Ireland recall Zebo for Autumn Nations Series
October 20, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Ireland have recalled Simon Zebo after a four-year absence in their 38-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Autumn Nations Series: Simon Zebo returns to Ireland squad
October 20, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Simon Zebo is back in an Ireland squad for the first time since 2017 as part of a 38-strong panel for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Rory Best: Former Ireland and Ulster captain to be Fiji assistant coach for November tour
October 19, 2021 (09:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Former Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best will take up an assistant coaching role with Fiji for their November tour. More...

Wales 24-26 Ireland: Ffion Lewis hat-trick for hosts, but visitors make history
October 17, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
Wales captain Ffion Lewis scores a hat-trick, but Ireland make history with an inaugural women's international match win in Colwyn Bay. More...

Jacob Stockdale: Ulster and Ireland wing on expectation, trolls and Lions disappointment
October 08, 2021 (10:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ulster and Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale believes his best rugby is in front of him as he puts his faith in a 'process over outcome' mindset More...

Rugby: Wales and Ireland to scrap traditional red and green clashes to aid colour-blind fans
October 06, 2021 (18:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Colour blind rugby followers and players will no longer have to suffer through Ireland-Wales matches in silence, with World Rugby planning to ditch any red-green kit clashes.Distinguishing between red and green is a common issue... More...

Claire Molloy: Former Ireland captain calls time on international career
September 28, 2021 (08:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Former Ireland captain Claire Molloy retires from international rugby aged 33 after winning 74 caps for her country. More...

Philip Doyle: Ex-Ireland coach says IRFU must separate 15s and Sevens games after World Cup qualifiers failure
September 27, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ex-Ireland coach Philip Doyle says the IRFU must separate the Sevens and 15s games after the country's failure to qualify for the next World Cup. More...

Ireland 18-20 Scotland: Last-gasp Scots through to final World Cup 2021 qualifying tournament
September 25, 2021 (18:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Chloe Rollie's late converted try keeps Scotland's Rugby World Cup 2021 hopes alive and ends Ireland's dreams of reaching next year's tournament. More...

Ireland call off Vegas date with USA
September 24, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Ireland's autumn Test against the United States in Las Vegas has been cancelled due to ongoing border restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. More...

Grace Davitt: Ex-Ireland centre says Donnybrook changing facilities debacle 'didn't come as a surprise'
September 21, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ex-Ireland player Grace Davitt believes the recent women's interpro changing facilities controversy would not have emerged but for social media. More...

Rugby World Cup: Ireland secure 15-7 win over Italy to boost qualifying hopes
September 19, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ireland revive their hopes of World Cup qualification with a gutsy 15-7 win over Italy in Parma. More...

Rugby World Cup: Flood says Ireland will 'go back to basics' in must-win Italy game
September 17, 2021 (14:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Fly-half Stacey Flood says Ireland must not "overcomplicate things" in Sunday's must-win World Cup qualifier against Italy in Parma. More...

Rugby World Cup: Ireland beaten by Spain in Parma opener
September 13, 2021 (20:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Ireland's hopes of winning the World Cup qualifying tournament in Italy are dealt a huge blow after a surprise 8-7 defeat by Spain in their opener. More...

Campagnaro leads Italy against Ireland
October 30, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Italy have named an under-strength team for Saturday's test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago but coach Conor O'Shea is hopeful they can make a good impression in the contest. More...

Kearney: Anything possible for Ireland
March 19, 2018 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Rob Kearney believes the sky is the limit for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland following Saturday’s Grand Slam-clinching victory over England at Twickenham. More...

Ireland legend Duggan dies aged 67
August 28, 2017 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Leinster and Ireland rugby legend Willie Duggan has died aged 67 from a suspected heart attack. More...

Molloy to skipper Ireland
August 02, 2017 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Claire Molloy will captain Ireland in the Women's Rugby World Cup, standing in for injured skipper Niamh Briggs. More...

Ireland again outclass Japan
June 24, 2017 (04:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Ireland signed off on their summer tour with a 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. More...

Japan v Ireland preview
June 23, 2017 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Ireland face Japan in the second of two Tests on Saturday, aiming to build on their 50-22 victory in Shizuoka last week. More...