Johnny Sexton set to start for Leinster in New Year's Day clash against Connacht The out-half returns to Leinster's starting XV but Tadhg Furlong remains sidelined with an ankle injury Irish Mirror · Dec 30, 2022
Pele's Dalymount Park visit remembered 50 years later following Brazilian legend's passing "You had to be very careful about jumping in. If you jumped in, you'd be left on your arse!" Irish Mirror · Dec 30, 2022
Brazil icon Pele passes away aged 82 The three-time World Cup winner passed away after a long battle with illness. Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson wary of 'feared' Celtic ahead of crucial Old Firm clash The former Rangers midfielder credited Celtic for their red-hot form in domestic action so far this season Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Killian Phillips seals loan move from Crystal Palace The ex-Drogheda United midfielder - highly regarded by the Premier League club - has joined Shrewsbury Town on loan Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Three Stripe Life and Unexpected Depth suffer fatal injuries at Leopardstown Both horses had to be put down after sustaining injuries in the Neville Hotels Novice Chase Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Pat Nolan's sporting highs and lows of 2022 Our Gaelic Games Correspondent reflects on what a sporting year where normality was largely restored and looks ahead to 2023 Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Carthach Daly targeting success with Waterford after scratching travel itch 'I’ll be hoping there are no trips to Boston over the next three years and hopefully we’ll be right in the thick of things' Irish Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
Messi's last World Cup finals dance ended in triumph. Can Johnny Sexton dare to dream of the same? Although not at the peak of his powers, the Argentinian maestro crowned his storied career by lifting the World Cup for the first time in Qatar. Irish rugby's great no 10 needs to be firing in France for Andy Farrell's men to have any chance of, one, breaking through their… Irish Mirror · Dec 28, 2022
Leinster blow Gloucester away to make it two resounding wins from two in Champions Cup action It was all too easy for Leinster as they put on a show against Gloucester at the RDS Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Commanding Garry Ringrose a top candidate to succeed Johnny Sexton as skipper when the time comes Captaincy 'sits well' with the Ireland centre says his Leinster colleague Michael Ala'alatoa, who himself has found his mojo with the province...and is loving the snow Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Leinster set to stick with winning formula - but could they face another coaching twist? Robin McBryde insists he hasn't been approached by Warren Gatland to return to Wales Irish Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Leinster v Gloucester kick-off time, TV and stream information, date, team news, betting odds and more Action from the Champions Cup continues this weekend Irish Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong hopeful of being in Champions Cup mix this weekend as Leinster face Gloucester The Leinster stars sat out the Blues' statement opening European victory over Racing 92 on Saturday Irish Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
Irish Mirror · Nov 21, 2022 Josh Van Der Flier hoping inspirational chats with rugby greats can drive him on Flanker Van Der Flier capped a standout 12 months by claiming the ultimate individual prize at Sunday evening’s World Rugby awards
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Ireland’s Josh Van Der Flier determined to prolong award-winning form The 29-year-old started all 11 of Ireland’s Tests in 2022, scoring four tries.
Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022 World Rugby's official best XV named and people think it's 'a joke' The side was picked by a panel of ex-players, but a couple of omissions have left many scratching their heads
Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022 Today's rugby news as Marcus Smith act leaves ex-England international stunned and Australia decimated for Wales game The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Fearless Jack Crowley ‘getting stuck in’ cheers Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony The 22-year-old lined up in Dublin with just 20 senior appearances in professional rugby under his belt.
Irish Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Johnny Sexton injury update as Andy Farrell details why his captain missed Australia game The Ireland captain was withdrawn from the starting XV just 20 minutes before kick-off at the Aviva Stadium
Irish Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Ross Byrne says match-winning penalty against Australia the highlight of his Ireland career He held his nerve to land the decisive three points from a tricky kick wide on the right with just three minutes remaining
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Ross Byrne calls match-winning kick against Australia the highlight of his Ireland career The 27-year-old had not featured for his country since March 2021
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 Andy Farrell: Ireland have a lot to do ahead of next year’s World Cup Farrell’s side claimed an unconvincing 13-10 win against Australia on Saturday evening
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 Late Ross Byrne penalty helps Ireland overcome loss of Johnny Sexton to down Australia Ireland 13-10 Australia: Ireland lost captain Sexton to injury before the start and scraped to a disjointed victory
Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 Ireland beat Australia as Ross Byrne kicks over late penalty Byrne nailed a difficult kick from wide on the right with just three minutes remaining in Dublin to earn Ireland a record-equalling 12th successive home victory