James Lowe celebrates scoring on December 2019
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
 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
 Saracens' Michael Rhodes scores their first try against Munster on April 20, 2019
Saracens flanker Mike Rhodes sees citing complaint dismissed by panel
Rhodes was cited for headbutting Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw during his side's Heineken Champions Cup win, but a panel dismissed the charge.
Sep 22, 23:00
 England players huddle after the match against Ireland on February 23, 2020
England return to form as Ireland pay for individual errors at Twickenham
George Ford and Elliot Daly poached tries that propelled title-chasing England out of sight.
Feb 23, 17:21
 Andrew Conway celebrates scoring for Ireland on February 8, 2020
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
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020
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
 Johnny Sexton in action for Leinster on December 7, 2019
Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at Northampton
The Ireland fly-half went off early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Dec 7, 15:48
 New Zealand's Aaron Smith celebrates with team mates scoring their first try on October 19, 2019
Dominant New Zealand punish Ireland to set up England semi-final
Steve Hansen's men ran out 46-14 winners in Tokyo in Joe Schmidt's last match as Ireland head coach.
Oct 19, 12:41
 Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Johnny Sexton warns NZ about strong-arm tactics against Ireland
The Irish playmaker thinks two New Zealand players avoided red cards in Dublin three years ago.
Oct 18, 09:19
 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
 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
 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 12:32
 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 full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 16:09
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
Robbie Henshaw "very, very unlikely" to be fit for World Cup opener
Henshaw has a hamstring problem.
Sep 16, 07:04
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
Joe Schmidt admits Robbie Henshaw "likely" to miss World Cup opener
Will Addison has not been called out to Japan as a replacement.
Sep 15, 07:26
 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
 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
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
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
Robbie Henshaw doubtful as Ireland delay squad announcement for France tie
The British and Irish Lions centre's recovery is going slower than anticipated.
Mar 5, 13:59
 Sean O'Brien in action for Ireland in November 2017
Sean O'Brien keen to keep playing for Ireland despite upcoming move
Leinster stalwart refusing to give up on international career once he joins London Irish.
Feb 19, 15:51
 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw extends IRFU contract to 2022
British and Irish Lions centre Henshaw has racked up 37 caps since his 2013 Test debut, helping Ireland to the 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam.
Feb 19, 11:37
 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
 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Ireland boss Schmidt defends decision to select Henshaw at full-back
Henshaw will play only his second-ever Test in that position in the Six Nations opener against England.
Jan 31, 15:06
 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
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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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Robbie Henshaw ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations after undergoing an operation on a dislocated shoulder.
Feb 12, 14:20
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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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Ireland earn historic win over New Zealand
Ireland record their first ever victory over New Zealand courtesy of a thrilling 40-29 victory over the world champions in Chicago.
Nov 5, 22:07
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Ireland hold on with 14 men to seal historic first win in South Africa
Ireland clinch a remarkable first ever Test win in South Africa by beating the Springboks 26-20, despite CJ Stander's 23rd-minute red card.
Jun 11, 19:21
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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
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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
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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, 13:58
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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, 12:42
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Joe Schmidt expects Ireland win over Romania
Joe Schmidt claims that Ireland will need to do "a bit of work" to beat Romania, but fully expects the Six Nations champions to win at Wembley.
Sep 25, 21:53
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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, 13:36
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Robbie Henshaw doubtful for Romania game
Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for Ireland's Pool D fixture with Romania on Sunday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.
Sep 23, 14:54
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