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Rating every Ireland player from the 2025 Six Nations: Talented back’s Lions chances ‘harmed’… Planet Rugby12:22
Brian O'Driscoll served with notice over 'misleading commercial practice' Irish Mirror13:56
Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll served shock notice by watchdog over social media activity Wales Online15:00
Munster boosted as key Ireland and Springbok stars return for URC clash Planet Rugby16:00
Leinster and Ireland No.10 signs new deal with province but central IRFU contract remains… Irish Mirror14:47
"That team was crazy" - Aoife Wafer's U18s side will surely never be beaten for raw talent Balls.ie17:52
Irish rugby legend served with notice over 'misleading commercial practice' on social media… Belfast Live14:20

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Ulster set to welcome back Ireland winger after nearly a year out: ‘He’s a big character’ Belfast Telegraph13:01

In the last hour

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell selects Ireland-dominated coaching staff ESPN.co.uk12:45

In the last 2 hours

Rating every Ireland player from the 2025 Six Nations: Talented back’s Lions chances ‘harmed’… Planet Rugby12:22

In the last 4 hours

‘Versatility, a fantastic mix of character and personality’: Farrell locks in Lions assistants for Australian assault The Roar11:20

British and Irish Lions coaching ticket announced as Andy Farrell turns to trusted Ireland… Planet Rugby10:50

Brian O'Driscoll was in hot water over Instagram posts Sports JOE10:38

Lions coach Farrell names assistants for Australia tour Yahoo! Australia10:37

Richard Wigglesworth and Simon Easterby named assistant coaches for Lions tour The Irish News10:25

Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman named in Andy Farrell’s green-tinged Lions… Belfast Telegraph10:19

Lions tour: Ireland coaches Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman to join coaching ticket The Irish Times10:15

Reaction As Andy Farrell Names Irish Dominated Lions Coaching Ticket Balls.ie10:14

Student Sport Ireland 3rd Level Rugby Finals Day Irish Rugby - Official Site10:10

British & Irish Lions select England coach as Andy Farrell makes announcement Daily and Sunday Express10:01

In the last 6 hours

Ireland U18 Schools Squad Named For Anniversary Match & Six Nations Festival Irish Rugby - Official Site09:08

Ulster set to welcome back ex-Ireland winger after nearly a year out: ‘He’s a big character’ Belfast Telegraph08:47

MATCH PREVIEW: Italy v Ireland RBS 6 Nations - Official Site08:34

In the last 8 hours

O'Dowd: Eight-day turnaround will help Ireland v Italy RTE06:51

Rising Ireland star Niamh O’Dowd credits team-mates and coaches for notable progress The Irish Times06:03

Earlier today

Niamh O’Dowd is racking up big numbers for Ireland after getting her chance at loosehead The Irish Independent02:38

Yesterday

"That Team Was Crazy" - Aoife Wafer's U18s Side Will Surely Never Be Beaten For Raw Talent Balls.ie17:52 25-Mar-25

Munster boosted as key Ireland and Springbok stars return for Urc clash Planet Rugby16:00 25-Mar-25

Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll served shock notice by watchdog over social media activity Wales Online15:00 25-Mar-25

Leinster and Ireland No.10 signs new deal with province but central Irfu contract remains… Irish Mirror14:47 25-Mar-25

Irish rugby legend served with notice over 'misleading commercial practice' on social media… Belfast Live14:20 25-Mar-25

Brian O'Driscoll served with notice over 'misleading commercial practice' Irish Mirror13:56 25-Mar-25

Energia Welcomes Ireland Star Wafer As New Brand Ambassador Irish Rugby - Official Site12:24 25-Mar-25

Energia Welcomes Ireland Star Wafer As New Brand Ambassdor Irish Rugby - Official Site12:03 25-Mar-25

Ireland are all in on Lions success, but at what cost in the long term? Belfast Telegraph09:55 25-Mar-25

