Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job doneAs energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0Mon Jun 25 2018 - 03:30
Jordan Larmour reflects on his ‘dream season’‘We knew how good it would be to come back from 1-0 down. That was kind of driving us’Mon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Ireland wrestle victory to wrap up season of successJoe Schmidt admits emulating success next season will be tough but doesn’t rule it outMon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Cheika: referees have questions to answer after Ireland’s Wallabies winAustralia coach won’t seek clarity over Folau yellow card after third Test defeat in SydneySun Jun 24 2018 - 10:36
Joe Schmidt expresses relief after Ireland’s white-knuckle ride‘Tough, tough to watch that, they just kept coming wave after wave’Sat Jun 23 2018 - 15:56
Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series winSchmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney deciderSat Jun 23 2018 - 13:58
Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series winWallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first TestSat Jun 23 2018 - 07:00
‘Phenomenal’ end to season beckons for Ireland – Keith GleesonEx-Leinster player reared in Sydney says rooting for Ireland over Wallabies a no-brainerSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:30
Sydney Letter: Ireland provide spotlight for rugby Down UnderFormer coach Jones delivered a withering critique of the state of the game Down UnderSat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00
Sean Cronin sits out captain’s run ahead of series deciderPeter O’Mahony is confident of performing in the number seven shirt for his 50th testFri Jun 22 2018 - 09:32
Joe Schmidt to decide by end of year about new contractNew Zealander says he is happy to be part of ‘a really nicely oiled machine’Fri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Michael Cheika putting it all on the line for series deciderNo-one hates losing more than the current Australia and former Leinster coachFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland will need their best for last against AustraliaRe-jigged Ireland side can cap remarkable season with series win Down UnderFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland and Australia announce teams for series deciderPeter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eightThu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47
David Nucifora makes case for IRFU in Gerbrandt Grobler affairFormer Munster player was banned for taking drostanolone while injured in 2014Thu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
Farrell set to fill in at Ulster if McFarland appointment delayedMcFarland may not be arrive until midway through the campaign as he's still under contractThu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World CupDavid Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depthWed Jun 20 2018 - 08:32
Robbie Henshaw savouring trip down under after returnLeinster back confident Ireland’s 39-year wait to win series in Australia is overWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
Ireland keen to ‘get key things right in maul’ and lineoutForwards coach expects ‘pretty special 80 minutes’ for Australia Test series deciderWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
Larkham signals Australia will reshuffle for final Test against IrelandAustralian assistant coach confident enforcer Adam Coleman will be fit to startTue Jun 19 2018 - 16:29
Dave Kilcoyne cuts travels short to join Ireland squadMunster loose-head was travelling in Australia and now may play a part on SaturdayTue Jun 19 2018 - 07:42
Tadhg Beirne ready to fulfil dual role as he steps up to highest levelKildare man thrilled to make his Ireland debut in thrilling Test victory over AustraliaTue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00
Andy Farrell may take Ireland mantle if Schmidt steps downDavid Nucifora says Kiwi's successor when he does go will like come from current staffTue Jun 19 2018 - 02:00
Jackson and Olding return for Ireland not ruled out by Nucifora‘I don’t think anything is ever forever, who knows what could happen ’ says IRFU officialTue Jun 19 2018 - 01:00
Conor Murray: ‘We were really annoyed last week’Ireland scrumhalf says Schmidt’s side driven by hungry to win a series against AustraliaMon Jun 18 2018 - 06:00
Impressive Ireland produce the required responseNoticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for AustraliaMon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00
Ireland prepared for one last push as they eye series glory‘If we can pull this one off, it will be a little bit special for this group’ says SchmidtMon Jun 18 2018 - 01:00
Cian Healy could be cited after Will Genia breaks armWallabies coach Michael Cheika claims Will Genia was the victim of ‘king hit’ in MelbourneSat Jun 16 2018 - 15:30
Joe Schmidt: ‘Nothing feels monumental when it’s one-all’Ireland coach holding fire ahead of showdown in Sydney next SaturdaySat Jun 16 2018 - 15:24
Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against AustraliaTadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney deciderSat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43
Melbourne Letter: Aussie Rules the heartbeat of this great cityMelbourne has claims to be one of the great sports capitals but the native game is No 1Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Niall Scannell well aware stakes are high as he faces his biggest testMunster man determined to grab his opportunity and stake a claim in World Cup yearSat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Ireland to put record straight against AustraliaGerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in MelbourneFri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30
Peter O’Mahony: We will need our best performance yetIrish captain on Ireland’s revenge, Dan Leavy’s return and David PocockFri Jun 15 2018 - 09:31
Cian Healy looking forward to another shot at AustraliaIrish prop determined to put to rights last week’s difficult day in the scrum coalfaceFri Jun 15 2018 - 06:22
Australia v Ireland: Make or break for Ireland in MelbournePivotal second test will either seal a series win for the Wallabies or set up a series deciderFri Jun 15 2018 - 06:00
Michael Cheika hits back at Neil Francis in war of wordsFormer Irish lock said David Pocock was a cancer on the game and Cheika has respondedThu Jun 14 2018 - 08:46
Johnny Sexton returns to Ireland lineup for Australia TestLeinster kicker has retaken his place at number 10 for the second clash in MelbourneThu Jun 14 2018 - 06:41
Gifted Pocock always aware of the bigger pictureZimbabwe-born star’s sabbatical has not affected his ability to impress at highest levelThu Jun 14 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Furlong eager to rediscover that winning feelingDefeat to Australia last week proved a bitter pill – although it was his first loss in 24 gamesThu Jun 14 2018 - 00:00
Farrell convinced a refocused Ireland are up to the challengeDefence coach says a number of areas have been targeted for significant improvementWed Jun 13 2018 - 01:02
Johnny Sexton: ‘Let’s play our best and see where that gets us’Outhalf calls for an improved display from Ireland to really test Australia’s mettleWed Jun 13 2018 - 01:00
Sexton: ‘It’s almost like a different game when you’re on the bench’This was his first time on the bench since replacing Ronan O’Gara in 2011 World CupTue Jun 12 2018 - 09:30
Irish players walking around like bears with sore heads‘They understand why, as individuals and collectively, certain things happened’Tue Jun 12 2018 - 08:25
Ireland v Australia: Carbery undaunted by challenges aheadExperience gleaned against Wallabies in first test will prove beneficial to development of outhalfTue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00
CJ Stander expecting big response as Ireland go ‘back to zero’Munster stalwart convinced tourists will prove a different proposition next weekendTue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00
No excuses as Kearney says Wallabies’ backline was key‘There is lots of us to work on this week. We will bounce back, pick ourselves up’Mon Jun 11 2018 - 05:00
Australia series: Up to nine changes expected as Ireland prepare for Melbourne testJoe Schmidt says applying more pressure on ‘inspired’ Wallabies will be key in second TestMon Jun 11 2018 - 01:30
Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streakWallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first TestMon Jun 11 2018 - 01:00
David Pocock takes up where he left off: right in the middle of thingsAustralian flanker shows he still has tons to offer after 18-month international sabbaticalSun Jun 10 2018 - 14:00
