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Big wins for Malone and Ballyclare in All Ireland League News Letter13:58
Simon Zebo lands pointed Johnny sexton dig amid Joe Schmidt broadside Balls.ie14:01
Brian O’Driscoll reveals Ciaran Frawley ‘request’ which contradicts ‘narrative’ after… Planet Rugby11:15
Brian O’Driscoll ‘super impressed’ by rising fly-half star but issues warning after Sam… Planet Rugby21:15
'I'm looking forward to playing against Craig, but it's not about me or Craig' The4220:08
Ireland suffer major Aoife Wafer blow ahead of South Africa Tests RugbyPass13:56
Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa The4212:49

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Big wins for Malone and Ballyclare in All Ireland League News Letter13:58 11-Oct-26
'It's given me a sense of belonging': the visually impaired rugby players representing Ireland BBC07:02 11-Oct-26
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Simon Zebo Lands Pointed Johnny Sexton Dig Amid Joe Schmidt Broadside Balls.ie14:01 10-Oct-26
Shaky start for ail standard bearers has challengers eyeing away wins The Irish Times06:03 10-Oct-26
2009: Ireland end 61-year Slam drought RBS 6 Nations - Official Site01:25 10-Oct-26
Brian O’Driscoll ‘super impressed’ by rising fly-half star but issues warning after Sam… Planet Rugby21:15 9-Oct-26
Ireland friendships will be put on hold as Doak prepares for Ulster crucial inter-pro clash with Munster The Irish News20:13 9-Oct-26
'I'm looking forward to playing against Craig, but it's not about me or Craig' The4220:08 9-Oct-26
Ulster's Nathan Doak primed for massive Ravenhill clash with Munster News Letter20:05 9-Oct-26
Bemand Names Ireland Squad For WXV Global Series Trip To South Africa Connacht Rugby18:00 9-Oct-26
Ireland rugby legends take time out with wives for San Sebastian group trip Belfast Live16:46 9-Oct-26
Ex-Ireland coach’s verdict on World Rugby’s ‘striking feature’ problem after Leinster ‘taken to … Planet Rugby14:38 9-Oct-26
Ireland suffer major Aoife Wafer blow ahead of South Africa Tests RugbyPass13:56 9-Oct-26
Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa The4212:49 9-Oct-26
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's South Africa Tests BBC12:30 9-Oct-26
Brian O’Driscoll reveals Ciaran Frawley ‘request’ which contradicts ‘narrative’ after… Planet Rugby11:15 9-Oct-26
SPORT ROUND-UP: Future of Limerick FC name revealed, Limerick Eagles in Men’s Super League Action, local GAA action,… Limerick Post07:32 9-Oct-26
Bank of Ireland Weekend Club Preview Connacht Rugby01:00 9-Oct-26
Nick Timoney talks breakdown battles and Ireland ‘jobs on the line’ ahead of Munster’s visit to Belfast The Irish News20:08 8-Oct-26
Upg UK & Ireland and Mahle back Wheatley Hills Rufc in joint sponsorship Tyrepress19:02 8-Oct-26
Dan Sheehan to lead Leinster as Cullen names completely changed side to play Cardiff The Irish Times15:13 8-Oct-26
Ulster and Munster welcome back internationals for Belfast interpro The4214:48 8-Oct-26
Ireland rugby legends and WAGs enjoy weekend trip away Irish Mirror11:08 8-Oct-26
The Bok Women are heading to Cape Town Rugby 36509:25 8-Oct-26
Home is Where The Heart is for Leinster - two years has been too long says Ireland's summer… Irish Mirror07:04 8-Oct-26
Munster interim chief executive Avan Lee: ‘There have been issues, you don’t want that going forward’ The Irish Times06:03 8-Oct-26
‘I’ve something to contribute to Munster’: Avan Lee looks like an excellent appointment The Irish Times06:03 8-Oct-26
‘It’s a proper club ground’: Captain Dan Sheehan relishing Leinster’s return home The Irish Times06:03 8-Oct-26
Ireland must ‘thrive’ in physical South Africa challenge RugbyPass16:17 7-Oct-26
Ulster vs Munster: Ireland stars set to return for United Rugby Championship Belfast clash Belfast Live15:46 7-Oct-26
We picked our ultimate Ireland rugby U23 team Sports JOE10:29 7-Oct-26
Clayton McMillan expecting Munster to be given a tough time from Ulster's returning 'Ireland'… Irish Mirror07:21 7-Oct-26
