Ireland Rugby

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

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Conor Murray has been included in Ireland's squad for the World Cup at the expense of Munster team-mate Tomas O'Leary.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Full-back will be giving Ireland coach Declan Kidney the biggest headache as he finalises his 30-man squad for the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Jones out of Ireland's WC plans

    Jones out of Ireland's WC plans

    Felix Jones has been ruled out of contention for Ireland's World Cup squad with the foot injury sustained in the 26-22 defeat by France.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Flannery back from injury hell

    Flannery back from injury hell

    Jerry Flannery's inclusion in Ireland's World Cup squad on Monday will end a battle with injury that left him "mentally broken".

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Kidney defends fixture list

    Kidney defends fixture list

    Declan Kidney has defended the fixture list that threatens to send Ireland into the World Cup full of apprehension.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Felix Jones less than 48 hours before they name their World Cup squad.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Ireland beaten by France again

    Ireland beaten by France again

    Ireland's preparations for the World Cup took another turn for the worse at the Aviva Stadium after they were beaten 26-22 by France.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Healy only thinking of winning

    Healy only thinking of winning

    Leinster prop Cian Healy insists Ireland are desperate to topple France at the Aviva Stadium, even though there is nothing riding on the game.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Kidney: It's all coming together

    Declan Kidney is satisfied Ireland's preparations for the World Cup are on track.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Defeats don't worry O'Driscoll

    Defeats don't worry O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll is determined to keep results in perspective as Ireland's preparations for the World Cup enter a key phase.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll back for Ireland

    O'Driscoll back for Ireland

    Brian O'Driscoll will captain Ireland in Saturday's match against France at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    O'Callaghan driven by regret

    Donncha O'Callaghan admits the manner of Ireland's exit from the 2007 World Cup has given him greater drive ahead of this year's tournament.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    O'Callaghan wants no regrets

    O'Callaghan wants no regrets

    Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan is determined to return from this year's World Cup in New Zealand without the sense of regret.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Declan Kidney accepts Ireland face a daunting challenge as they attempt to nudge their World Cup preparations on track.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll set to face France

    O'Driscoll set to face France

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is expected to be in contention for Saturday's clash with France.