Ireland

Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan

Warren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday.     Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...

6 Nations U20s Highlights: Scotland v Ireland

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions

Kotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...

Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa

Leinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise.   Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...

Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions

12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...

Franco Mostert wary of Lions' second-row

Industrious Springbok lock Franco Mostert is under no illusions as to the task which faces the South African second-row when they come up against the British & Irish Lions next month.     “Guys...

Ireland To Take On USA In Las Vegas

Ireland will take on the US Eagles at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday 30th October 2021.   The fixture is in addition to Ireland’s regular November Series of Test matches at...

Guinness Pro14 Round 6 disciplinary decisions

Josh Murphy of Leinster Rugby faced a Judiciary Hearing on Wednesday, June 9, to consider the Citing Complaint made against him for an incident that occurred on Friday, June 4 in the Guinness PRO14 Round...

Sean O'Brien retires

Connacht have announced the sad news that talented flanker, Sean O’Brien, will be retiring with immediate effect from the game of rugby on the grounds of medical advice.    O’Brien...

Gatland discusses Lions midfield combo

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on Robbie Henshaw in the wake of naming the team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield.    Henshaw was picked in the...