Jimmy O'Brien

Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia

Ireland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year.   Ireland head into the match off...

From Sevens To XVs: Jimmy, Hugo and Rob On Their Green Journey

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test

Andy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday.   Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...

Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November.   It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...

The Weekend's United Rugby Championship Round 5 Teams

The teams for this weekend's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...

Friday's United Rugby Championship Teams

The teams for Friday's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

"Cian Healy does not look too good" - Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Cian Healy's leg injury "does not look too good".   Healy was helped off the pitch on a medical cart during Ireland's 32-17 defeat by the Maori All Blacks.   The...

Ireland soundly beaten by Maori All Blacks in tour opener

Ireland's tour of New Zealand has got off to a rocky start going down 32-17 to the Maori All Blacks.   The Maori All Blacks ran in four tries to Ireland's two with captain Bundee Aki and Gavin Coombes...