Ireland's Garry Ringrose goes down injured against Italy on October 24, 2020
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
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
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's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018
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
 Ireland's James Lowe celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Italy in the Six Nations on February 27, 2021
Ireland kickstart Six Nations campaign with dominant Italy win
Scores from Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, CJ Stander and Keith Earls, plus a brace for Will Connors, helped the Irish bounce back from two defeats.
Feb 27, 16:43
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
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
 Ireland's Billy Burns in action against Georgia on November 29, 2020
Ireland without Billy Burns and James Lowe for Scotland clash
The duo are struggling with groin problems ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup third-place play-off.
Dec 1, 11:05
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell refuses to make promises ahead of England clash
Ireland head into Saturday's game on the back of three straight defeats to the World Cup finalists.
Nov 18, 15:47
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
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
 Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
 Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
Hugo Keenan has no complaints over disallowed debut hat-trick
The Leinster wing became the eighth Irishman to score two tries on his Test bow but could have had an historic hat-trick.
Oct 25, 10:38
 Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes intact with convincing win over Italy
Hugo Keenan scored twice on debut in a 50-17 rout.
Oct 24, 16:46
 Mike Catt pictured in October 2015
Mike Catt backs Leinster's Hugo Keenan for "huge future" with Ireland
The Leinster wing will make his Test debut against Italy on Saturday.
Oct 23, 12:15
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Will Connors, Hugo Keenan to make Ireland debuts against Italy
Johnny Sexton is fit to lead the side at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 21, 12:21
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