Preview: Ireland vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Ireland and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 6, 22:35
Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 4, 23:51
Preview: Ireland vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 19:54
Preview: Ireland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 20:10
Preview: Ireland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 20:56
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: 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
Preview: Ireland vs. Samoa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Samoa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 23:48
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. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 17:40
Preview: Italy vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and Ireland, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 15:58
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
Favourites Ireland open Six Nations with win in Wales
Tournament favourites Ireland open their 2023 Six Nations campaign by beating Wales in Cardiff for the first time in 10 years, thanks largely to a 27-point first-half blitz.
Feb 4, 16:08
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland players must put team needs first'
Head coach Andy Farrell has made eight changes to the team which began last weekend's 39-31 win over Japan.
Jul 8, 17:45
Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA
Head coach Andy Farrell has also included four uncapped players among the replacements.
Jul 8, 14:12
Andy Farrell hopes Johnny Sexton benefits from missing summer Tests
Johnny Sexton, who turns 36 next month, will have to wait until at least the autumn to claim a 100th Ireland cap.
Jun 14, 15:38
Ireland recall Caelan Doris and Joey Carbery for summer Tests
James Ryan will captain the 37-man group in the absence of veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton.
Jun 14, 13:00
Will Connors, Garry Ringrose and James Ryan ruled out of Leinster's PRO14 final
The trio suffered injuries on Ireland duty during the Six Nations.
Mar 22, 15:37
Johnny Sexton: 'Ireland coaches have done a fantastic job'
Ireland have suffered their worse start to a Six Nations campaign after losing to Wales and France.
Feb 23, 16:52
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony banned for three matches after Wales red card
The 31-year-old was dismissed in the 14th minute of Sunday's 21-16 loss in Cardiff.
Feb 9, 20:50
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to make a statement of intent against Wales
The Irish are seeking a first Six Nations win in Cardiff since 2013.
Feb 6, 09:20
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
Peter O'Mohony reacts to Caelan Doris withdrawal
Leinster number eight Caelan Doris left the Irish camp after suffering with concussion symptoms.
Feb 3, 15:36
Ireland coach Paul O'Connell admits Caelan Doris injury is a major blow
The 22-year-old Leinster backrow burst on to the international scene in 2020.
Feb 2, 15:26
Ireland without Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux for Six Nations opener with Wales
Both players have returned to their provinces for medical assessment.
Feb 2, 13:02
Caelan Doris pleased with Ireland's "best performance of the year"
Caelan Doris was named man of the match following Saturday's 31-16 victory over Scotland.
Dec 6, 09:26
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 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
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 secure bonus-point win over Wales to go top of Six Nations standings
The 24-14 result at the Aviva Stadium continued Wales' poor form in Dublin.
Feb 8, 16:28
Caelan Doris to miss Ireland's game with Wales due to head injury
Head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting line-up to face the defending champions.
Feb 4, 14:58
CJ Stander reveals he joked about Caelan Doris taking Ireland number eight role
Former Ireland Under-20 captain Doris is poised to make his international debut against Scotland.
Jan 31, 16:50
