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Ireland in good shape heading into World Cup – Conor Murray

August 29, 2023

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is upbeat about his team’s chances in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign. Ireland are grouped in Pool B alongside…

New Zealand drop to fourth place in World Rugby Rankings

August 28, 2023

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup…

Injured Healy misses out on selection as Ireland confirm World Cup squad

August 27, 2023

Ireland have left out veteran prop Cian Healy from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad announced on Sunday. Healy picked a leg injury during…

Match Centre: Ireland 17-13 Samoa

August 27, 2023

Ireland 17-13 Samoa, Bayonne Conor Murray and Rob Herring scored second half tries as Ireland came from behind to edge out Samoa 17-13 in…

Ireland to name World Cup squad on Sunday

August 25, 2023

Ireland have changed the date for the announcement of Rugby World Cup squad which will now be unveiled on Sunday. Head coach Andy Farrell…

Ireland include uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in squad ahead of Samoa game

August 22, 2023

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in the squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa…

Ireland’s Sene Naoupu: ‘Fearless young stars can ‘thrive’ going forward’

April 15, 2021

Ireland face France in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday and Sene Naoupu is excited by the young generation which shone in their opening…

Ireland’s Kathryn Dane: “It is even more important now that we ensure the wellbeing of our players”

April 8, 2021

For her PhD, scrum-half Kathryn Dane is investigating injuries related to tackling in women’s rugby whilst also preparing for the beginning of Ireland’s Six…

Tests against New Zealand will be ideal preparation for World Cup – Robbie Henshaw

December 15, 2020

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes facing New Zealand will be ideal preparation for the 2023 World Cup scheduled to be played in France. Andy…

2023 Rugby World Cup Reaction: England in pool with Argentina and Japan, Ireland to meet Scotland

December 14, 2020

England will face Argentina and Japan in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup in 2023 whilst Scotland take on Ireland and hosts France…