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.…
New Zealand are planning a very public sacrificial act on rugby’s greatest altar – The Irish Times
There is no greater challenge in the rugby world than facing New Zealand at Eden Park. Since 1994,…
‘It was a lifestyle, not a job’: Confessions of a sports writer who mostly saw it all – The Irish Times
I have sometimes thought that writing about sport and having it published in a newspaper is like a…
Midterm report sees Ireland tick almost every box, and end one particular debate – The Irish Times
Strictly speaking, there’s no real midway point in the Six Nations, but this being the only fallow week…
Fans’ fury at Rugby World Cup seat presale – The Irish Times
World Rugby has urged patience for those applying for tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after many…
The Eddie O’Sullivan interview: ‘Some journalists did cross the line, they went personal. And I resented that’
It is 18 years since his era as Ireland head coach ended. He paved the way for future…
The Eddie O’Sullivan interview: ‘If I had it back, I would have stopped to smell the roses’
It is 18 years since his era as Ireland head coach ended. He paved the way for future…
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needs – The Irish Times
On the eve of Andy Farrell picking his Six Nations championship squad for 2026, Harry Byrne will have…
Ireland rugby star Aoife Wafer: ‘It’s a game I don’t think I’ll ever be over. Maybe if you ask me in 10 years. But, right now, it still hurts’
Growing up, Aoife Wafer excelled in GAA, school and music, but ever since watching her rugby heroes from…
Ex-ref boss warns World Rugby the ‘south’s law ideas’ will ruin World Cup
Former Irish referees boss Owen Doyle has warned World Rugby that the Southern Hemisphere’s law tweaks could ruin…
World Rugby boss reveals shocking reason why one law trial failed
The process to change rugby’s laws is outdated, according to World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, who believes that…
‘We have the hunger and mindset to improve’
Two years out from the World Cup, and with the pool draw laid out in front of his…