France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
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
 Peter O'Mahony pictured in March 2019
Peter O'Mahony ready to "battle" for Ireland starting spot every game
Munster flanker Peter O'Mahony made an impression as a second-half replacement against Italy.
Oct 26, 18:10
 Ireland's Garry Ringrose goes down injured against Italy on October 24, 2020
Ireland's Garry Ringrose suffers broken jaw in Italy win
The centre was hurt during the first half of Ireland's 50-17 Six Nations triumph in Dublin.
Oct 24, 18:14
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt talks up Peter O'Mahony importance ahead of World Cup quarter-final
O'Mahony has held off the challenge of the in-form Rhys Ruddock to start against New Zealand.
Oct 17, 09:52
 Sean Cronin pictured in March 2016
Rob Herring joins up with Ireland as Sean Cronin exits World Cup
Sean Cronin has been ruled out of the tournament with a neck injury.
Oct 17, 06:51
 Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Bundee Aki tipped to be "massive" influence despite ban
The centre will remain training with the squad.
Oct 15, 10:37
 Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Bundee Aki ruled out of rest of World Cup as red card upheld
The Ireland centre contested his dismissal against Samoa at a disciplinary hearing but received a three-match ban.
Oct 14, 17:25
 Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Ireland bring in lawyer to salvage Bundee Aki's World Cup
The Connacht centre was sent off for a high tackle on UJ Seuteni in Ireland's 47-5 win over Samoa on Saturday.
Oct 13, 02:37
 Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Joe Schmidt: 'Disappointing if Bundee Aki ruled out for rest of World Cup'
Ireland thumped Samoa 47-5 in Fukuoka to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Oct 12, 15:35
 Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 13:26
 Samoa's Jack Lam in action with Japan's Pieter Labuschagne and Kazuki Himeno on October 5, 2019
Jack Lam reveals he turned down club offers in order to play in World Cup
The 31-year-old rejected a lucrative move to France to head instead to the World Cup.
Oct 11, 08:51
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
James Ryan hails 'leader' Bundee Aki
The centre was born in New Zealand to Samoan parents.
Oct 10, 10:21
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki insists he will remain focussed against Samoa
Aki was born in Auckland to Samoan parents.
Oct 6, 06:59
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki believes Ireland will "step up to the plate"
The centre challenged Ireland to get their World Cup tilt back on track.
Oct 3, 07:13
 Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action against England in the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 07:39
 Chris Farrell pictured for Ireland against Italy in August 2019
Chris Farrell looking to show off improvement at World Cup
Farrell is pleased to be showing all sides of his game.
Sep 25, 08:15
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton converts a try at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019
Johnny Sexton a fitness doubt for Ireland's World Cup clash with Japan
Star playmaker Sexton sat out part of Ireland training on Tuesday.
Sep 24, 17:20
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki "on track" to face World Cup hosts Japan
Ireland remain hopeful on the pair for Saturday's game.
Sep 23, 11:52
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt admits "frustration" at quick World Cup turnaround
The Ireland boss is annoyed by the short rest periods at the World Cup.
Sep 22, 12:22
 Ireland's Andrew Conway scores their fourth try against Scotland on September 22, 2019
Ireland punish disappointing Scotland in World Cup opener
James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway scored the tries.
Sep 22, 10:06
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Rhys Ruddock: 'Bundee Aki looks like an Irishman now'
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been criticised for chasing a Test career with Joe Schmidt's squad.
Sep 17, 09:03
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki shrugs off criticism of him representing Ireland
The New Zealand-born centre qualified on residency grounds in 2017 and has been an Ireland mainstay ever since.
Sep 16, 05:17
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener
Garry Ringrose could benefit from Henshaw's injury for the group stages opener in Chiba.
Sep 14, 16:03
 Ireland celebrate defeating Wales on September 7, 2019
Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 16:07
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki: 'Ireland have six days to turn this around'
Ireland leaked eight tries en route to their heaviest-ever defeat by England in Saturday's 57-15 thumping at Twickenham.
Aug 25, 11:38
 Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018
5 talking points ahead of crunch Ireland v England encounter
The match in Dublin could be decisive in determining the outcome of the 2019 Six Nations.
Feb 1, 14:05
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki ready for Manu Tuilagi test
The centres will clash in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 1, 01:00
 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Ireland centre Henshaw may switch to full-back for England clash
The 25-year-old started his career in the role.
Jan 30, 11:11
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Marmion warns All Blacks not to target Ireland team-mate Aki
The tourists have singled out the New Zealand-born centre ahead of the meting between the two sides in Dublin.
Nov 16, 10:21
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Ireland boss Schmidt defends Aki's commitment
The Connacht powerhouse Aki will face the All Blacks for the first time.
Nov 15, 15:18
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Joe Schmidt unsure how to fit in Ireland trio
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki will start in the midfield against Argentina, with Garry Ringrose injured.
Nov 8, 16:09
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Ireland make light work of Scotland in Six Nations
Ireland surge 10 points clear of England at the top of the Six Nations table thanks to their 28-8 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Mar 10, 16:16
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Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam with victory over Wales
Ireland remain on course for the Grand Slam thanks to a 37-27 win over Wales in Saturday's Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Feb 24, 16:09
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Ireland score eight tries to ease past Italy in Six Nations
Ireland score eight tries as they ease to a 56-19 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin in the second round of the Six Nations on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 10, 16:04
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Connacht secure Enisei bonus-point win
Connacht overcome hostile conditions to secure a bonus-point 31-14 victory over Enisei in their first Challenge Cup pool match.
Nov 14, 14:21
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