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November 2024

new chapter

'If you thought rugby was a rollercoaster, the real world is definitely the same'

28 Nov

4.0k

Accounts

'We can’t continue with World Cups having such a major impact on finances'

28 Nov

13.8k

Selection

'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'

28 Nov

7.0k

VDF

Josh Van der Flier has been a standout for Ireland this autumn

28 Nov

3.3k

Lord Laurie

'I loved my time in Ireland... Munster had some great players'

27 Nov

15.2k

Big call

Prendergast set to retain Ireland's 10 shirt against the Wallabies

Jack Crowley looks likely to be part of the Irish bench.

27 Nov

14.4k

139

convert

'He goes bloody hard' - Wallabies hope sensation Suaalii will be fit to face Ireland

26 Nov

4.0k

playmakers

Crowley has earned the 10 shirt but competitors have talent too

26 Nov

4.5k

Tourists

Can Schmidt's Wallabies end his first year with a big scalp in Dublin?

The Australians have improved under the former Ireland boss.

Murray Kinsella

25 Nov

2.5k

decisions

Ireland weigh up 'selection headaches' ahead of clash with Wallabies

25 Nov

5.8k

hand up

'To get my first international try is a dream come true' - Casey

25 Nov

3.2k

Honours

King scoops World Rugby award as Irish players named in Dream Teams

24 Nov

4.7k

first start

Prendergast shows his promise for Ireland after early yellow card

The 21-year-old out-half delivered some slick passing as he recovered from a few errors.

Murray Kinsella

24 Nov

3.3k

Skipper

'Our best of the three' - Doris pleased with Ireland's eight-try win

24 Nov

2.9k

Happy Days

'The best is yet to come' - Farrell pleased with Ireland's young guns

23 Nov

4.9k

Dominant

Fresh faces impress as Farrell's Ireland blow Fiji away

Ireland scored eight tries as the likes of 21-year-old hooker Gus McCarthy impressed.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

23 Nov

5.3k

Breakthrough

'It was insane. I was getting emails from news people in Brazil'

Ireland’s Erin King has been nominated for World Rugby women’s 15s breakthrough player of the year.

Murray Kinsella

23 Nov

1.9k

Number 10

'I’d say I put more pressure on myself than the media or my team-mates'

23 Nov

3.2k

Backroom

More change for Munster as forwards coach Kyriacou departs

15 hrs ago

11.5k

Consultancy

What is Johnny Sexton's role with Ireland and will he stay on next year?

The legendary former out-half has kept a low profile since returning part-time.

Murray Kinsella

20 hrs ago

2.6k

Flying Fijians

'It’s great' - Farrell welcomes Fijian comments about 'vulnerable' Ireland

21 hrs ago

3.0k

hotshot

From fifth in Leinster's depth chart to starting for Ireland - McCarthy's rise

The 21-year-old hooker will make his debut against Fiji on Saturday.

Murray Kinsella

21 Nov

4.0k

first caps

'Loads and loads of potential' - Izuchukwu and McCarthy get Ireland debuts

21 Nov

5.9k

Pride of Naas

'It’s special to be part of that pathway' - Osborne impressing for Ireland

21 Nov

1.8k

playmaker

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against Fiji

20 Nov

13.6k

POTY

'I want to be one of the best in the world. I still have a lot of work to do'

19 Nov

3.1k

Update

Baird ruled out of Fiji clash but Furlong and O'Toole could return

19 Nov

4.6k

Discipline

How Ireland conceded another 13 penalties against Argentina

Andy Farrell’s side came out on the wrong side of the penalty count for the second week running.

Murray Kinsella

18 Nov

2.8k

dangerous ground

Ireland's tale of two halves leaves Farrell with food for thought

18 Nov

2.5k

new caps

'It's not about one cap... It's how hungry you are to kick on now'

18 Nov

2.1k

Big Joe

'Church was making some of the craziest noises ever to get a counter-ruck'

17 Nov

7.2k

Selection

'Fiji are unbelievably dangerous' - Farrell considers Ireland changes

17 Nov

5.3k

Nervy

'We're still trying to find our feet. Hopefully, we'll build through this month'

15 Nov

4.9k

edgy

Farrell's Ireland squeeze home against Pumas after stressful second half

Argentina had a chance to pull off a historic win in Dublin but Ireland clung on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

15 Nov

5.0k

Tourists

Prospect of Lions trip to Oz under Farrell is looming for Irish players

15 Nov

2.2k

Pressure

'We're confident' - Ireland back their lineout to fire against Argentina

15 Nov

2.0k

Succession

The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins

Brett Robinson is promising to stabilise the financial crisis in rugby union.

14 Nov

1.6k

system

'Your strength is your weakness and that's probably the case with Irish rugby'

Are promising young Irish players getting enough chances to actually play?

Murray Kinsella

14 Nov

4.4k

depth chart

Chance to build Irish tighthead depth welcome with Clarkson set for debut

14 Nov

2.8k

Selection

Farrell gives 'lucky' players second chance but freshens up Irish bench

There’s just one change to the starting XV but four among the replacements.

Murray Kinsella

13 Nov

3.2k