Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake – The Irish Times
Let’s be honest, World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. It’s not the biggest lie in the world, admittedly.…
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien – The Irish Times
While the news from the weekend was grim for Ireland captain Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien on the…
Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien ruled out of Ireland’s opening Nations Championship games – The Irish Times
Captain Caelan Doris and winger Tommy O’Brien have been ruled out of Ireland’s opening three fixtures in the…
Sheehan captains Ireland as Doris and O’Brien ruled out of tour · The 42
Sheehan captains Ireland as Doris and O’Brien ruled out of tour · The 42 Sign in or createa…
Why Leinster’s defence unravelled in Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles – The Irish Times
Once Rieko Ioane unsuccessfully shot out of the line, you could already hear the chatter: Leinster’s defence has…
End of TV director controlling what is shown on replay cannot come soon enough – The Irish Times
Epic wins for Leinster and for Ulster. Bilbao, more a home to a Guggenheim Museum than to rugby,…
Surprise venue announced for Japan vs Ireland test in July – 8,000km from Tokyo
Andy Farrell’s Ireland play games against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan and Fiji and are ranked in…
Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final – The Irish Times
Champions Cup quarter final: Leinster v Sale Sharks, Saturday, 5.30pm, Aviva Stadium – Live on Premier Sports 1…
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster against Sale with Caelan Doris missing out – The Irish Times
Caelan Doris has been ruled out of Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium…
Panic on the pitch in Dublin? Not a chance says Leinster and Ireland star
“There was never any panic even when they had another breakaway try” Investec Champions Cup Round of 16,…
Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes? – The Irish Times
Player welfare is a clarion call of long standing for rugby’s constituents – the governing body World Rugby,…
Rúaidhrí O’Connor – Andy Farrell’s depth chart: key areas still looking a little light as Ireland build towards 2027
There’s a lack of consistency across the board but head coach will be comfortable with what he has…