Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher will both make their first starts for Ireland, while Scott Bemand is set to hand three players their debuts in Saturday's rematch with Japan in Cork. Rugby • 22 hrs
Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher will both make their first starts for Ireland, while Scott Bemand is set to hand three players their debuts in Saturday's rematch with Japan in Cork. Rugby • 22 hrs
Crowley targeting Christmas return amid injury layoff Jack Crowley is still hoping to return to Munster action at some point over the festive period, but has acknowledged ongoing uncertainty on how his body will recover from a vascular lower limb injury that has kept him out since April. Rugby • 30 Sep
Crowley targeting Christmas return amid injury layoff Jack Crowley is still hoping to return to Munster action at some point over the festive period, but has acknowledged ongoing uncertainty on how his body will recover from a vascular lower limb injury that has kept him out since April. Rugby • 30 Sep
Ireland to make Aviva return for Women's 6N clash The IRFU have confirmed that the Ireland women's side will return to Aviva Stadium in 2027 for their Six Nations clash with England next May. Rugby • 30 Sep
Ireland to make Aviva return for Women's 6N clash The IRFU have confirmed that the Ireland women's side will return to Aviva Stadium in 2027 for their Six Nations clash with England next May. Rugby • 30 Sep
Parsons: History on home soil is 'really special' In two Tests at Dexcom Stadium, Beibhinn Parsons has crossed for five Ireland tries, and this afternoon's two against Japan in Galway sent the winger into the record books. Rugby • 27 Sep
Parsons: History on home soil is 'really special' In two Tests at Dexcom Stadium, Beibhinn Parsons has crossed for five Ireland tries, and this afternoon's two against Japan in Galway sent the winger into the record books. Rugby • 27 Sep
Parsons breaks record as Ireland hold off Japan in Galway Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland's record tryscorer, as Scott Bemand's side returned to winning ways in the WXV Global Series. Rugby • 27 Sep
Parsons breaks record as Ireland hold off Japan in Galway Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland's record tryscorer, as Scott Bemand's side returned to winning ways in the WXV Global Series. Rugby • 27 Sep
WXV Global Series: Ireland 31-24 Japan recap Ireland bounce back to see off Japan in Galway's Dexcom Stadium, to secure their first win of the 2026 WXV Global Series. Rugby • 27 Sep
WXV Global Series: Ireland 31-24 Japan recap Ireland bounce back to see off Japan in Galway's Dexcom Stadium, to secure their first win of the 2026 WXV Global Series. Rugby • 27 Sep
URC: Munster 20-26 Glasgow recap Munster will be hoping to start the new season on a high as they face arch rivals Glasgow. Rugby • 26 Sep
URC: Munster 20-26 Glasgow recap Munster will be hoping to start the new season on a high as they face arch rivals Glasgow. Rugby • 26 Sep
Season opener blues as Leinster defeated by Lions Leinster slipped to a 27-26 defeat against the Lions in their United Rugby Championship opener, despite Fintan Gunne scoring a first-half hat-trick. Rugby • 26 Sep
Season opener blues as Leinster defeated by Lions Leinster slipped to a 27-26 defeat against the Lions in their United Rugby Championship opener, despite Fintan Gunne scoring a first-half hat-trick. Rugby • 26 Sep
URC: Lions 27-26 Leinster recap The defending champions have been defeated in Johannesburg in their season opener. Rugby • 26 Sep
URC: Lions 27-26 Leinster recap The defending champions have been defeated in Johannesburg in their season opener. Rugby • 26 Sep
Expect a backlash from Ireland after USA 'blip' By this afternoon, we should have a better sense of whether last week's defeat to the USA was a bump in the road, or something or real concern. Rugby • 27 Sep
Expect a backlash from Ireland after USA 'blip' By this afternoon, we should have a better sense of whether last week's defeat to the USA was a bump in the road, or something or real concern. Rugby • 27 Sep
Reilly cites 'easy fixes' as Ireland look to bounce back Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says there is no sense of panic after last week's second-half collapse against the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 26 Sep
Reilly cites 'easy fixes' as Ireland look to bounce back Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says there is no sense of panic after last week's second-half collapse against the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 26 Sep
Wafer out as Ireland make six changes for Japan Test Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made six changes to his side to face Japan on Sunday (12.45pm) in Galway's Dexcom Stadium, with Aoife Wafer missing out due to injury. Rugby • 25 Sep
Wafer out as Ireland make six changes for Japan Test Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made six changes to his side to face Japan on Sunday (12.45pm) in Galway's Dexcom Stadium, with Aoife Wafer missing out due to injury. Rugby • 25 Sep
Second-half struggles 'a learning curve' for Ireland While Ireland's defeat to the USA on Sunday did come as a shock, it exposed a trend in their game that has been quietly bubbling under the surface for a while. Rugby • 25 Sep
Second-half struggles 'a learning curve' for Ireland While Ireland's defeat to the USA on Sunday did come as a shock, it exposed a trend in their game that has been quietly bubbling under the surface for a while. Rugby • 25 Sep
Leinster looking to 'prove a point' in opening URC rounds Having made a slow start to last year's URC season, Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy has stressed that the defending champions will have a point to prove this time around. Rugby • 23 Sep
