Eddie Jones has been left distinctly unimpressed after it was decided by World Rugby that his Japan side would have to play their Nations Championship clash with Ireland in Australia. It was announced ...

Ireland will be keen to escape from beneath the yoke of rugby history that has weighed heavily in the past. Three Irish victories in 24 Six Nations matches between the countries, none of which came in ...

London Irish are continuing to explore a return to professional rugby London Irish are continuing to explore a return to professional rugby with routes into both Prem Rugby and the URC being assessed, ...

Former Ireland, Munster and Lions captain Paul O’Connell is sitting in the bowels of the Aviva Stadium eating an orange. “Do you mind me eating this?” he asks politely, before he peels the fruit. The ...

Head coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations clash against France in Clermont (8.10pm Irish time). Following last weekend's ...

Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Edel McMahon to reflect on how that contest unfolded, where the game was won and lost. We’ll hear reaction, break down the key performances, and ask what lessons ...

Japan will host Ireland in an historic Nations Championship Test match at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday, July 11. The match will be the first neutral Test hosted in Australia since ...

Expect to see the atmosphere in Stade Marcel-Michelin play as big a role as any player on the pitch. The stadium design traps noise and turns it into a relentless wave of pressure. The chants of Allez ...

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After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against France Twelve months ago Erin King was not only told she may never play rugby again but ...

Back row Erin King was named Ireland captain at the age of 22 From being told she might not ever run again to taking the Ireland captaincy at 22, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King. She ...