Ireland Rugby

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

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Murphy edging towards retirement

    Murphy edging towards retirement

    Geordan Murphy will make a final decision on his Ireland future before next year's Six Nations, but expects to announce his retirement.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011

    Plenty more left in BoD's Test tank

    There may be a clamour for him to join the growing list at the exit door after the World Cup, but Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is not yet ready to step off the international stage.

  • Tuesday, 25. October, 2011
    Rankings slide for Wales

    Rankings slide for Wales

    Wales have dropped two places in the International Rugby Board's latest world rankings, despite their World Cup heroics.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    England agree to 2015 changes

    England agree to 2015 changes

    England have agreed to play midweek matches when they host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the leading nations backed proposals over fixtures.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Stephen Ferris is convinced Wales can win the Rugby World Cup after their 22-10 victory over Ireland in the quarter-finals.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Best bemoans missing chance

    Best bemoans missing chance

    Rory Best admits heartbroken Ireland are tormented by their failed attempt to win a World Cup they will forever view as a missed opportunity.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Bowe rues missed opportunity

    Bowe rues missed opportunity

    Tommy Bowe admits Ireland squandered a glorious chance to make history with their 22-10 defeat by Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll down after defeat

    O'Driscoll down after defeat

    Brian O'Driscoll spoke of the crushing disappointment of Ireland's World Cup exit, but accepted they had come up short against Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Sam Warburton hailed Wales' progression to the World Cup semi-finals as a "massive achievement" following their 22-10 success over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Brilliant Wales roared into the World Cup semi-finals after an epic 22-10 win over Ireland that showcased European rugby at its finest.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    Shane Williams will be the elder statesman in a Wales team targeting World Cup quarter-final success against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Wales set for back-row battle

    Wales set for back-row battle

    Dan Lydiate believes Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien will pose a serious threat to Wales' World Cup semi-final ambitions.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    All the Best for Ireland

    All the Best for Ireland

    Ireland hooker Rory Best has been passed fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Wellington Regional Stadium.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    Donncha O'Callaghan is predicting an epic duel between opensides Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Earls has that winning feeling

    Earls has that winning feeling

    Keith Earls senses that Ireland are in the process of building something special at the World Cup that will culminate in reaching the final.