Ireland Rugby

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

  • Monday, 3. June, 2013
    Schmidt arrival to inspire Ireland

    Schmidt arrival to inspire Ireland

    Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne believes that the chance to impress new coach Joe Schmidt will drive the tourists to success in North America.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Best loving life with Lions

    Rory Best says he is living the dream after arriving in Hong Kong to join up with the British and Irish Lions squad.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013
    Best Lions call-up overdue

    Best Lions call-up overdue

    Ireland acting head coach Les Kiss and captain Peter O'Mahony have welcomed Rory Best's call-up by the Lions.

  • Monday, 27. May, 2013
    Gatland: Best can make an impact

    Gatland: Best can make an impact

    Warren Gatland has backed Rory Best to make a big impact on the British and Irish Lions tour after the Ulster hooker received a late-call up.

  • Sunday, 26. May, 2013
    Best called into Lions squad

    Best called into Lions squad

    Ireland hooker Rory Best has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    Ireland Name Roster for Summer Tour to U.S.

    Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss announces the squad for the summer tour to North America, and he also reveals the make-up of the Emerging Ireland squad for the Tblisi Cup competition

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Best leads Ireland in summer tour

    Best leads Ireland in summer tour

    Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being snubbed by the British and Irish Lions.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll decides to play on

    O'Driscoll decides to play on

    Brian O'Driscoll will continue to play for Ireland and Leinster next season after agreeing a new one-year deal with the Irish RFU.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Murphy set for retirement

    Murphy set for retirement

    Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy has confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    British and Irish Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll has admitted he suffered nerves before being confirmed in the 2013 squad to tour Australia.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Sam Warburton has revealed he had to keep his appointment as British and Irish Lions captain a closely-guarded secret for nine days.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Warren Gatland insists the possibility of Jonny Wilkinson joining the British and Irish Lions in the event of injury remains shrouded in doubt.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Jamie Roberts has spoken of his pride at seeing Cardiff Blues and Wales team-mate Sam Warburton named as captain for the British

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Australian media blasts Lions squad

    Australian media blasts Lions squad

    Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad has been branded a "slab of red meat" in the Australian media.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Barnes questions Lions omissions

    Barnes questions Lions omissions

    Stuart Barnes has criticised Warren Gatland's decision to omit Chris Robshaw and Jonny Wilkinson from the Lions tour.