Ireland

Jones says rugby laws are 'out of control' following glut of recent cards

England head coach Eddie Jones says rugby union's laws are "out of control" after a high number of cards were again issued across this weekend's Test matches.   Jones saw up close...

TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland

The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).   Head Coach Clayton...

Farrell insists 'little old Ireland' can compete with world's best ahead of New Zealand decider

Head coach Andy Farrell says his "little old Ireland" can compete with anyone in the world after setting up a series decider with New Zealand.   Ireland were comprehensively defeated in the first...

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Wellington

Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday evening (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).       Keith...

Junior Bok midfield dynamo relish Summer Series final challenge

Junior Springbok outside centre Ethan James has been ever-present in the side's unbeaten run at the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Verona, and the Cape-based midfielder is expected to wear the No...

Johnny Sexton on the Irish win over the All Blacks in New Zealand

Ireland break 117 year old record as they bag a win in New Zealand over New Zealand, their first. Johnny Sexton, who was in doubt for the match, spoke after and clearly layed down a marker for next weeks...

All Blacks escape playing with 12 men after officiating blunder

The All Blacks escaped playing against Ireland with just 12 men for about 5 minutes after the officials and Irish management missed an opportunity in the 30th minute of the game.     Tighthead...

'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win

Head coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday.     Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Ireland

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2

Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.       It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...