Ireland Rugby

Ireland is one of the top rugby nations in the world.

  • Monday, 27. February, 2012
    Fitness boost for Ireland

    Fitness boost for Ireland

    Ireland are confident they have no long-term injury issues following their Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday.

  • Monday, 27. February, 2012
    Ireland relishing Paris test

    Ireland relishing Paris test

    Keith Earls insists Ireland's spirits have been lifted for their daunting trip to Paris by their resounding Six Nations victory over Italy.

  • Sunday, 26. February, 2012
    Earls eyeing O'Driscoll role

    Earls eyeing O'Driscoll role

    Keith Earls is determined to prove he is worthy of becoming Brian O'Driscoll's successor as Ireland's outside centre.

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012

    Irish cruise fails to arouse Kidney

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney refused to get carried away by Ireland's 42-10 victory over Italy at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to claim their first win of this year's Six Nations tournament and end a run of three successive home defeats.

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012
    O'Connell ready for French test

    O'Connell ready for French test

    Paul O'Connell believes Ireland's chances of triumphing in Paris next weekend have improved following the 6 Nations victory over Italy.

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012
    Clinical Ireland crush Azzurri

    Clinical Ireland crush Azzurri

    Tommy Bowe led the assault as Ireland thrust themselves back into 6 Nations title contention with a comprehensive 42-10 home win over Italy.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012

    Ireland must do without coach Smal

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal has been unwell and won't be present at this weekend's Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin on Saturday, or for the rest of the tournament.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Smal change for Irish

    Smal change for Irish

    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal will take no further part in the 6 Nations because of an eye condition.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Best: Home form must improve

    Best: Home form must improve

    Rory Best admits Ireland's record at the Aviva Stadium is unacceptable as they seek to avoid a fourth successive defeat on home soil.

  • Thursday, 23. February, 2012
    Ferris seeks home comforts

    Ferris seeks home comforts

    Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris insists the transformation of the Aviva Stadium into a fortress must begin by routing Italy on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    D'Arcy: Time for talk is over

    D'Arcy: Time for talk is over

    Gordon D'Arcy has demanded his Ireland team-mates reward the loyalty shown in them by management and supporters.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    Botes handed first Italy start

    Botes handed first Italy start

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to face Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium (1.30pm).

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    Kidney wary of improving Italy

    Kidney wary of improving Italy

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Italy are no longer easy pickings in the latter stages of matches.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Ireland raring to go

    O'Connell: Ireland raring to go

    Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits his team are growing impatient to nudge their Six Nations back on track against Italy on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012

    Irish stick with tried and tested

    Ireland named an unchanged side here Tuesday for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy at Lansdowne Road.