Rugby

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.

Ireland record breaker Cian Healy taking it all in his stride

Cian Healy reflects on his longevity as he celebrates becoming Ireland's most capped player.

Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad

The 23-year-old Ireland lock has impressed during his international rugby breakthrough year.

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.

Joe Schmidt: Australia still have work to do ahead of next year’s Lions series

The Wallabies were edged out in Dublin following a late try from Gus McCarthy.

Andy Farrell’s Ireland get the better of Joe Schmidt’s Australia in tight Autumn Nations Series clash with the Lions tour next on the agenda

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 22 Australia 19

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

Gus McCarthy’s try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Joe Schmidt.

Cullen delights in Leinster energy as unbeaten run stays intact

Leo Cullen was delighted how his charges finished a tense inter-pro after a somewhat scrappy first-half.

Murphy praises Ulster effort in loss to Leinster

Richie Murphy wasn't too downhearted following Ulster's narrow loss to Irish rivals Leinster.

Joe Marler insists retirement timing right after Harlequins crushed by Bristol

Marler made his 286th and last appearance for Quins.