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
Ready for Action
'I'm confident we've made improvements' - Leinster look to close gap on Europe's elite
7 Dec 2021
4.5k
5
Eyes on the Prize
'It's such a tricky format' - Leinster prepare to launch latest European assault
6 Dec 2021
6.3k
3
Positive thinking
'I believe our game style can do some damage' - Connacht turn focus to Champions Cup
6 Dec 2021
4.7k
11
Update
URC 'committed to the format and ensuring all games are played' following Covid chaos
4 Dec 2021
2.1k
0
Room to improve
'I question whether we had that belief' - Friend reflects on a difficult night for Connacht
4 Dec 2021
7.5k
13
more to come
'We still have a fair bit to go, that's the exciting part for us'
3 Dec 2021
6.8k
9
Entertainers
Clinical Leinster turn on the style to put seven tries on Connacht
3 Dec 2021
29.4k
47
Sidelined
Leinster wait on Sexton and Ryan updates ahead of Champions Cup fixtures
3 Dec 2021
4.5k
0
point to prove
Connacht's great entertainers braced for a Leinster backlash
3 Dec 2021
5.0k
10
Opportunity
'We’re keen to see Harry in a big game, and this is a big game for us'
2 Dec 2021
9.6k
8
Tough Times
'You definitely miss playing for Ireland and being involved'
2 Dec 2021
23.2k
17
fitting in
New faces quickly finding their rhythm at Connacht
2 Dec 2021
4.9k
2
feeling good
Masterson stresses need for consistency as Connacht set sights on Leinster
1 Dec 2021
4.6k
4
Sidelined
Bundee Aki to miss Connacht's trip to Leinster
30 Nov 2021
8.6k
2
learning curve
'He's very talented but you need to fit that talent into teamwork'
30 Nov 2021
15.1k
12
Still got it
'I'm not going anywhere' - Healy determined to remain part of Farrell's plans
23 Nov 2021
8.6k
4
Late Call
'It was unbelievable, I only found out just before kick-off that I'd be playing'
Updated 22 Nov 2021
35.2k
5
End of the road
'It has certainly had its challenges, I’ll be honest' - Griggs bows out as Ireland head coach
22 Nov 2021
5.3k
0
more to come
'We still have a long way to go' - Beirne backs Ireland to hit another level in 2022
21 Nov 2021
7.5k
13
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland v Argentina, Autumn Nations Series
Updated 21 Nov 2021
47.8k
43
harry's game
'He just had it upstairs, straight away you could see the potential'
21 Nov 2021
21.8k
3
Room to improve
Griffin's star turn papers over cracks as Ireland close the book on a difficult year
21 Nov 2021
2.7k
1
Bowing out
'It was just thinking of everything, what this jersey means' - Griffin
20 Nov 2021
3.8k
1
Junior
Griffin signs off in style as Ireland come from behind to beat Japan
20 Nov 2021
5.4k
1
Time to shine
Ireland back Carbery to build on New Zealand performance
20 Nov 2021
5.0k
7
End of an era
New faces can impress against Japan as Griffin and Griggs prepare to bow out
20 Nov 2021
2.8k
0
packing a punch
'They'll be looking to rough us up a bit' - Henderson braced for Pumas' physicality
19 Nov 2021
4.3k
1
Pick That Out
Ireland midfielder Jack Taylor nominated for Championship Goal of the Month
19 Nov 2021
3.5k
1
Pushed Back
Unite the Union Champions Cup fixtures postponed to 2022
19 Nov 2021
3.7k
0
speaking up
'I've got a text off one or two fellas saying they've now gone and spoke to someone'
19 Nov 2021
38.1k
8
making the cut
From competing against Leona Maguire to winning a first Test start for Ireland
19 Nov 2021
5.6k
1
Leader
'We’re losing a great friend and a great leader' - Ireland look to send Griffin out on a high
18 Nov 2021
2.1k
0
patience paying off
'Getting back into rugby has been a lot harder than getting over the injury'
Updated 18 Nov 2021
23.4k
5
learning from the best
'He's had a real impact' - O'Connell's influence paying off for Ryan
18 Nov 2021
11.3k
13
Leader
James Ryan relishing latest chance to take on Ireland captaincy
17 Nov 2021
6.6k
12
Liveblog
Ireland v New Zealand, Autumn Nations Series
Updated 13 Nov 2021
124k
35
Four wins, two defeats and plenty of magic – Beauden Barrett's record against Ireland
13 Nov 2021
14.1k
0
locked and loaded
'Everyone is aware that every part of our game has to step up' - Ryan
12 Nov 2021
3.4k
0
up for it
'If you’re an Irish rugby player, this is the place to be' - Farrell confident squad are ready for All Blacks
12 Nov 2021
3.3k
0
foster
'They've got more threats in attack than perhaps they would have had 24 months ago'
11 Nov 2021
9.1k
2
Previous Articles
29
30
31
32
33
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