50 Not Out For Ireland Schools Against England In The... Irish Rugby - Official Site09:19 25-Mar-25

Suaalii cleared for Super Rugby return as ex-Ireland coach reveals one thing Aussies have over north The Roar08:35 25-Mar-25

Opta Facts: Women’s Six Nations – Italy v Ireland Irish Rugby - Official Site08:28 25-Mar-25

'Honesty' key for Wafer as Ireland set high bar RTE06:54 25-Mar-25

'We want to be clinical, we want to be revolutionary' - Aoife Wafer on Ireland's forward focus The4206:32 25-Mar-25

Aoife Wafer’s ‘bring it on’ attitude a formidable force for Ireland The Irish Times06:07 25-Mar-25

Aoife Wafer: 'We can see the Irish public and media jumping on that Green Wave' Irish Examiner01:19 25-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Irfu launch investigation after hot drink thrown at Young Munster player Belfast Telegraph21:02 24-Mar-25

Ireland's kicking woes punished by clinical France The4220:11 24-Mar-25

Ireland show they can compete with big guns like France, but unforced errors hinder impressive… Belfast Telegraph18:39 24-Mar-25

Former Springbok Fly-Half Fears Sam Prendergast May Be Incompatible With Irish Rugby Balls.ie17:09 24-Mar-25

Andy Farrell makes shock Lions appointment with England coach selected in Ireland-heavy group… Planet Rugby16:58 24-Mar-25

Stephen Jones backs Ireland star for Lions start despite subpar Six Nations Sports JOE14:12 24-Mar-25

Finding the replacement for Ireland’s ‘phenomenal servant’ with three stars in ‘serious… Planet Rugby14:05 24-Mar-25

Wild weekend in the URC, worrying defence, encouraging signs for Ireland Women The4213:55 24-Mar-25

Dan Cole Makes Case For Irish Stalwart To Claim Unexpected Starting Lions Place Balls.ie13:04 24-Mar-25

'Believing Is One Thing, Doing Is Another' - McMahon Irish Rugby - Official Site10:04 24-Mar-25

Sinéad Kissane: Ireland show they can compete with big guns like France, but unforced errors… The Irish Independent10:01 24-Mar-25

Today's rugby news as Jac Morgan given time off after 'mental strain' and Ireland hit by law… Wales Online07:49 24-Mar-25

Lineout 'revolution' sums up improving Ireland RTE06:41 24-Mar-25

Kearney: The Gaelic footballer who played for the future of the Lions Sky Sports06:12 24-Mar-25

Ireland set high bar but unforced errors against France plague bid to compete with the big guns The Irish Independent02:38 24-Mar-25

Flats Bit Back At Sam Warburton's Shock Ireland Omission From Lions XV Balls.ie19:53 23-Mar-25

Ex-Ireland forward slams 20-minute red card and warns of ‘slippery slope’ after refereeing call … Planet Rugby14:53 23-Mar-25

France triumph over Ireland as the Women’s Six Nations gets underway The Irish Post14:34 23-Mar-25

Bernard Jackman urges Irfu to act after Ireland fail to adapt to World Rugby’s ‘radical’ changes Planet Rugby13:11 23-Mar-25

Instonians' title delight after battling comeback in Division 2A clash against Greystones… News Letter12:48 23-Mar-25

Ireland didn't punish France red card - Costigan BBC11:11 23-Mar-25

A Star is Born: Ireland's rugby no8 Aoife Wafer is about to set our sports world on fire - One… Irish Mirror09:02 23-Mar-25

Are Ireland ready for life without Healy, O'Mahony and Murray? The4208:06 23-Mar-25

Today's rugby news as Ireland 'extremely concerned' about Wales situation and star 'on a… Wales Online07:56 23-Mar-25

Highlights: Ireland Fightback Falls Short Irish Rugby - Official Site07:55 23-Mar-25

Sinéad Kissane: Errors leave Ireland feeling Six Nations ‘Bleus’ as improvement needed for… The Irish Independent02:42 23-Mar-25

