Ireland Rugby

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

  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013
    Wilkinson coy on Lions tour

    Wilkinson coy on Lions tour

    Ex-England star Jonny Wilkinson has poured cold water on his chances of a British & Irish Lions call-up.

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013

    O'Connell relishing return

    Ireland lock Paul O'Connell admits missing the Six Nations was a "huge disappointment" but he never doubted a comeback.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    McKenzie interested in Ireland job

    McKenzie interested in Ireland job

    Ewen McKenzie has confirmed he would be interested in succeeding Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    O'Shea out of Ireland running

    O'Shea out of Ireland running

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    Hickie: Search will be tough

    Hickie: Search will be tough

    Former Ireland winger Denis Hickie believes the Irish Rugby Football Union has a tough task to find the right man to replace Declan Kidney.

  • Tuesday, 2. April, 2013
    Kidney leaves Ireland job

    Kidney leaves Ireland job

    Declan Kidney has been relieved of his role as Ireland coach with immediate effect, the Irish Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Thursday, 21. March, 2013
    Heaslip: It's out of our hands

    Heaslip: It's out of our hands

    Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip says Declan Kidney's future as head coach is out of the players' hands after a "frustrating" 6 Nations campaign.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013
    O'Driscoll handed three-week ban

    O'Driscoll handed three-week ban

    Brian O'Driscoll has been given a three-week suspension for his stamp on Italy's Simone Favaro in Ireland's Six Nations defeat in Rome.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    O'Driscoll hearing on Wednesday

    O'Driscoll hearing on Wednesday

    Brian O'Driscoll's citing hearing for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro will be heard in London on Wednesday morning.

  • Tuesday, 19. March, 2013
    England's Lions share valid

    England's Lions share valid

    Graham Rowntree believes England made a strong enough case for supplying a large contingent for the Lions tour before they lost to Wales.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Fitzgerald out for season

    Fitzgerald out for season

    Ireland wing Luke Fitzgerald has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with the knee injury sustained in the defeat by Italy.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    Ireland slip down rankings

    Ireland slip down rankings

    Ireland have slipped to their lowest position since the International Rugby Board's world rankings were launched in 2003.

  • Sunday, 17. March, 2013
    Grand Slam for Ireland women

    Grand Slam for Ireland women

    Ireland's women claimed their first Six Nations Grand Slam thanks to a 6-3 win over Italy on St Patrick's Day.

  • Sunday, 17. March, 2013
    O'Mahony: Kidney should stay

    O'Mahony: Kidney should stay

    Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony insists the players are 100% behind under-pressure head coach Declan Kidney.

  • Sunday, 17. March, 2013
    Future uncertain for Ireland duo

    Future uncertain for Ireland duo

    Brian O'Driscoll will learn by Monday whether he will face disciplinary proceedings for his stamp on Italy's Simone Favaro on Saturday.