Ireland

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v South Africa

Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland's remaining Autumn fixtures

Ireland's newest test centurion Conor Murray will miss the remaining Autumn Nations Series fixtures against Fiji and Australia.    Murray played his 100th test match for Ireland against...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Foster calls on TJ Perenara ahead of Scotland clash

All Black boss Ian Foster has called on the services of seasoned veteran scrumhalf TJ Perenara ahead of this weekend’s clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.   Perenara, 30, was part of the New...

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...

Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...

“I’ll never blame the ref.”- Kolisi

Ireland put up a good show to edge out the Springboks 19-16 in Dublin on Saturday evening. Marring the spectacle somewhat was the fact that the officiating found itself in the spotlight once more as the...

RWC Qualifier: USA Team Preview

Four teams will take to The Sevens Stadium pitch on Sunday as the round-robin RWC 2023 Final Qualification Tournament, which will run until 18 November, gets underway. At the end of the three match days...

Nienaber: Boks didn’t use their chances

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued a number of missed opportunities following their heart-breaking 19-16 defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday evening...