Ireland rugby union team
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier: ‘The next goal is to try to win the World Cup’
Talismanic flanker talks about obstacles, advice and role models that have shaped him into one of Irish rugby’s biggest talents
Donald McRae
24, Apr, 2023 @6:00 PM
The Breakdown | Six Nations verdict: dominant Ireland and super Dupont take the plaudits
A record-breaking 91 tries, a match for the ages, ‘Florence Dallaglio’, and an England side who ‘weren’t good at anything’
Robert Kitson
21, Mar, 2023 @10:30 AM
Freddie Steward’s red card: why was it shown and what happens now?
The England full-back’s challenge on his Ireland counterpart Hugo Keenan is subject to a hearing on Tuesday that could have wide repercussions for future of the sport at all levels
Gerard Meagher
20, Mar, 2023 @7:00 PM
History beckons for Ireland at Rugby World Cup after grand slam glory | Robert Kitson
Andy Farrell’s men are deservedly favourites for France while England must learn quickly from their disappointing Six Nations
Robert Kitson
19, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM
Steve Borthwick aims to forge links with Premiership to boost England talent
Steve Borthwick is aiming to develop a new relationship with top-level clubs that he believes will help England get back on top of the Six Nations
Luke McLaughlin
19, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM
Six Nations 2023 team-by-team review: Ireland dominate as Wales hit low ebb
Farrell’s side were brutally efficient in their grand slam triumph, but resurgent France are ticking along nicely in the background
Gerard Meagher
19, Mar, 2023 @5:00 PM
‘Roll on the World Cup’: Johnny Sexton aims sights even higher for Ireland
Johnny Sexton believes Ireland can now aim even higher after the victory against England that sealed a fourth grand slam in the nation’s history
Luke McLaughlin at the Aviva Stadium
18, Mar, 2023 @9:53 PM
Front-running Ireland justify status by rounding off perfect campaign | Luke McLaughlin
England were on top early in Dublin but Andy Farrell’s world No 1 side comfortably and deservedly sealed a grand slam
Luke McLaughlin at the Aviva Stadium
18, Mar, 2023 @9:10 PM
Ireland 29-16 England: Six Nations player ratings from the Aviva Stadium
Ryan Baird inspired Ireland to a grand slam-sealing victory as England’s challenge faded following Freddie Steward’s harsh dismissal
Ian Malin
18, Mar, 2023 @8:28 PM
Ireland 29-16 England: Irish clinch Six Nations grand slam – as it happened
Dan Sheehan scores two tries as the hosts pulled away in the second half to seal a perfect campaign after Freddie Steward’s first-half red card
Lee Calvert
18, Mar, 2023 @8:23 PM
Ireland clinch Six Nations grand slam after victory over 14-man England
Ireland overcame stubborn England resistance despite Freddie Steward’s red card, Dan Sheehan scoring two tries as the hosts secured a 29-16 victory
Robert Kitson at the Aviva Stadium
18, Mar, 2023 @7:54 PM
Joe Biden backs Ireland in Six Nations Grand Slam game against England
President introduces former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney, a relative, at White House St Patrick’s Day event
Martin Pengelly in New York
17, Mar, 2023 @10:20 PM
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