Ireland Rugby

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

  • 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.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    All the Best for Ireland

    All the Best for Ireland

    Ireland have confirmed hooker Rory Best will face Wales in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll praise for Roberts

    O'Driscoll praise for Roberts

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is relishing going up against Wales centre Jamie Roberts in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Best on course to face Wales

    Best on course to face Wales

    Rory Best retains hope of playing in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales after making "great progress" in his rehabilitation.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll wants no regrets

    O'Driscoll wants no regrets

    Brian O'Driscoll insists Ireland must be able to reflect on their World Cup quarter-final against Wales knowing they gave everything.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Rory given Best chance

    Rory given Best chance

    Ireland will give Rory Best every chance to prove his fitness after naming an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup date against Wales.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Irish fans immense - O'Callaghan

    Irish fans immense - O'Callaghan

    Donncha O'Callaghan has described the hordes of supporters following Ireland across New Zealand as the "Aviva Stadium on crack".

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Bowe out to make history

    Bowe out to make history

    Tommy Bowe is confident the huge self-belief in the Ireland squad can help them into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in history.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Ferris happy with back row

    Ferris happy with back row

    Stephen Ferris insists Ireland's back row is capable of mixing it with any loose trio at the World Cup.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Best a serious doubt for Irish

    Best a serious doubt for Irish

    Rory Best's participation in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday is in serious doubt.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Kearney: Italy was a big win

    Kearney: Italy was a big win

    Rob Kearney insists Ireland's victory over Italy has confirmed their status as a genuine force at the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Jones predicts epic showdown

    Jones predicts epic showdown

    Ryan Jones has predicted "one hell of a game'' when Wales and Ireland contest a place in the World Cup semi-finals next Saturday.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Mallett fancies Ireland

    Mallett fancies Ireland

    Italy coach Nick Mallett believes Ireland are capable of reaching the World Cup final, asking: "Where is their weakness?"

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    O'Brien keeping grounded

    O'Brien keeping grounded

    Sean O'Brien declared the job was only half done after Ireland reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 36-6 victory over Italy.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll ready for Wales date

    O'Driscoll ready for Wales date

    Brian O'Driscoll is relishing a chance to take on Wales for a place in the World Cup semi-finals following their victory over Italy.