Ireland

Ireland make seven changes to face Australia

The Ireland coaching group have named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of 2022 for Saturday’s Nations Series finale against Australia at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8pm, live on Virgin Media,...

Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience to face Ireland

Andrew Kellaway will start at fullback for the third time this season, with the Wallabies welcoming back a wealth of experience in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against world number one Ireland...

Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate

The name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...

Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith

Energetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday.   The...

Sexton "ready to go" for Ireland vs Wallabies

Irish fans will breathe a sigh of the relief with the news that inspirational captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton looks to be ready for action this weekend against Australia after a nervous wait on a leg...

Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far.   The Boks kicked off the tour...

Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris FULL pre-match press conference | Ireland v Australia

Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)

Ireland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium.   Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...

Leinster Injury Update: Frawley to miss 3-4 months after knee procedure

Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s Friendly between Leinster Rugby and Chile in Energia Park (KO: 2.00pm).   It has already been confirmed that entry to the game is free...

Andy Friend to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season

Connacht Rugby can confirm Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.   Andy Friend has released the following statement:   "My...