Munster part ways with Graham Rowntree
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Cantwell earned 86 caps for Ireland
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At a time when rugby was starting to win the battle it is in danger of losing the war
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Irish rugby organisation joins French Rugby Federation in opposition to proposed rule
Irish international (60) allegedly stole money while he was managing director of Bank of Ireland Private Bank a decade ago
World Rugby proposal has been strongly opposed by a combination of ruling and player bodies in France
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
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Irish rugby’s new streaming service was flawless, and Emerging Ireland’s performance was worth celebrating too
Last trip to South Africa in 2022 under Simon Easterby proved an unqualified success with half a dozen players going on to make an impact at senior Test level
Jason Cowman spent 10 years with Leinster before joining the Ireland set-up
Guidelines given on supportive clothing for female players, of whom there are nearly two million worldwide
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
Andy Farrell to begin Lions sabbatical ahead of next summer’s tour to Australia
There has been some tentative interest in the idea from Ireland
Head coach Scott Bemand is just one of the shrewd appointments made by the IRFU since it started backing the women’s team more effectively
Canterbury draw inspiration from Cliffs of Moher and Giants Causeway for new-look 2024/25 kit
Growing the commercial side of the club will be the focus of Shane Nolan especially as its RDS base is redeveloped
The 62-year-old will not be full-time, operating on a consultancy basis over the next two years
Ireland has already qualified for the tournament, which will be staged in Australia
More than 22 years on from the life-changing incident, McCarthy’s belief in a breakthrough is undiminished
Welsh man is one of the most decorated coaches in world rugby and comes to Ireland from England
From next season on, Irish provinces won’t be permitted to sign non-Irish qualified frontrow players, confirms David Humphreys
The Rupert Guinness Theatre requires ‘substantial investment’; Def Leppard frontman at the top of the tree; and Garret FitzGerald’s love note from Sophia Loren
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties
IRFU women’s director of rugby position to be filled by September
New position, which will report directly to chief executive Kevin Potts, set to be filled by the end of the year
Aviva has held the naming rights since 2010 and is in exclusive talks to renew for another five years
Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions
Current system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantage
Sevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquote
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices