The Latest Breaking News from Emerging Ireland

Brother v brother as Lions brace for tough Force battle

The British & Irish Lions will be aiming to bounce back from their loss to Argentina with a bang when they take on the Western Force in Perth.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Farrell will lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Jack Crowley's latest 'pinch me' moment puts him in the frame for Wallabies clash

With Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery potential doubts for Saturday's meeting with Australia, debutant Crowley could even be in line for a start in Ireland's final Autumn series fixture

Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Tommy Bowe backs Aaron Sexton as he shares "biggest gripe"

"It is hard to play at that level and then step up to play against Leinster. The levels are insane."

Belfast Live · Oct 7, 2022

Simon Easterby names completely changed Emerging Ireland XV for Pumas clash

The coach has shuffled the pack big time.

Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Craig Casey among five Munster players to sign new contracts

Casey and two other Ireland internationals, Mike Haley and Shane Daly, are among the quintet to pen deals

Irish Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Emerging Ireland fixtures and opponents for South Africa tour

The Irish squad arrived in Bloemfontein yesterday

Irish Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen included for Connacht's trip to South Africa

The duo, along with Finlay Bealham, were part of Ireland's historic series victory in New Zealand during the summer

Irish Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Paul O'Connell had a dildo stuck to his head by random prankster at Electric Picnic

The Irish rugby giant was the victim of a brave passer-by

Irish Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

35-man Emerging Ireland squad named for tour of South Africa

Ciarán Frawley, Nathan Doak and Robert Baloucoune are among the most exciting players in the squad

Irish Mirror · Sep 14, 2022