Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery set for Ireland start amid Johnny Sexton fitness concerns
British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton did not train fully on Tuesday due to a thigh knock.
Sep 24, 17:36
 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'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
 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019
Peter O'Mahony backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton
Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's halves combination will be on their guard in World Cup opener.
Sep 21, 06:11
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Scotland centre Sam Johnson aiming for "the top" at World Cup
The Queensland-born Glasgow centre is looking forward to his first taste of World Cup action on Sunday.
Sep 19, 22:16
 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019
Finn Russell: 'We are ready to show the real Scotland at World Cup'
Gregor Townsend's team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Sep 17, 12:07
 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
 Will Addison pictured in January 2017
Will Addison "ready" to provide Ireland cover at fly-half
The former England age group star is ready to stake a World Cup claim in the warm-up against Wales.
Aug 30, 12:41
 Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt plays down questions over Rory Best captaincy
Ireland will announce their final 31-man World Cup squad on September 8, with boss Schmidt insisting places are still up for grabs.
Aug 27, 16:55
 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Sexton, Henshaw in line to return for Ireland against Wales
The pair's return would hand Ireland a pre-World Cup boost.
Aug 25, 11:28
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Johnny Sexton to miss World Cup warm-up clash with England
The British and Irish Lions fly-half has been recovering from a thumb sprain.
Aug 22, 10:57
 Billy Vunipola in action during the Champions Cup final on May 11, 2019
Saracens defeat defending cup champions Leinster
Saracens came from 10-0 behind to win thanks to tries from Sean Maitland and Billy Vunipola.
May 11, 18:07
 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019
Six Nations summary - how the teams fared
Wales clinched the Grand Slam with highly-fancied England and Ireland having to settle for second and third place.
Mar 17, 16:32
 Jonathan Davies during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Wales centre Jonathan Davies eyes perfect performance to secure Grand Slam
Victory over Ireland would clinch the Six Nations title for Wales and a Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 22:00
 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019
The key talking points as Wales and Ireland chase Six Nations glory
Victory would give Wales coach Warren Gatland a record third Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 12:26
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland fly-half Sexton aiming to halt Wales' winning run
The star playmaker is confident Ireland can topple Wales in Cardiff.
Mar 12, 16:05
 Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013
Robin McBryde: Ireland are arguably the best side in world rugby
Wales assistant coach fully aware of Ireland's threat in Cardiff on Saturday.
Mar 12, 15:10
 Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates scoring their fourth try with team mates on March 10, 2019
Ireland impress to beat France and sustain slender Six Nations title hopes
Rory Best, Johnny Sexton, Jack Conan and Keith Earls all crossed for Joe Schmidt's side.
Mar 10, 17:08
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Guirado: France won't be distracted by Johnny Sexton
The Les Bleus captain is not interested in targeting Ireland's talisman in Dublin.
Mar 9, 16:35
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland have no problem with Sexton venting frustrations over patchy form
Rob Kearney has defended the fly-half over his fiery temperament.
Mar 5, 18:43
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Schmidt issues positive bulletin on fly-half duo
Ireland playmakers battling to be fit to take on France.
Mar 1, 16:49
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Sexton and Farrell lead warnings of welfare issues with proposed World League
New structure is being discussed.
Feb 28, 22:00
 Owen Farrell during an England training session on February 20, 2019
Sexton and Farrell lead warnings of welfare issues with proposed World League
The World League would see 12 countries participating in a new competition.
Feb 28, 10:19
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Sexton and Murray upset with personal form for Ireland
Joe Schmidt admitted the duo were angry and grumpy following the 26-16 victory in Italy.
Feb 24, 19:25
 Ireland's Jack Conan in action on February 9, 2019
Ireland went back to basics to recapture edge - Conan
Joe Schmidt's side are aiming to reap the benefits of some fine-tuning in Rome.
Feb 21, 12:21
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Sexton to continue with confrontational playing style
The Ireland fly-half suffered a head injury early on in the win over Scotland.
Feb 20, 16:14
 Ireland coach Andy Farrell pictured in November 2018
Farrell 'proud and privileged' to be named as Schmidt's successor
Andy Farrell expects the toughest test of his career in stepping up to Ireland's top job later this year.
Feb 15, 15:39
 Jonny May celebrates with England teammates after scoring against France in the Six Nations on February 10, 2019
5 things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
England, Ireland and Wales enjoyed victories across the second round of fixtures.
Feb 10, 17:28
 Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019
Ireland back onto winning path against Scotland
Joe Schmidt's men lost to England in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 9, 16:18
 Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018
The key Six Nations talking points
Tournament gets under way on Friday night when France host Wales.
Jan 31, 06:00
 Simon Easterby pictured in 2013
We're not interested in war of words with England, says Ireland's Easterby
The two sides go head to head in Dublin on Saturday.
Jan 29, 16:33
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018
Schmidt relishes Jones' verbal 'grenades' ahead of Six Nations opener
England boss Jones has already started the mind games by claiming Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has the "bat phone to the referee".
Jan 23, 12:05
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Johnny Sexton making 'good progress' ahead of Six Nations opener
The reigning World Player of the Year has been troubled by a knee tendon issue and will miss Leinster's final European Champions Cup group game.
Jan 16, 17:01
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton claims Rugby Union Writers' Club award
Sexton received the prestigious Pat Marshall award at the club's annual dinner in central London.
Jan 14, 15:00
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland skipper Best backs Sexton to keep dominating world rugby
Fly-half Johnny Sexton was named World Rugby player of the year in November.
Jan 10, 15:58
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018
Kearney: Schmidt will want to leave Ireland with lasting legacy
The New Zealander will step down as head coach after next year's World Cup.
Nov 26, 14:44
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Sexton says Ireland have more to offer
Fly-half thinks Schmidt's men can get better.
Nov 25, 18:19
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Richie Murphy backs Johnny Sexton for World Rugby player of the year award
Fly-half Sexton is now the bookies' favourite to land World Rugby's top accolade.
Nov 20, 18:00
 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
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