'Just 12 months ago, playing against anyone for Ireland was still almost like a dream' The4221:35 6-Oct-26
Munster Rugby star receives first Ireland cap in win over Japan Limerick Leader08:35 6-Oct-26
Leinster: British and Irish Lions star in timely return but Ireland duo set for ‘further… Planet Rugby14:25 5-Oct-26
Big Ireland win sees Wales benefit in World Rugby rankings RugbyPass14:22 5-Oct-26
‘There’s a bigger score out there’: Ireland boss demands more after Japan win RugbyPass13:00 5-Oct-26
In the last month
Charlie O’Shea shines for Munster on encouraging weekend for Irish provinces The Irish Times17:14 4-Oct-26
Springbok Women beat Spain in Wxv as Ireland home Tests loom The South African13:23 4-Oct-26
Bemand hails debutants as Ireland continue to build depth in impressive win over Japan The4221:11 3-Oct-26
Ireland deliver improved performance to comfortably beat Japan The Irish Times17:52 3-Oct-26
Ireland 'building their depth' - Parsons BBC17:50 3-Oct-26
Seven-try Ireland stretch their superiority over Japan The4216:57 3-Oct-26
Seven-try Ireland seal consecutive wins over Japan BBC16:39 3-Oct-26
Ireland v Japan - text updates BBC13:40 3-Oct-26
Ireland demand more rounded performance for second Test against Japan The Irish Times06:07 3-Oct-26
Win tickets to Ireland v South Africa RBS 6 Nations - Official Site02:29 3-Oct-26
Lawrence Dallaglio calls for major England rugby union rule change - 'It's tragic' The Mirror13:51 2-Oct-26
Injured stars hope for Christmas miracles as URC rivals smell Irish blood in the water RugbyPass11:20 2-Oct-26
Jemima Adams Verling is high on life after breaking into Irish team The Irish Times06:12 2-Oct-26
Return of Ireland contingent just what the doctor ordered for Connacht in Treviso clash The Irish Times06:03 2-Oct-26
Versatile Ulster player Jamie Benson dreaming of Ireland opportunity News Letter20:07 1-Oct-26
Sione Tuipulotu back in Glasgow saddle as Ulster lose Ireland duo RugbyPass15:31 1-Oct-26
Ciarán Frawley will make Connacht debut at outhalf against Benetton The Irish Times15:26 1-Oct-26
Ulster recall Ireland stars for Urc test, with stalwart to make 150th appearance Belfast Live15:24 1-Oct-26
Ulster recall five Ireland internationals as they seek to bounce back at Glasgow The4215:09 1-Oct-26
Connacht to hand Ireland international debut at No.10 against Benetton in Italy Irish Mirror15:08 1-Oct-26
Daughter of Ireland legend to start as boss rings changes for second test against Japan Irish Mirror13:17 1-Oct-26
Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts BBC12:46 1-Oct-26
Seven Munster players named in Ireland squad for Japan test in Dublin Limerick Leader12:41 1-Oct-26
Clohessy and Gallagher to make first starts as Ireland name team to face Japan The4212:26 1-Oct-26
Bemand Names Ireland Team To Face Japan At Virgin Media Park Connacht Rugby12:22 1-Oct-26
Ireland XV hopefuls to get an outing against England 'A' in February The4211:24 1-Oct-26
‘We expect to win’: Sean Jansen makes no bones about Connacht’s target in Italian test The Irish Times06:07 1-Oct-26
Ireland looking forward to ‘massive’ Women’s Six Nations return to the Aviva Stadium The Irish Times06:07 1-Oct-26
Ireland sweat over captain ahead of Springbok showdown Rugby 36518:27 30-Sept-26
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow RugbyPass18:08 30-Sept-26
Leinster captain Caelan Doris ruled out for rest of the year due to injury The Irish Times17:05 30-Sept-26
Six Nations and Lions legend now has totally different career after secret plan Wales Online16:25 30-Sept-26
Ireland to return to Galway for 2027 Women's Six Nations Galway News15:46 30-Sept-26
Dexcom Stadium to host French W6N fixture Connacht Rugby15:29 30-Sept-26
Ireland Women to Host England at Aviva Stadium in 2027 Read Rugby Union12:49 30-Sept-26
Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations BBC12:21 30-Sept-26
Ireland set for Aviva Stadium return to face England in Women’s Six Nations The4212:20 30-Sept-26
