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
Toulouse rally in extra time to win European Champions Cup
Fourteen-man Toulouse win the European Rugby Champions Cup for a record-extending sixth time thanks to a 31-22 victory over Leinster in North London.
May 25, 17:56
Preview: Leinster vs. Toulouse - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Champions Cup clash between Leinster and Toulouse, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 24, 01:07
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. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 00:57
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: Scotland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Italy, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 12:12
Preview: Scotland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Wales, including predictions, team news and head-to-head record.
Feb 9, 18:28
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
Preview: Wales vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 2, 21:45
Wales 20-17 Scotland: Highlights and key events as Wales edge past Scotland
Sports Mole rounds up the highlights and results from Wales' engrossing 20-17 Six Nations victory over Scotland in Cardiff.
Feb 12, 21:17
Wales, France battle hard to claim Six Nations wins
Wales and France both come through entertaining clashes with Scotland and Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 12, 20:03
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
Ireland release Chris Farrell, Jordan Larmour and Peter O'Mahony from squad
Head coach Andy Chris Farrell has retained a 35-man group for the USA's visit to Dublin.
Jul 5, 14:28
Andy Farrell pays tribute to "dynamic" Japan after Ireland win
Andy Farrell's side were lacklustre in the first half at the Aviva Stadium in front of 3,000 spectators.
Jul 3, 17:50
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
Jul 3, 16:38
Andy Farrell insists Ireland must have "courage" to beat England
Ireland have not beaten England since their Grand Slam success of 2018.
Mar 19, 09:39
Ireland keen to send CJ Stander out in style
South Africa-born back-row CJ Stander is set to win his 51st and final cap for his adopted country.
Mar 18, 18:08
Paul O'Connell expecting to face "best Scottish team" in Six Nations
Scotland stunned England 11-6 at Twickenham to kick-start the Six Nations.
Mar 9, 15:33
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton's appetite is as strong as ever'
Captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday that he "might not" be around for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Feb 25, 14:02
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
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
Andy Farrell demands Ireland players stick to coronavirus protocols
Josh Adams is suspended for the first two Guinness Six Nations matches, including Sunday's opener against Ireland.
Feb 5, 14:20
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
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
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
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
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
The major talking points ahead of Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Dublin
The All Blacks are ranked number one in the world rankings with Joe Schmidt's side second.
Nov 16, 16:33
Dan Leavy forced out of Ireland's All Blacks clash
Josh Van Der Flier comes in for the highly-anticipated Dublin encounter.
Nov 16, 14:13
Ireland trio expected to be fit for France clash
Ireland trio Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Conor Murray are all set to return to full training this week ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 20, 15:41
Wales captain Sam Warburton to undergo surgery on broken cheekbone
Wales captain Sam Warburton will reportedly undergo surgery on his fractured cheekbone.
Oct 4, 11:51
Sam Warburton to undergo scan on cheekbone injury
Sam Warburton could miss Wales's autumn international series after picking up a facial injury in Cardiff Blues' meeting with Leinster on Saturday evening.
Oct 2, 22:27
Uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey, Josh van der Flier to make Ireland debuts
Ireland select uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
Feb 25, 13:46
Rory Best takes over Ireland captaincy
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt picks Rory Best to captain the team for their Six Nations opener against Wales next month.
Jan 20, 14:54
Leinster fall at last hurdle away to Bath
George Fords kicks a penalty with three minutes to go to help Bath beat Leinster 19-16 in the European Champions Cup.
Nov 21, 17:16
