Ireland

Sam Cane: 'Series finale like a World Cup knock out game'

New Zealand captain Sam Cane likened Saturday's Steinlager Series decider between the All Blacks and Ireland in Wellington to the one-off nature of World Cup finals rugby. "It's do or die, just like...

Impressive Junior Boks clinch Summer Series title in style

The Junior Springboks left their best performance for last as they beat Wales by 47-27 (half-time 26-3) in the final match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series in Treviso on Tuesday night, ensuring they...

Sam Cane brushes off O'Mahony sledge

Sam Cane has brushed off the verbal jab he received from Ireland stalwart Peter O’Mahony on Saturday, calling it part of the game and “good banter”.    The All Black captain...

“There are a lot of lads that have put their hands up.”- Farrell

The Irish camp is buzzing after their second victory on the trot in New Zealand which saw them exact revenge on the Maori All Blacks with a 30-24 victory in Wellington on Tuesday evening. The men in green...

Angus Ta'avao gets three-week ban for Ringrose hit

New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao has been suspended for three week following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Ireland.     Ta'avao collided dangerously with Garry Ringrose,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Maori All Blacks v Ireland

Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...

"No stone left unturned" | Sam Cane Press Conference (Wellington)

Sam Cane speaks to the media after Tuesday training in Wellington.    

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...

Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second

France have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced.     Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...