'It's like Ireland's an ageist country, we try and retire people very early' - JJ Hanrahan The4212:20 30-Sept-26
Ireland confirm Aviva Stadium return for 2027 Women's Six Nations RugbyPass11:52 30-Sept-26
Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in 2027 Women's Six Nations Irish Examiner11:36 30-Sept-26
Ireland to make Aviva return for Women's 6N clash RTE10:41 30-Sept-26
Could Willis switch allegiance from England to Ireland? Sky Sports09:47 30-Sept-26
England star could make dramatic switch to Ireland ahead of World Cup Irish Mirror09:17 30-Sept-26
The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness BBC06:41 30-Sept-26
Richie Murphy's Urc 'reaction' goal for Ulster in Glasgow News Letter21:08 29-Sept-26
Toulouse star Jack Willis open to playing for Ireland The4220:44 29-Sept-26
‘She’s not the finished article’: Bemand challenges record-breaking Parsons to keep improving RugbyPass20:15 29-Sept-26
Could Jack Willis switch allegiance from England to Ireland? The Independent18:33 29-Sept-26
Urc latest: Munster boosted by retuning Ireland stars but four out while Leinster suffer… Planet Rugby16:00 29-Sept-26
Jack Willis Opens Door To Sensational Ireland Switch After Recently Becoming Eligible Balls.ie15:41 29-Sept-26
Ireland internationals return for Munster ahead of Bulls clash in Urc Limerick Leader14:32 29-Sept-26
Award-winning England star could switch allegiance to Ireland in stunning move Wales Online14:08 29-Sept-26
Chiefs learn of end-of-season depature just days into new campaign RugbyPass09:54 29-Sept-26
Can 'phenomenal' Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch? RugbyPass08:22 29-Sept-26
Connacht’s forward power to be strengthened with return of Irish internationals The Irish Times06:08 29-Sept-26
Irish provinces’ lack of depth harshly exposed by whitewash Urc weekend The Irish Times06:08 29-Sept-26
Wallabies lock in more Tests as road to Rugby World Cup takes shape RugbyPass01:35 29-Sept-26
Leinster allocated controversial referee for Champions Cup opener against French giants Irish Mirror17:25 28-Sept-26
Ex-England star in frame for Ireland squad after superb Munster debut Sports JOE16:21 28-Sept-26
All-Ireland League action heating up Limerick Post11:18 28-Sept-26
'If I had seen an Irish player doing what Ma'a Nonu did, I'd have ripped his head off' RugbyPass11:00 28-Sept-26
URC table: Irish sides hit 16 year low as South Africans and Scots sitting pretty RugbyPass10:09 28-Sept-26
Beibhinn Parsons breaks Ireland try-scoring record with brace against Japan Irish Mirror19:01 27-Sept-26
Ireland's Béibhinn Parsons celebrates making history again The4217:31 27-Sept-26
Record set as Ireland beat Japan Rugby 36516:55 27-Sept-26
'A win is our ultimate goal': Japan react to tight Ireland contest RugbyPass16:19 27-Sept-26
Ireland dig deep to see off stern Japan test in Galway The Irish Times16:09 27-Sept-26
'We need to be better': Ireland eye further improvement despite Japan win RugbyPass15:49 27-Sept-26
Talking points: 'Patchy' Ireland found a way to beat Japan in Galway RugbyPass15:38 27-Sept-26
Ireland dig deep to overcome stubborn Japan The4215:29 27-Sept-26
Parsons becomes record try scorer as Ireland beat Japan BBC15:27 27-Sept-26
Ireland player ratings v Japan | WXV Global Series 2026 RugbyPass14:57 27-Sept-26
What time and TV channel is Ireland v Japan on today in the Wxv Global Series? Irish Mirror06:08 27-Sept-26
Munster Rugby Deep Dive: Without Jack Crowley the Reds back-row 2026/27 need to be The Killers Irish Mirror12:49 26-Sept-26
The Best Rugby Player From Each Of The 32 Counties Balls.ie10:26 26-Sept-26
Aoibheann Reilly excited to return to starting line-up as Ireland prepare for Japan Test The Irish Times06:03 26-Sept-26
Five Munster Rugby players named in Ireland squad to face Japan Limerick Leader16:10 25-Sept-26
Bank of Ireland Cawley Cup Final Preview Connacht Rugby15:24 25-Sept-26

      
            
      
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