How Tadhg Beirne responded to selection ‘pressure’ with statement first Test performance The flanker admitted that he had felt under scrutiny before the Lions’ win against the Wallabies in Brisbane The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
Simon Easterby says Wales have not approached him and looks ahead with Ireland The 49-year-old lives in Swansea and played for and coached the Scarlets. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Johnny Sexton reflects on his career after Ireland’s devastating World Cup exit Sexton has tipped his Ireland team-mates to come back stronger in his absence during an emotional post-match press conference. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match Peter O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps on Saturday. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display Ireland claimed a 17-13 win in Bayonne. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot Andy Farrell will reveal his 33-man group for the tournament on Sunday afternoon in Dublin. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot The 27-year-old will make his first international appearance in more than two years against Italy. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Today's rugby news as Shane Williams admits 'tables have turned' between Wales and Scotland and Russell explains Farrell spat Here are your rugby morning headlines for Wednesday, February 8 Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023
Tadhg Furlong ‘never even dreamed’ of being Ireland captain Leinster’s Furlong, who has 61 caps, has not captained a side since his days with Ireland Under-18s The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Reality exceeded expectation for Jimmy O’Brien in Ireland’s defeat of Springboks The 25-year-old revealed he thought he may get some late action but played most of the match. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
Andy Farrell hails proudest moment after masterminding Ireland series win Ireland claimed a landmark 2-1 tour triumph over the All Blacks following a spellbinding first-half display in Wellington, which paved the way for a 32-22 victory from an epic third-Test decider Irish Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland The Irish became the first team to win an away series against the All Blacks since France in 1994. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
‘Huge privilege’: Bundee Aki proud to captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks The 32-year-old will lead a youthful side containing five uncapped players The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022