Ireland Rugby

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

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Earls centre of attention for Ireland

    Keith Earls was given the task of filling the void created by Brian O'Driscoll's absence as Ireland named their side to face Wales in this weekend's Six Nations opener.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Earls to play at outside centre

    Earls to play at outside centre

    Keith Earls has been chosen to replace Brian O'Driscoll for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Irish eye O'Driscoll replacement

    Irish eye O'Driscoll replacement

    All eyes will be on Brian O'Driscoll's replacement at outside centre when Ireland name their team for the Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012
    Fitzgerald could face France

    Fitzgerald could face France

    Luke Fitzgerald has an outside chance of being available for the second round of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Three Wolfhounds in Irish squad

    The Ireland management have named a 32-man squad as preparations reach their final stages for the team's opening match of the 2012 Six Nations against Wales next Sunday.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012
    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland call-up uncapped quintet

    Ireland have included five uncapped players among a 32-man squad named ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.

  • Saturday, 28. January, 2012
    Saxons too strong for Wolfhounds

    Saxons too strong for Wolfhounds

    Ben Spencer and Thomas Waldrom scored the tries as the England Saxons beat the Ireland Wolfhounds 23-17 on Saturday evening.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Henry captains Wolfhounds

    Ulster flanker Chris Henry will lead the Ireland Wolfhounds against England Saxons at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012
    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Kidney: I've made up my mind

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has chosen who will fill the boots of one of Test rugby's greatest players.

  • Wednesday, 25. January, 2012
    O'Connell lifted by club glory

    O'Connell lifted by club glory

    Paul O'Connell hopes Ireland will be able to take positive energy from their domestic sides' success in Europe.

  • Wednesday, 25. January, 2012

    Kidney anticipating a tight contest

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has forecast that the Six Nations starting next month will be a tight contest unlikely to produce a Grand Slam winner.

  • Wednesday, 25. January, 2012
    Kidney expects tight tournament

    Kidney expects tight tournament

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has predicted a ferociously contested Six Nations that is unlikely to produce a Grand Slam winner.

  • Friday, 20. January, 2012
    Kearney gets Ireland appointment

    Kearney gets Ireland appointment

    Ireland have appointed Michael Kearney as their new team manager.

  • Wednesday, 18. January, 2012
    Fitzgerald omitted by Ireland

    Fitzgerald omitted by Ireland

    Ireland have named six "up and coming players" but no Luke Fitzgerald in their 24-man training squad for the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 18. January, 2012

    Kidney puts faith in the old guard

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has relied entirely on last year's World Cup squad for his initial 24-man squad for the Six Nations which was named on Wednesday.