Ireland

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...

Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour.    There is some heavy irony at play...

Junior Boks shuffle team for Irish clash

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has shuffled his forward pack and his replacements bench for Wednesday's second pool match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series against Ireland in Verona, Italy.     Nhleko...

Spain lose appeal against disqualification from 2023 Rugby World Cup

Spain's appeal over their disqualification from the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been dismissed, with Romania taking their place in next year's tournament.     Los Leones booked a place in the...

Iain Henderson ruled out of NZ tour

Ireland have suffered a blow to their pack with the news that second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand.    A training-ground knee injury sustained on Saturday...

Bundee Aki And Andy Farrell | Pre-Match Press Conference

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell and Bundee Aki, who will captain Ireland against the Māori All Blacks, spoke to media on Tuesday ahead of the Summer Tour opener in Hamilton.  

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Hamilton

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the opening fixture of the Summer Tour of New Zealand.     Bundee...

Sam Whitelock Interview (Auckland)

Maori All Blacks: Brad Weber & Clayton McMillan (Hamilton)

Ireland Squad Update: Niall Scannell added to the squad to provide additional cover

The Ireland squad continue preparations at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland ahead of the opening Tour fixture against the Māori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday (Kick-off 8.05am Irish time, live...