Keith Earls
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
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
Wales come from behind to draw with Ireland
Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations title with a 16-16 draw with Wales having squandered a 13-point lead.
Feb 7, 16:55
Leicester Tigers too strong for Munster
Leicester Tigers make it three wins from three European Champions Cup games with a 31-19 victory over Munster.
Dec 12, 21:36
Ireland's quarter-final hoodoo strikes again as they crash out to Argentina
Argentina beat Ireland 43-20 at the Millennium Stadium to book their place in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 14:58
Half-Time Report: Ireland restore hope after slow start in Cardiff
Ireland trail Argentina 20-10 at half time in their Rugby World Cup meeting at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 18, 13:52
Ireland beat France to top Pool D
Ireland finish top in Pool D after beating France 24-9 at the Millennium Stadium at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 18:38
Half-Time Report: Ireland edging close contest with France
Ireland head into the break with a 9-6 over France in their final pool match at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 17:33
Live Commentary: France 9-24 Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of today's Rugby World Cup match between France and Ireland, with Ireland eventually ending up 24-9 victors.
Oct 11, 16:14
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 9, 14:58
Ireland defeat Italy by seven points
Ireland defeat Italy 16-9 in the Rugby World Cup, with Keith Earls scoring the only try of the match.
Oct 4, 18:35
Half-Time Report: Ireland lead Italy by four points at half time
Ireland are beating Italy 10-6 at half time in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 17:33
Live Commentary: Ireland 16-9 Italy - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Ireland beat Italy 16-9 to progress to the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 4, 16:30
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw to make Rugby World Cup debut against Italy
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will make his Rugby World Cup debut against Italy on Sunday as he partners Keith Earls at centre.
Oct 2, 13:42
Ireland dominant in win over Romania
Ireland score six tries on the way to beating Romania 44-10 in front of a record Rugby World Cup crowd at Wembley.
Sep 27, 18:34
Half-Time Report: Ireland in control at Wembley
Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both score tries as Ireland lead Romania 18-3 in their World Cup clash at Wembley.
Sep 27, 17:30
Live Commentary: Ireland 44-10 Romania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ireland's 44-10 win over Romania, as they make it two wins from two in front of a packed Wembley crowd.
Sep 27, 16:15
Joe Schmidt makes 12 Ireland changes for Romania match
Joe Schmidt will field a much-changed Ireland XV when they face Romania in their second Rugby World Cup match on Sunday.
Sep 25, 14:36
Ireland score seven tries, secure comfortable victory over Canada
Ireland record a comfortable victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener at the Millennium Stadium, scoring seven tries in a 50-7 bonus-point win.
Sep 19, 16:21
Luke Fitzgerald starts at inside centre for Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald will start at inside-centre for Ireland in their World Cup opener against Cardiff on Saturday.
Sep 17, 14:55
Andrew Trimble omitted from Ireland Rugby World Cup squad
Andrew Trimble misses out on a place in Ireland's squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 1, 11:29
Wales edge out Ireland in physical match
Wales beat Ireland 16-10 in a World Cup warm-up game at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.
Aug 29, 16:28
Wales 21-35 Ireland: Five talking points
Sports Mole looks at five key issues in the wake of Ireland's comfortable 35-21 win over Wales in Cardiff.
Aug 11, 16:16
Ireland throw down World Cup gauntlet after putting Wales to the sword
Ireland score five tries as they beat Wales 35-21 in a World Cup warm up game at the Millennium Stadium.
Aug 8, 16:26
Munster end European campaign on a high with convincing Sale Sharks victory
Munster score eight second-half tries on their way to easing past Sale Sharks 65-10 at the Stade Michelin in their last European Rugby Champions Cup fixture.
Jan 25, 17:08
Munster reach Heineken Cup semi-finals
Munster are through to the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup after beating Toulouse 47-23.
Apr 5, 15:26
Munster beat Gloucester Rugby to extend lead
Munster beat Gloucester in the Heineken Cup to extend their lead at the top of Pool 1.
Jan 11, 20:03
Munster coast to victory over Perpignan
Munster coast to a 36-8 Heineken Cup victory over Perpignan.
Dec 8, 15:10
Stubborn France deny Ireland
A Louis Picamoles's try sees France come from behind to seal a 13-13 draw with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Mar 9, 18:55
Team News: Paddy Jackson gets Ireland nod
Paddy Jackson is named in Ireland's team for their Six Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday.
Feb 20, 15:10
Paddy Jackson to start for Ireland?
Paddy Jackson could make his first start for Ireland in their Six Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday.
Feb 20, 12:42
Ireland delay naming squad
Ireland delay naming their squad for next weekend's Six Nations match with England to allow their injured players time to recover.
Feb 3, 21:07
Ireland 42-10 Italy
Ireland beat Italy 42-10 at Lansdowne Road in the Six Nations.
Feb 25, 15:12
Team News: Ireland recall Keith Earls
Ireland recall Keith Earls to their squad for their Six Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday.
Feb 10, 08:47
Ireland receive Keith Earls boost
Keith Earls is likely to return for Ireland when they face France in Paris on Saturday.
Feb 7, 08:41
Ireland name squad to face Wales
Ireland name their squad to face Wales in their opening match of the Six Nations in Dublin on Sunday.
Feb 3, 08:11
Result: Ireland 10-22 Wales
Wales beat Ireland 10-22 to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 8, 08:33
Result: Ireland 62-12 Russia
Ireland continue their unbeaten campaign, beating winless Russia.
Sep 25, 12:04
Team News: Leo Cullen to lead Ireland
Leo Cullen will captain Ireland when he makes his World Cup debut against Russia.
Sep 23, 08:41
Keith Earls: Ireland back line will improve for Russia game.
Ireland's Keith Earl's believes Russia will be in for a tough time when they face off in Rotorua on Sunday.
Sep 20, 09:52