Leinster looking to 'prove a point' in opening URC rounds Having made a slow start to last year's URC season, Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy has stressed that the defending champions will have a point to prove this time around. Rugby • 23 Sep
Nienaber: 'We're working as hard as we can' Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has said that despite being two-time defending champions, his squad are working as hard as they can to retain their crown. Rugby • 22 Sep
Nienaber: 'We're working as hard as we can' Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has said that despite being two-time defending champions, his squad are working as hard as they can to retain their crown. Rugby • 22 Sep
Gibson-Park sidelined as Porter, O'Brien back training Leinster have confirmed that Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to a "minor groin injury" but Andrew Porter, Tommy O'Brien and Joey Carbery are increasing their training loads ahead of the start of the new season. Rugby • 21 Sep
Gibson-Park sidelined as Porter, O'Brien back training Leinster have confirmed that Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to a "minor groin injury" but Andrew Porter, Tommy O'Brien and Joey Carbery are increasing their training loads ahead of the start of the new season. Rugby • 21 Sep
USA defeat doesn't dampen debut feeling for Adams Verling A 40-36 defeat to the USA means it won't go down as a dream debut for Ireland's latest international Jemima Adams Verling, but the Connacht back row insists her first cap is still "the most incredible experience" of her life. Rugby • 21 Sep
USA defeat doesn't dampen debut feeling for Adams Verling A 40-36 defeat to the USA means it won't go down as a dream debut for Ireland's latest international Jemima Adams Verling, but the Connacht back row insists her first cap is still "the most incredible experience" of her life. Rugby • 21 Sep
Bemand: 'We've to be smarter when we come under pressure' Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side must get "smarter" after their second half collapse led to a shock 40-36 defeat to the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 21 Sep
Bemand: 'We've to be smarter when we come under pressure' Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side must get "smarter" after their second half collapse led to a shock 40-36 defeat to the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 21 Sep
Ireland throw away 19-point lead in defeat to USA Ireland threw away a 19-point lead to lose to the United States 36-40 in Tallaght in their opening game of the WXV Global Series. Rugby • 20 Sep
Ireland throw away 19-point lead in defeat to USA Ireland threw away a 19-point lead to lose to the United States 36-40 in Tallaght in their opening game of the WXV Global Series. Rugby • 20 Sep
Preview: Ireland out to keep ball rolling against USA Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's WXV Global Series opener against the USA, as Scott Bemand and his side look to pick up where they left off in the Six Nations. Rugby • 20 Sep
Preview: Ireland out to keep ball rolling against USA Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's WXV Global Series opener against the USA, as Scott Bemand and his side look to pick up where they left off in the Six Nations. Rugby • 20 Sep
Ireland v USA women: All you need to know Ireland open their 2026 WXV Global Series account against the USA in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, as Scott Bemand's squad look to keep their rising going. Rugby • 19 Sep
Ireland v USA women: All you need to know Ireland open their 2026 WXV Global Series account against the USA in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, as Scott Bemand's squad look to keep their rising going. Rugby • 19 Sep
Adams Verling set for debut in Ireland's WXV opener Connacht's Jemima Adams Verling will make her Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series meeting with the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 18 Sep
Adams Verling set for debut in Ireland's WXV opener Connacht's Jemima Adams Verling will make her Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series meeting with the USA in Tallaght. Rugby • 18 Sep
Bemand: WXV Global Series a chance to build depth Ireland head coach Scott Bemand insists building squad depth is a top priority as his side begin their latest campaign this weekend. Rugby • 17 Sep
Bemand: WXV Global Series a chance to build depth Ireland head coach Scott Bemand insists building squad depth is a top priority as his side begin their latest campaign this weekend. Rugby • 17 Sep
Cantwell excited by 'massive' PWR merger opportunity The IRFU is expected to discover if its bid to join Premiership Women's Rugby is successful in the next three to four months, with a potential merger for the 2028/29 season on the cards. Rugby • 16 Sep
Cantwell excited by 'massive' PWR merger opportunity The IRFU is expected to discover if its bid to join Premiership Women's Rugby is successful in the next three to four months, with a potential merger for the 2028/29 season on the cards. Rugby • 16 Sep
Nankivell: ' I would love to stay here at Munster' Munster centre Alex Nankivell has confessed his wishes to remain in Ireland and with the province for the foreseeable, as he heads into his fourth season, and a contract year. Rugby • 18 Sep
Nankivell: ' I would love to stay here at Munster' Munster centre Alex Nankivell has confessed his wishes to remain in Ireland and with the province for the foreseeable, as he heads into his fourth season, and a contract year. Rugby • 18 Sep
