Ireland Rugby

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

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Buckley focused for Ireland

    Tony Buckley insists a run of games would help solve one of the great enigmas of Irish rugby.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Ireland shrug off O'Gara talk

    Ireland shrug off O'Gara talk

    Ireland are satisfied that Ronan O'Gara has no plans to retire from Test rugby.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    O'Gara future remains uncertain

    O'Gara future remains uncertain

    Ronan O'Gara has sought to end doubt over his Ireland future post-World Cup, yet succeeded only in fueling further speculation.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    O'Gara plays down quit talk

    Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara claims he has no intention of retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Jennings out to win trophy

    Jennings out to win trophy

    Shane Jennings will not be satisfied by Ireland's win over Australia unless they make it all the way to the World Cup final.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Earls promises more from backs

    Earls promises more from backs

    Keith Earls says Ireland's backline are ready to cut loose when they face Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • 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.