Ireland Rugby

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

  • Wednesday, 2. January, 2013
    O'Connell still a Lions hope

    O'Connell still a Lions hope

    Paul O'Connell is targeting a return to action in April - and a place in the Lions tour - after undergoing successful surgery on his back.

  • Thursday, 20. December, 2012
    Bowe sidelined for Six Nations

    Bowe sidelined for Six Nations

    Ireland wing Tommy Bowe is set to miss this season's entire Six Nations Championship after undergoing knee surgery.

  • Wednesday, 19. December, 2012

    O'Driscoll keen to lead Lions

    Brian O'Driscoll says it would be impossible to turn down the Lions captaincy if he was approached by Warren Gatland.

  • Tuesday, 18. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll back in training

    O'Driscoll back in training

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is back in training with Leinster following ankle surgery.

  • Sunday, 16. December, 2012
    Bowe injury concern for Irish

    Bowe injury concern for Irish

    Tommy Bowe is a major fitness doubt for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign this season.

  • Wednesday, 12. December, 2012
    McCarthy set for Leinster switch

    McCarthy set for Leinster switch

    Ireland international forward Mike McCarthy will leave Connacht at the end of this season and join Heineken Cup holders Leinster.

  • Thursday, 6. December, 2012
    Ferris goes under the knife

    Ferris goes under the knife

    Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris has undergone surgery after being injured in a RaboDirect PRO12 game last month.

  • Tuesday, 4. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll hints at quit plan

    O'Driscoll hints at quit plan

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has hinted at his retirement plan after admitting the 2015 Rugby World Cup is "18 months too far" for him.

  • Monday, 3. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll: Ireland must win pool

    O'Driscoll: Ireland must win pool

    Ireland superstar Brian O'Driscoll admits finishing top of Group D will be crucial at the 2015 World Cup.

  • Monday, 3. December, 2012
    England handed group of death

    England handed group of death

    England have been pitted against in an extremely tough 2015 Rugby World Cup pool that includes Australia and Wales.

  • Monday, 26. November, 2012
    Kidney: This is a manic job

    Kidney: This is a manic job

    Declan Kidney describes coaching Ireland as "manic" due to the roller-coaster nature of the job.

  • Sunday, 25. November, 2012
    Dream debut delights Gilroy

    Dream debut delights Gilroy

    Craig Gilroy was delighted after his dream Test debut helped Ireland earn a record 46-24 victory over Argentina.

  • Saturday, 24. November, 2012
    Gilroy: Future bright for Ireland

    Gilroy: Future bright for Ireland

    Ireland debutant Craig Gilroy has predicted an exciting time ahead for Declan Kidney's team.

  • Saturday, 24. November, 2012
    Ireland cruise past Pumas

    Ireland cruise past Pumas

    Ireland reacted to a potentially critical moment in Declan Kidney's reign as coach by posting a record 46-24 victory over Argentina in Dublin.

  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    Kiss wary of improved Pumas

    Kiss wary of improved Pumas

    Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss believes Argentina have been strengthened by their exposure to the Rugby Championship.