Road to Australia 2027 · Pool D
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'I'm so proud of my Irish family and my Irish heritage' - Jamie Benson's alternative route to the Ireland squad RTE.ie
‘It hurt me a lot, it definitely fuels me’: Joey Carbery driven to rejoin Ireland squad BreakingNews.ie
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‘Everything just goes up a level’: James McNabney learning at speed with Ireland BreakingNews.ie
South Africa to face Ireland in November without four key players BreakingNews.ie
McMillan: Not too late for more Munster men to target World Cup slot with Ireland BreakingNews.ie
‘We’ve got a bit of work to do’: Nations Championship a test for Ireland’s World Cup ambitions BreakingNews.ie
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Irish Rugby reported that Andy Farrell extended his contract as Ireland men’s head coach through the 2031 World Cup. The June announcement establishes coaching continuity for the build-up to Australia 2027 and the following tournament cycle.
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As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
Fitness the start point in Paul O'Connell's Ireland pack vision Irish Examiner
A wrist injury sustained in France restricted Prendergast to a rehabilitation role during last week’s Ireland preparation week.
'In life you don't get to choose your opportunities': Jamie Benson ready to seize Ireland chance Irish Examiner
Leinster comfortably defeated Connacht 5-50 in the URC on Friday evening, rising well above their west-Ireland opponents in the standings.
Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi has finalized Argentina’s first roster for the Nations Championship. His 33-man roster will travel to Dublin to prepare Argentina’s opening match of November on Friday, November 06 against Ireland. The naming of the roster comes with the notable inclusion of a returning…
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.
Ireland XV have named a 28-man squad for their upcoming clash with Fiji 'A' at Virgin Media Park, with nine Munster players included.
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.
Former England prop Kieran Brookes is called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A next month.
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Tadhg Furlong is set to find out his Nations Championship fate after a serious accusation.
Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.
James McNabney ready to saddle up when called by Ireland Irish Examiner
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Centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury.
Ireland have suffered yet another injury blow ahead of the Nations Championship.
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.
It’s time for our Monday wrap on who has their name in lights and who is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend.
Tadhg Furlong in red? The sliding doors moment that could have changed Irish rugby Irish Examiner
7 Rugby Stars That Have Played For Both Ireland And England Balls.ie
Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan has given his verdict on seeing Leinster’s all-international front-row getting taken to the cleaners last weekend in South Africa.
Influential forward Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month.
The Ireland international played 17 times for Leinster in all competitions last season.
Ireland secure a comprehensive 43-19 win over Japan in their international Test at Virgin Media Park in Cork.
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
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Ireland's 2027 Women's Six Nations encounter with England will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Simon Zebo says the standard of rugby in the United Rugby Championship has increased ten-fold as he makes his predictions for the coming season.
Five Irish Rugby Stars Who Could Solve Andy Farrell Headaches With URC Leap This Season Balls.ie
Ireland international number eight Sean Jansen has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Connacht ahead of the new URC season.
It was quite the journey for Jimmy O’Brien from there to here, a long stint in the Test rugby wilderness and then a sudden return to prominence in July.
Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams as they build on progress made in recent years.
For a man whose rugby career is in a hurry, Tommy O’Brien was an oasis of calm last week when reflecting on the cruel end to his inspiring breakthrough Test season with Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Last Wednesday’s mood in Dublin was sweetness and light for Josh van der Flier, who was out front modelling Ireland’s latest jersey reveal for Canterbury.
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OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton catches up with Ulster & Ireland's Nick Timoney & Nathan Doak in the stands of the Affidea Stadium, ahead of a huge interpro clash with Munster this Saturday. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | Get your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ To become…
Captions were unavailable. This preview uses the uploader’s description.Good morning folks, we have a stacked show lined up for you this morning… 7:35: Friday morning's papers w/ Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon & Enda Coll 8:00: Kazakhstan v Ireland w/ Julie-Ann Russell 8:30: Liverpool v Manchester City w/ John Brewin 9:00: Weekend in Irish rugby w/ Alan Quinlan Grab a cuppa, sit back &…
Captions were unavailable. This preview uses the uploader’s description.In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by current stars and future legends of Ulster rugby, Stuart McCloskey, James Hume and Dave McCann. This was the third of our Rugby Roadshows, as the URC is well…
Captions were unavailable. This preview uses the uploader’s description.Cliona Foley joins Shane Hannon in studio for today's Sunday Paper Review after another mental week in Irish sport. Ireland face Isreal again tonight in the last Nations League fixture of this International window, after a day of press conference drama. The second game of the URC saw Leinster still looking for a win as…
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