Ireland Rugby

Ireland is one of the top rugby nations in the world.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013
    North passed fit for Brisbane

    North passed fit for Brisbane

    George North has been passed fit to play in the first Test with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Adrenalin fires up Barritt

    Adrenalin fires up Barritt

    Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Robson impressed by Lions

    Robson impressed by Lions

    British and Irish Lions' team doctor James Robson has paid tribute to the professionalism of Warren Gatland's men.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Kiss pays tribute to McFadden

    Kiss pays tribute to McFadden

    Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Shock Lions call for Williams

    Shock Lions call for Williams

    Former Wales wing Shane Williams is a shock inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team for Tuesday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Fergus hat-trick sinks Canada

    Fergus hat-trick sinks Canada

    Fergus McFadden netted a hat-trick of tries as Ireland ended their North America tour on a high, with a comfortable 40-14 victory over Canada.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013
    O'Mahony hopes for better

    O'Mahony hopes for better

    Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony is targeting improvements against Canada after beating the United States by just three points last time out.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Canada v Ireland: Teams

    Canada v Ireland: Teams

    Ireland interim coach Lee Kiss has named one debutant as he rings the changes ahead of Saturday's clash with Canada.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Gatland calls for larger squads

    Gatland calls for larger squads

    Warren Gatland believes that future British and Irish Lions squads may need to be bigger in numbers because of the increased injury rate.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Lancaster delighted for Billy

    Lancaster delighted for Billy

    Stuart Lancaster had Billy Twelvetrees think he'd been dropped by England before delivering the news about his British and Irish Lions call-up.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Zebo to make Lions debut

    Zebo to make Lions debut

    Simon Zebo will make his British and Irish Lions debut in Saturday's clash against the New South Wales Waratahs.

  • Wednesday, 12. June, 2013

    Cuthbert sees improving Lions

    Alex Cuthbert feels the British and Irish Lions could have been more ruthless in their win over the Combined Country XV.

  • Tuesday, 11. June, 2013
    Ireland pool hit by illness

    Ireland pool hit by illness

    Ireland coach Les Kiss has revealed the squad has been hit by a stomach bug ahead of Saturday's meeting with Canada.

  • Tuesday, 11. June, 2013
    Gatland reflects on mixed showing

    Gatland reflects on mixed showing

    Warren Gatland reflected on a mixed performance by the British and Irish Lions in their latest Australia tour match on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 11. June, 2013
    O'Driscoll content after big win

    O'Driscoll content after big win

    Brian O'Driscoll was happy with the Lions' display in both attack and defence after seeing them sweep aside a Combined Country XV in Newcastle.