Former Ireland star questions Andy Farrell Lions decision Sports JOE21:14 22-Mar-25

France hold off Ireland as Scotland edge Wales in Women's Six Nations Sky Sports20:19 22-Mar-25

Four precious Limerick wins on dramatic day in energia All-Ireland League Limerick Leader20:07 22-Mar-25

Malcolm hails Scotland's 'crucial' game management in thrilling Wales win TNT Sports19:56 22-Mar-25

Energia All-Ireland League Men's Divisions: Round 16 Results Round-Up Irish Rugby - Official Site19:00 22-Mar-25

France deny Ireland's rally in Women's Six Nations opener Rugby 36518:26 22-Mar-25

‘We don’t want to be noble losers’ – No more regrets for Scott Bemand and Ireland after Six… Belfast Telegraph18:17 22-Mar-25

Ireland want to be more than 'noble losers' - Bemand BBC17:44 22-Mar-25

'We don’t want to be noble losers' - Ireland lament missed opportunity against France The4217:41 22-Mar-25

Ireland ‘don’t want to be noble losers’, says Scott Bemand The Irish Times17:32 22-Mar-25

Paul O’Connell set to be Ireland interim head coach for summer Tests The Irish Times17:24 22-Mar-25

‘We don’t want to be noble losers’ – No more regrets for Scott Bemand and Ireland after Six… The Irish Independent17:11 22-Mar-25

France hold off Ireland fightback to win Women’s Six Nations opener BreakingNews.ie16:48 22-Mar-25

Scott Bemand: 'We don't want to be noble losers, we felt we could win' Irish Examiner16:41 22-Mar-25

A game of 'missed opportunities' - reaction as France beat Ireland BBC16:18 22-Mar-25

France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener Yahoo! Sport16:12 22-Mar-25

Ireland rue missed opportunities in defeat to France in Six Nations opener The Irish Times16:10 22-Mar-25

France survive Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener France 2416:02 22-Mar-25

Irish rue missed opportunities as France take the win in Six Nations opener RugbyPass15:53 22-Mar-25

Saturday Sport: Ireland defeated by France in Six Nations opener, Leinster lead the Bulls BreakingNews.ie15:53 22-Mar-25

France hold off Ireland fightback in Women’s Six Nations opener The Independent15:43 22-Mar-25

Ireland go close but lose out to France in Women's Six Nations opener TheJournal.ie15:42 22-Mar-25

Green shoots for Ireland but French flair wins out in Women’s Six Nations opener The Irish Independent15:40 22-Mar-25

5 Takeaways From Ireland’s Heartbreaking Loss to France in Six Nations Opener Balls.ie15:38 22-Mar-25

France survive red to beat Ireland in Six Nations opener BBC15:18 22-Mar-25

Ireland Give France A Scare But Cannot Capitalise Irish Rugby - Official Site15:15 22-Mar-25

Progress obvious but French loss leaves Ireland with regrets Irish Examiner15:10 22-Mar-25

Ireland fightback falls just short against France RTE15:06 22-Mar-25

Three Try Ireland Deny France A Bonus Point Irish Rugby - Official Site15:05 22-Mar-25

Ireland 15 France 27: As It Happened Belfast Telegraph14:54 22-Mar-25

Ireland v France, Women's Six Nations The4212:25 22-Mar-25

Ballymena’s Neve Jones in key Ireland role for Six Nations opener News Letter12:24 22-Mar-25

Ireland countdown to Women’s Six Nations opener The Irish Independent12:06 22-Mar-25

Ireland aim to build 'green wave' over Six Nations BBC08:26 22-Mar-25

Ireland riding a 'Green Wave' into Six Nations opener RTE07:40 22-Mar-25

Guinness Women's Six Nations: Ireland v France Irish Rugby - Official Site07:36 22-Mar-25

Ciara Griffin: A Women’s Six Nations of ambition, redemption, and new beginnings Irish Examiner07:03 22-Mar-25

