Ireland

Ireland to Face England in International Friendly

By Adrian Finnin / October 21, 2020 / Comments Off on Ireland to Face England in International Friendly

The Republic of Ireland will face England at Wembley on November 12th in an international friendly. England were due to face New Zealand on that date but their opponents pulled…

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Egan Optimistic Ahead of Kenny’s First Home Game

By Adrian Finnin / September 5, 2020 / Comments Off on Egan Optimistic Ahead of Kenny’s First Home Game

Stephen Kenny will lead Ireland at the Aviva Stadium for the first time when they face Finland in the UEFA Nations League (5pm). Ireland began the new era under the…

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Breaking: Stephen Kenny Replaces Mick McCarthy with Immediate Effect

By Adrian Finnin / April 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Breaking: Stephen Kenny Replaces Mick McCarthy with Immediate Effect

Stephen Kenny succeeds Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager with immediate effect, the FAI have announced today. Kenny was due to take over from McCarthy following the completion of…

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Schmidt left the Ireland set up in a better place despite the criticism

By Tom Savage / December 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Schmidt left the Ireland set up in a better place despite the criticism

Did you ever read a book you didn’t like? I have and I’m sure you have. I’ve read plenty but the one that really stands out was Dan Brown’s “The…

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Ireland outclassed by All Blacks in Tokyo

By Ronan Coughlan / October 19, 2019 / Comments Off on Ireland outclassed by All Blacks in Tokyo

Head Coach Joe Schmidt along with Irish Captain Rory Best’s time among the Ireland setup has ended with a tough and heavy loss to New Zealand in Tokyo. A number…

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WATCH: “Tonight was another major step in the right direction” Murray reacts to Samoa win

By Ronan Coughlan / October 14, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: “Tonight was another major step in the right direction” Murray reacts to Samoa win

Ireland wrapped up their final pool game in style over the weekend by scoring seven tries during their dispatch of Samoa in Fukuoka. Joe Schmidt’s side now knows their fate…

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OPINION: World Rugby must keep integrity of competition.

By Ronan Coughlan / October 9, 2019 / Comments Off on OPINION: World Rugby must keep integrity of competition.

Some of this weekends Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures are under threat, leaving many fans, pundits and media in the unknown as the dangers of Typhoon Hagibis are potentially huge.…

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Pool A Permutations: Where do Ireland go from here?

By Ronan Coughlan / September 30, 2019 / Comments Off on Pool A Permutations: Where do Ireland go from here?

It’s Monday afternoon, and yes (it really happened) Ireland succumbed to a 19-12 defeat at the hands of the Brave Blossoms over the weekend. But where does that leave Ireland…

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Five UL Bohemian Players make Ireland Women’s Squad For November Test.

By Ronan Coughlan / September 26, 2019 / Comments Off on Five UL Bohemian Players make Ireland Women’s Squad For November Test.

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Adam Griggs has named a squad of 37 ahead of their busy November schedule, which will see Ireland’s women travel to Scotland and France for training and practice…

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Carty Starts As Schmidt Names Team For Japan

By Ronan Coughlan / September 26, 2019 / Comments Off on Carty Starts As Schmidt Names Team For Japan

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named his matchday squad ahead of their second Pool A against Japan at the Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka on Saturday.   There are a total…

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