Irish Rugby

Ireland outlast World Champions South Africa to put one foot in the knockouts | Highlights

By Jack Neville / September 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Ireland outlast World Champions South Africa to put one foot in the knockouts | Highlights

Ireland now have a fortnight break before they play Scotland where another win will secure top spot in the group ahead of the quarter finals.

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Beirne and O’Mahony start for Springboks clash

By Jack Neville / September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Beirne and O’Mahony start for Springboks clash

Farrell has named an unchanged pack from last weekend’s defeat of Tonga in Nantes.  Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa…

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“I spent every minute of every day trying to figure out how I could deal with it” | Keith Earls opens up on off-pitch struggles

By Darragh Moloney / September 20, 2023 / Comments Off on “I spent every minute of every day trying to figure out how I could deal with it” | Keith Earls opens up on off-pitch struggles

Following a number of poor showings at the 2015 World Cup, Earls sought professional help after the tournament. The diagnosis was a form of Bipolar.

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Ireland much too strong for Tonga as they secure second RWC win | HIGHLIGHTS

By Darragh Moloney / September 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Ireland much too strong for Tonga as they secure second RWC win | HIGHLIGHTS

Ireland recorded a second consecutive bonus-point win in Nantes on Saturday to continue a perfect start to Pool B.

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Ireland are capable of “doing special things when switched on” | Keith Earls

By Darragh Moloney / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Ireland are capable of “doing special things when switched on” | Keith Earls

As the defending World Champions, the Springboks await down the track, Earls and co are taking it one game at a time.

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Conor Murray starts against Tonga while Craig Casey is in line for Rugby World Cup debut

By Jack Neville / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Conor Murray starts against Tonga while Craig Casey is in line for Rugby World Cup debut

Having opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 12-try victory over Romania in Bordeaux last weekend, Ireland head to Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday night.

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“It will be unbelievable” | Craig Casey on potential World Cup debut

By Darragh Moloney / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on “It will be unbelievable” | Craig Casey on potential World Cup debut

The Limerick man has played twelve times for Ireland, but did not feature in the World Cup opener against Romania.

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France send out early statement with Ireland and South Africa following suit | RWC Round Up

By Darragh Moloney / September 11, 2023 / Comments Off on France send out early statement with Ireland and South Africa following suit | RWC Round Up

With a four day break until the next round of games, we recap the opening weekend of the 2023 RWC.

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12-try Ireland kick off World Cup campaign in style

By Darragh Moloney / September 11, 2023 / Comments Off on 12-try Ireland kick off World Cup campaign in style

Ireland were strong favourites coming into the game, but it was the Romanians who opened the scoring, as Gabriel Rupanu managed to get over for the game’s first try.

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Conway back in training but Haley and Salanoa out until the New Year

By Jack Neville / September 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Conway back in training but Haley and Salanoa out until the New Year

Andrew Conway and Jack Daly have both returned to team training after long-term knee injuries.

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