Brett Igoe: The rise, fall and dawn of a new age of Irish women’s rugby The Currency06:18 22-Mar-25

Ireland look to show strides they have made by upsetting France in Six Nations opener The Irish Times06:11 22-Mar-25

From breaking point to beating world champions – how did Irish women’s rugby turn things around? The Irish Independent02:36 22-Mar-25

Nathan Doak: John Cooney has been great for me, but now I must step it up to impress Ireland… Belfast Telegraph23:10 21-Mar-25

Inst victory would seal All Ireland League Divisin 2A title and fourth successive promotion News Letter19:36 21-Mar-25

Make-or-break feel to game between Lansdowne and Terenure The Irish Times19:12 21-Mar-25

Alan Quinlan: Ireland Must Adapt Or Risk Falling Behind FloRugby18:39 21-Mar-25

Rugby team's €15,000 journey via Heathrow travel chaos to Ireland a tale of 'determination and… Belfast Live18:05 21-Mar-25

8 Irish Players To Watch In Women’s Six Nations Balls.ie16:33 21-Mar-25

‘What an amazing group to lead out’: Amee-Leigh Costigan on ‘shock’ at Ireland captaincy ahead… Belfast Telegraph16:12 21-Mar-25

What time and TV channel is Glasgow Warriors v Munster on in the Urc tonight? Irish Mirror16:02 21-Mar-25

Wall Extends Contract with Exeter Chiefs Women Exeter Chiefs - Official Site15:27 21-Mar-25

End of an Era: O’Mahony, Healy and Murray set to step away from Ireland duty RugbyDump.com15:13 21-Mar-25

Limerick six senior clubs face crucial All-Ireland League fixtures Limerick Leader14:38 21-Mar-25

‘What an amazing group to lead out’ – Amee-Leigh Costigan on ‘shock’ at Ireland captaincy ahead … The Irish Independent14:14 21-Mar-25

Djougang and Ireland out to prove progress against France Irish Examiner13:25 21-Mar-25

State of the Nation: ‘Disappointing’ Six Nations leaves Ireland with lots to prove as Simon… Planet Rugby12:34 21-Mar-25

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Latest news on Ireland Rugby Union, covering Men's and Women's teams, Six Nations, Triple Crown, World Cup, provincial sides and player updates.

Ireland is firmly established among world rugby's powerhouses, with the men's team consistently ranked in the top three globally and the women's squad making significant strides on the international stage. The Irish national setup continues to demonstrate remarkable strength and depth, building on a foundation of technical excellence and tactical innovation.

The Irish Rugby Football Union oversees a thriving rugby ecosystem that includes four elite provincial teams – Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht – all competing in the United Rugby Championship and European competitions. The national men's team features world-class talent including captain Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park, and veterans like Cian Healy, who made history by becoming Ireland's most-capped Six Nations player, surpassing Brian O'Driscoll's record with his 66th championship appearance. Their 2025 Six Nations campaign highlighted both their resilience and skill, securing the Triple Crown with victories over England, Scotland, and Wales, and ultimately finishing third in a tightly contested championship.

Beyond the professional game, Irish rugby has become deeply embedded in the nation's cultural fabric, with provincial matches regularly selling out and international fixtures at Dublin's Aviva Stadium creating electric atmospheres. The sport bridges divides across the island, with the national team representing both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, united under the shamrock emblem and the stirring anthem "Ireland's Call" when playing away from home.

Ireland's rugby journey has seen remarkable growth over recent decades, transforming from plucky underdogs to consistent contenders. From the breakthrough 2009 Grand Slam that ended a 61-year wait, to the historic first victory over New Zealand in 2016 and subsequent series win in 2022, Irish rugby has created countless memorable moments. While Simon Easterby stepped in as interim head coach during Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions sabbatical, the continuity in playing style and team ethos remained evident, with emerging talents like Sam Prendergast – winner of the 2025 Six Nations BKT Rising Player Award – showcasing Ireland's bright future.

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