Ireland Rugby

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

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Kiss warns Ireland's rivals

    Kiss warns Ireland's rivals

    Les Kiss has warned Ireland's World Cup rivals that the choke tackle is not the only weapon in his team's arsenal.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Cullen reflects on Russia rout

    Cullen reflects on Russia rout

    Stand-in captain Leo Cullen admitted Russia posed Ireland "a lot of problems" despite the wide margin of their 62-12 World Cup Pool C win.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Ireland beat Russia to top group

    Ireland beat Russia to top group

    Ireland put one foot in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 62-12 thumping of Russia in their Pool C clash in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Wallace sees patience rewarded

    Wallace sees patience rewarded

    Ireland's Paddy Wallace may have been forced to wait until his third World Cup for his tournament debut, but he never allowed his head to drop.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Cullen: We're champing at bit

    Cullen: We're champing at bit

    Stand-in skipper Leo Cullen admits Ireland's fringe players are "champing at the bit" to face Russia in the World Cup clash in Rotorua.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney hits back at Horan

    Kidney hits back at Horan

    Declan Kidney has rounded on Tim Horan with a strongly-worded response to the Australia great's accusations of Irish subterfuge at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Leo Cullen will lead Ireland's second string into battle against Russia demanding they match the standard set during the win over Australia.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Experienced second row Leo Cullen will lead Ireland out against Russia in their World Cup clash in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has hit out at "scandalous" accusations that his players feigned injuries during the 15-6 win over Australia.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Tony Buckley insists a run of games would help solve one of the great enigmas of Irish rugby.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Ireland shrug off O'Gara talk

    Ireland shrug off O'Gara talk

    Ireland are satisfied that Ronan O'Gara has no plans to retire from Test rugby.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    O'Gara future remains uncertain

    O'Gara future remains uncertain

    Ronan O'Gara has sought to end doubt over his Ireland future post-World Cup, yet succeeded only in fueling further speculation.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara claims he has no intention of retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Jennings out to win trophy

    Jennings out to win trophy

    Shane Jennings will not be satisfied by Ireland's win over Australia unless they make it all the way to the World Cup final.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Earls promises more from backs

    Earls promises more from backs

    Keith Earls says Ireland's backline are ready to cut loose when they face Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.