Ireland

Covid whipping through Munster squad

Covid-19 appears to be whipping through the ranks of Munster as the Irish outfit is currently in isolation in South Africa.    Munster were unable to depart South African shores on Sunday after...

Majority of Munster squad cleared to depart South Africa

The majority of the Munster squad have been cleared to depart South Africa and return to Ireland.     The presence of a new variant of Covid-19 had spooked the tourists who were due to...

Furlong signs new deal with IRFU

Ireland’s barnstorming tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has penned a new deal with the IRFU and Leinster which will run until the end of the 2024/25 season.    The 29-year-old, who has...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws.   This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...

Australia & England revealed as the Preferred Candidates for the next Rugby World Cups

Australia have been awarded 'Preferred Candidate' status for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup from World Rugby while England are the Preferred Candidate for the 2025 Women's edition of the competition.   World...

Stephen Larkham set for return home to Australia

Stephen Larkham will depart Munster Rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.     Larkham, who joined Munster as senior coach two years ago, is contracted to the province until the end...

Rob Kearney to retire from professional rugby this weekend

Former Ireland international Rob Kearney has confirmed that he is to retire from professional rugby this weekend after the Barbarians game against Samoa.     It’s always been a dream...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Argentina

Andy Farrell and Peter O'Mahony press conference | Ireland 53-7 Argentina

Mario Ledesma press conference | Ireland 53-7 Argentina