Andrew Porter
Ireland retain Six Nations title with victory over Scotland
Ireland successfully retain their Six Nations title with a 17-13 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Mar 16, 18:45
Ireland kick off Six Nations with dominant France victory
Ireland kick off the 2024 Six Nations with a stellar 38-17 win over 14-man France at the Orange Velodrome.
Feb 2, 21:55
Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 20:46
Preview: Ireland vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 01:58
Owen Farrell handed four-match ban, will miss opening World Cup matches
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two games of the Rugby World Cup after being given a four-match ban for his red card against Wales.
Aug 22, 21:03
Billy Vunipola sent off as England thumped by Ireland
Billy Vunipola sees red as England's penultimate World Cup warm-up match ends in a heavy 29-10 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.
Aug 19, 19:49
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 23:08
Preview: Ireland vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and France, including predictions, team news and head-to-head record.
Feb 9, 15:18
Zander Fagerson to miss Lions' clash with Japan due to injury
The injured duo leave Duhan Van Der Merwe and Rory Sutherland as the two remaining Scotland internationals in the starting line-up.
Jun 24, 10:45
Kyle Sinckler tipped to be fit for Premiership playoffs
The Bears prop was a late addition to Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 9, 14:08
Kyle Sinckler admits he "processed" Lions omission
The England prop was added to the group on Sunday after injury ruled out Ireland's Andrew Porter.
Jun 7, 22:13
Kyle Sinckler trying to "roll with the punches" after late Lions call-up
Kyle Sinckler had been left "distraught" when left out of Warren Gatland's original group.
Jun 7, 15:50
Kyle Sinckler handed British and Irish Lions call-up
England prop Kyle Sinckler was left out of Warren Gatland's initial squad for this summer's tour of South Africa.
Jun 6, 12:36
Jacob Stockdale, Bundee Aki recalled for Ireland
Jacob Stockdale has been preferred to James Lowe, while Bundee Aki replaces the injured Garry Ringrose.
Mar 18, 16:39
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
Ireland without Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray for France showdown
Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park will deputise.
Feb 12, 13:06
Ireland recall Josh van der Flier and James Lowe for Wales opener
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has also recalled wing James Lowe for the Six Nations opener against Wales.
Feb 5, 12:02
Zander Fagerson insists Scotland have "grown as a team" since Ireland defeat
Scotland are geared up to face a tough Irish challenge in Dublin.
Dec 1, 19:11
Ireland coach accuses England's Eddie Jones of "playing games"
The England coach has made some comments about Ireland ahead of Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup clash.
Nov 21, 08:58
Five talking points ahead of England's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Ireland
Ireland will be determined to shed their "softies" tag.
Nov 20, 11:27
Eddie Jones calls Ireland's scrummaging technique into question
England's head coach has aimed a series of psychological jabs at Andy Farrell's men ahead of their Autumn Nations Cup clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 19, 22:10
Ross Byrne handed starting role against England
Head coach Andy Chris Farrell has made four changes to his starting XV for the Autumn Nations Cup game at Twickenham.
Nov 18, 15:05
Scrum coach hails Ireland prop Andrew Porter
Wales will visit the Aviva Stadium for the Autumn Nations Cup opener on Friday.
Nov 12, 14:02
James Lowe set for Ireland debut in Autumn Nations Cup opener against Wales
New Zealand-born James Lowe is eligible for Andy Farrell's side under residency rules after joining Leinster in 2017.
Nov 10, 14:33
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
Jordan Larmour ruled out of Ireland's remaining Six Nations games
The full-back was withdrawn injured during Leinster's PRO14 win at Benetton on Saturday.
Oct 12, 18:50
Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at Northampton
The Ireland fly-half went off early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Dec 7, 15:48
