Ireland Rugby

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

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Best wants more from Ireland

    Best wants more from Ireland

    Rory Best says Ireland possess the temperament to deliver on the big occasion but has demanded they raise standards throughout the World Cup.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Gaffney hails 'monumental' win

    Backs coach Alan Gaffney has described Ireland's World Cup victory over Australia as "monumental".

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Brian O'Driscoll insists the determination of Ireland's old guard to make an impact at the World Cup is mirrored by their younger players.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Quade Cooper believes Ireland's 15-6 victory over Australia has sounded their arrival as a major force at the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ferris: This is only the start

    Ferris: This is only the start

    Stephen Ferris reflected on Ireland's stunning upset of Australia by promising it is only the beginning of their World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ireland seek talks with O'Gara

    Ireland seek talks with O'Gara

    Ireland will seek to persuade Ronan O'Gara to shelve any retirement plans after the fly-half hinted the World Cup will be his Test swansong.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Kidney's men open up cup

    Kidney's men open up cup

    The 2011 World Cup final looks set to be a battle of the hemispheres following Ireland's 15-6 upset of Australia at Eden Park.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to the tremendous Irish fans after his side caused a World Cup shock by beating Australia 15-6.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia 15-6 at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Kiss targets Wallabies pair

    Ireland defence coach Les Kiss insists shutting down Will Genia and Quade Cooper is the key to success at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Best: Kiwis backing Ireland

    Rory Best insists Ireland will embrace the support of New Zealand when they face Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    O'Connell issues battle cry

    O'Connell issues battle cry

    Paul O'Connell has demanded Ireland summon the ferocity needed to defy the odds and stun Australia in Saturday's critical World Cup showdown.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    James O'Connor has been recalled by Australia for the crunch World Cup Pool C clash with Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: It's time to shine

    O'Driscoll: It's time to shine

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has called on his team-mates to take their chance to shine against Australia in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Irish relishing Wallabies clash

    Irish relishing Wallabies clash

    Declan Kidney insists the greatest challenge facing Ireland ahead of their clash with Australia is diffusing the team's enthusiasm.