camp
Farrell releases 11 players from Ireland's Six Nations camp for URC action
1 Mar 2022
16.0k
2
not impressed
'That’s one of the worst-case scenarios that you can see on a rugby field'
Updated 1 Mar 2022
33.8k
4
Pumas
Contepomi: 'No contact' with Argentina over vacant head coach job
1 Mar 2022
3.5k
0
mixed feelings
Ireland struggle to make sense of 'weird' Italy game as high score fails to take focus off inaccuracy
28 Feb 2022
7.7k
10
Work to do
'We needed to be a lot more clinical' - Van der Flier acknowledges room for improvement
27 Feb 2022
4.8k
4
out of 10
Player Ratings: How did you rate Ireland in their win over Italy?
27 Feb 2022
18.6k
26
first encounter
Connacht look to build momentum as they welcome strong Stormers side to Galway
26 Feb 2022
3.6k
1
Three from Three
Ireland U20s keep Grand Slam bid on track with bonus-point win over Italy
25 Feb 2022
28.4k
3
Top of the pile
Confidence high as Ireland U20s look to keep Six Nations title charge on track
25 Feb 2022
3.3k
0
more to come
'There is another gear in us' - Tector says Ireland U20s can build on strong Six Nations start
24 Feb 2022
3.2k
0
Positive thinking
'If you have a negative mindset in here, you are not going to survive'
23 Feb 2022
6.6k
1
Previous Articles
25
26
27
28
29
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie