Ireland’s dream dies in Paris as All Blacks secure World Cup semi-final spot Three-times champions move on to semi-final meeting with Argentina after Stade de France thrillerSat Oct 14 2023 - 23:07
Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell’s men are perfectly primed for definitive All Blacks test Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown looks completely different from four years ago, with Ireland now boasting All Blacks-type formSat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
Impressive Irish system has drawn the very best from talented Kiwi-born trioBundee Aki, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park have proved huge assets in the evolution of Andy Farrell’s formidable Ireland sideSat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
‘He is all good’ - Mike Catt insists Mack Hansen running freely despite heavy strappingIreland prepared for possible golden point or goalkicking competition if All Blacks clash ends in drawFri Oct 13 2023 - 17:33
Gerry Thornley: Gone are the days that the All Blacks could name only one Ireland playerIreland v New Zealand countdown: There was a time when it was Brian O’Driscoll and 14 others in green jerseys . . . now all has changed, changed utterlyFri Oct 13 2023 - 15:41
Rugby World Cup: Ireland’s Mack Hansen trains ahead of clash with New ZealandWinger and James Ryan both took part in the Captain’s Run, while Antoine Dupont will start for France against South AfricaFri Oct 13 2023 - 10:35
Ian Foster: ‘Do you think we can keep an Irish crowd quiet?’Rugby World Cup: Sam Cane leads New Zealand out from the backrow against Ireland in place of Dalton Papali’i as Mark Telea is dropped for disciplinary reasonsThu Oct 12 2023 - 17:24
Ireland’s continuity and momentum give them favourites tag against New ZealandIreland v New Zealand: James Ryan misses out due to injury but team to play Rugby World Cup clash against All Blacks is almost the same as during the summerThu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt helped Ireland topple the All Blacks, and now he’s helping to build them back upIreland's former head coach and now New Zealand’s assistant/attack coach is tasked with undoing the damage to the All Blacks’ psycheThu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
Ireland team named: Mack Hansen starts against All Blacks but no James RyanRugby World Cup: Andy Farrell’s side take on New Zealand in quarter final at the Stade de France on Saturday nightWed Oct 11 2023 - 13:46
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New ZealandIreland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the benchTue Oct 10 2023 - 19:15
New Zealand embrace Ian Foster’s message that Saturday’s meeting with Ireland is their ‘final’ Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: No doubt about the All Blacks’ intent as they look forward to testing Ireland’s mettle in the quarter-finalTue Oct 10 2023 - 19:07
Caelan Doris says Ireland’s belief based on more than a series win in New ZealandJack Conan delighted to have finished his ‘holidays’ after his return to competitive action against ScotlandTue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Paradigm shift shows Ireland are in All Blacks’ heads like never beforeWill there be four European semi-finalists left in the World Cup for the first time ever?Tue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Antoine Dupont gets the all clear to resume full trainingFrance captain has been recovering from facial injury suffered against Namibia earlier in the tournamentMon Oct 09 2023 - 10:34
Rugby World Cup: Ireland’s best yet to come, says Farrell, ahead of vengeful All Blacks showdown Johnny Sexton believes quarter-final clash will be a battle of pressure and the team that deals with it the best will triumphMon Oct 09 2023 - 06:00
Clinical Ireland deliver impressive performance against rivals Scotland Winners make more than 200 tackles, the second highest in any match at Rugby World Cup, forcing seven turnovers in defenceMon Oct 09 2023 - 06:00
Ireland team-mates hail Peter O’Mahony on occasion of 100th cap against Scotland ‘You look at what Peter O’Mahony has done … plays with his heart on his sleeve and probably doesn’t get enough credit’Mon Oct 09 2023 - 06:00
James Ryan biggest concern of Irish rugby injuries from victory over ScotlandFrench media carrying stories based on footage of Ryan seemingly saying ‘I think I’ve broken my hand’Sun Oct 08 2023 - 19:21
Ireland camp aware of All Blacks’ revenge mission in quarter-final showdownSimon Easterby: ‘I think what happened last summer is still probably in the back of their minds’Sun Oct 08 2023 - 14:18
‘This is proper living now’: Farrell and Sexton look forward to Ireland’s clash with All BlacksSexton: I see that they were talking about revenge already . . . we need to be ready for it’Sun Oct 08 2023 - 00:44
Andy Farrell confirms Hansen, Lowe and Ryan the main Ireland injury concerns Ireland head coach says All Blacks quarter-final ‘what dreams are made of’ after win over ScotlandSat Oct 07 2023 - 23:28
Ireland put Scotland to the sword to set up World Cup quarter-final with New ZealandAndy Farrell’s side ran in four tries in the first half to put the contest to bedSat Oct 07 2023 - 22:17
Peter O’Mahony still a fearsome competitor who refuses to take a backwards step Peter O'Mahony will become just the 10th Irish rugby player to play 100 times for his country when Ireland face Scotland at the Stade de FranceSat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v Scotland: Form and history point to Andy Farrell’s side but Scots won’t roll overRugby World Cup: Harsh reality is that one of these teams will almost certainly be going home on Saturday nightSat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Streets of Tours echo with Irish laughter as Ireland relax ahead of crucial Scotland match Rugby World Cup base in Tours was perfect for Andy Farrell’s men for reasons ranging from practical to historicalFri Oct 06 2023 - 15:46
Ireland v Scotland: Johnny Sexton knew it was ‘always going to come down to this game’Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan return to starting line-up for crucial clash in ParisFri Oct 06 2023 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony sees Scotland as the next big moment in a journey he wants to continue Ireland player is set to become just the 10th Irishman to play 100 Tests for his countryFri Oct 06 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson starts in place of James Ryan for Scotland clashRobbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injuryThu Oct 05 2023 - 16:46
Tadhg Furlong: ‘Scotland are flying. It’s going to be a huge challenge for us’With Rugby World Cup progression on the line, Ireland’s tighthead says his team have to embrace the high stakesThu Oct 05 2023 - 06:00
James Ryan a doubt for Ireland’s clash with Scotland with Iain Henderson on standbyJack Conan in line to return to bench while Keith Earls could come in for injured Robbie HenshawWed Oct 04 2023 - 21:43
Dan Sheehan: ‘There’s no need to go chasing something that isn’t there’ Despite problems against South Africa, the hooker says Ireland have no plans to overhaul their lineout for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown with ScotlandWed Oct 04 2023 - 06:00
Mike Catt says Ireland are comfortable with the high hopes around them this weekRugby World Cup: ‘If you asked any player in this room, any of us, would they want Scotland to beat you by 21 points? No, sorry’Tue Oct 03 2023 - 14:37
Ireland getting used to being the country others are talking aboutRugby World Cup: Let’s not dwell on the grim possibility of being eliminated by Scotland. But we can’t discount it eitherTue Oct 03 2023 - 06:00
Finlay Bealham: ‘Who’d have thought that I’d be here at a World Cup?’The Connacht tight head opens up about his slow rise to the top, his joy at representing Ireland, and the possibility of listening to regular chats between him and ‘best friend’ Pete O’MahonyTue Oct 03 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Pool B permutations for Ireland are simple if they beat Scotland. But, if they lose. . .Going into Saturday’s pool finale against Scotland, any two from three can still advance to the knock-out stagesMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Ireland braced for tricky assignment against bullish ScotsFarrell’s side require a minimum of two match points to top the group and ensure qualification for the quarter-finalsMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Irish rugby’s head of nutrition Emma Gardner: ‘They just like food and lots of it’‘They have six opportunities to eat during the day and I’ll work with the individual to see what their needs are’Mon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Rugby doesn’t have the depth of quality to justify an expanded World CupReports that the 2027 and 2031 Rugby World Cups are to be expanded from 20 to 24 teams come as no surpriseFri Sept 29 2023 - 17:10
Ireland provided the excitement but now it’s time to relax and absorb the French way of lifeMost of the 45,000-plus Green Army have headed for home and some to other parts of France, with many to return in the next invasion for the Scotland gameTue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: South Africa and Ireland may meet again - but watch out for ScotlandThe Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thoughtTue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Andy Farrell’s composed team stayed in the fight and found a way to winRugby World Cup: This Irish team is getting a lift from riding the huge tide of support from Irish rugby fansMon Sept 25 2023 - 06:01
Rugby World Cup: Memorable Ireland victory over South Africa built on splendid defensive lineRugby World Cup: Tackling accurate and ferocious but ‘that’s not a one-off’, says defence coach Simon Easterby of stout rearguard actionMon Sept 25 2023 - 06:01
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan happy to be part of memorable win over South Africa Rugby World Cup: ‘The lads have done great to get me back, I was a bit worried after the England game … but they worked to get me back’Mon Sept 25 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Ireland come out of South Africa epic with clean bill of healthIreland scrum coach John Fogarty reports no obvious injuries after 13-8 win over SpringboksSun Sept 24 2023 - 11:26
Johnny Sexton on Ireland’s win: ‘It’s right up there but we’ve got to make it count now’Captain and head coach Andy Farrell praise Irish fans for Stade de France atmosphereSun Sept 24 2023 - 00:36
Rugby World Cup: Ireland hang on to hold off Springboks on breathless night in ParisIreland got over a malfunctioning lineout to see off the defending World champions in Pool B showdownSat Sept 23 2023 - 22:46
No split loyalties for ex-Ireland stalwart Dion O’Cuinneagain when Springboks take the field ‘I support the Boks against every other side except Ireland. It’s always been that way and will continue to be that way’Sat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
South Africa to provide the ultimate test for Ireland’s attackSaturday night’s winners will add to their form, confidence and momentumFri Sept 22 2023 - 19:48
Gerry Thornley: Antoine Dupont’s injury again highlights the toll on modern-day rugby playersAny World Cup which loses the world’s best player is simply the poorer for his absenceFri Sept 22 2023 - 15:07
