Ireland Rugby

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

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Priestland cleared for Dublin derby

    Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton claims he is growing accustomed to Ronan O'Gara replacing him from the bench.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    6N Preview: Ireland v Wales

    Jonathan Sexton gets another chance in Dublin on Sunday to finally become the undisputed first choice Irish flyhalf when he starts against Wales in their Six Nations opener.

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    Trimble backs captain O'Connell

    Trimble backs captain O'Connell

    Andrew Trimble insists the art of captaincy remains crucial as Ireland prepare for their longest spell under the leadership of Paul O'Connell.

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Earls inspired

    O'Connell: Earls inspired

    Ireland captain Paul O'Connell claims Keith Earls will be inspired by the birth of his first child ahead of the Six Nations opener with Wales.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Keith Earls will fill some of the biggest boots in world rugby despite having his preparations for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations opener interrupted.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Earls centre of attention for Ireland

    Keith Earls was given the task of filling the void created by Brian O'Driscoll's absence as Ireland named their side to face Wales in this weekend's Six Nations opener.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Earls to play at outside centre

    Earls to play at outside centre

    Keith Earls has been chosen to replace Brian O'Driscoll for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Irish eye O'Driscoll replacement

    Irish eye O'Driscoll replacement

    All eyes will be on Brian O'Driscoll's replacement at outside centre when Ireland name their team for the Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012
    Fitzgerald could face France

    Fitzgerald could face France

    Luke Fitzgerald has an outside chance of being available for the second round of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Three Wolfhounds in Irish squad

    The Ireland management have named a 32-man squad as preparations reach their final stages for the team's opening match of the 2012 Six Nations against Wales next Sunday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland have included five uncapped players among a 32-man squad named ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.

  • Saturday, 28. January, 2012
    Saxons too strong for Wolfhounds

    Saxons too strong for Wolfhounds

    Ben Spencer and Thomas Waldrom scored the tries as the England Saxons beat the Ireland Wolfhounds 23-17 on Saturday evening.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Ulster flanker Chris Henry will lead the Ireland Wolfhounds against England Saxons at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has chosen who will fill the boots of one of Test rugby's greatest players.