Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash
10 months ago

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash

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Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

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Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia

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Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland retains Prendergast at No. 10 and gives Healy record cap against Wallabies

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland showed faith in Sam Prendergast by handing the 21-year-old flyhalf a second straight start for the rugby match against Australia on Saturday, when Cian Healy will make a national record 134th appearance. “Cian is a giant of Irish rugby,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell said, “and we are determined to provide him with a performance that he deserves.” …

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

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Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
2 months ago

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press  

Oct. 14, 2023 is a date which will live in infamy for Irish rugby. They meet on Friday in Dublin for the first time since the World Cup, memories fresher in Ireland minds than New Zealand’s. Ever since Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 2016 — under Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt — after 111 years of trying, …

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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Ireland given huge front-row fitness boost as team named for All Blacks test
2 months ago

Ireland given huge front-row fitness boost as team named for All Blacks test

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Ireland confirm new captain and Mack Hansen returns for Autumn Nations Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland confirm new captain and Mack Hansen returns for Autumn Nations Series

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Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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England vs Ireland LIVE: Nations League result and final score as Lee Carsley’s side makes winning start thanks to Declan Rice and Jack Grealish goals
4 months ago

England vs Ireland LIVE: Nations League result and final score as Lee Carsley’s side makes winning start thanks to Declan Rice and Jack Grealish goals

The Independent  

✕ Close Lee Carsley announced as England's interim manager England made a winning start under interim boss Lee Carsley as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scored against the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League opener in Dublin. In England’s first match since the Euro 2024 final, marking the start of the new era after Gareth Southgate’s resignation, the Three …

Pitch invader in England kit evades security to join team line-up before Ireland clash
4 months ago

Pitch invader in England kit evades security to join team line-up before Ireland clash

The Independent  

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal

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Ireland to debut out-of-position fullback against world champion Springboks
6 months ago

Ireland to debut out-of-position fullback against world champion Springboks

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — As surprises from Andy Farrell go, it was top drawer. We don’t need to, but we really want to beat Ireland.” Lock Eben Etzebeth accused Ireland in April of being “arrogant” when players told him after winning their World Cup pool clash 13-8 in Paris last September, “See you guys in the final.” But Ireland fell …

Ireland’s plan for England will be another test of Sarina Wiegman’s midfield puzzle
9 months ago

Ireland’s plan for England will be another test of Sarina Wiegman’s midfield puzzle

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Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat

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England forward Ben Earl makes four-man shortlist for Six Nations Player of the Championship alongside Ireland's Bundee Aki and Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

England forward Ben Earl makes four-man shortlist for Six Nations Player of the Championship alongside Ireland's Bundee Aki and Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland

Daily Mail  

England’s Ben Earl is on a four-man shortlist for the Six Nations player of the championship award. Saracens forward Earl had an impressive tournament for Steve Borthwick’s side at No 8 as they finished third and showed positive steps forward have been taken in terms of results and performances. Ireland centre Bundee Aki, Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and …

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams

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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
10 months ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
10 months ago

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them

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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
10 months ago

Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history

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Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales

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Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Ireland star Hugo Keenan ruled out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Ireland star Hugo Keenan ruled out

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Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Six Nations team of the week: which players starred in round two?

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What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

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Andy Farrell is CONFIRMED as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Andy Farrell is CONFIRMED as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025

Daily Mail  

Andy Farrell has been confirmed as the head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia set to take place next year. 'It is a tremendous honour and a privilege to be named head coach of the British and Irish Lions,' the 48-year-old Englishman said, who will confirm his coaching team in due course. Andy Farrell has been …

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
1 year ago

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations

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Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

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Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit

Associated Press  

Ireland rugby was Brian O’Driscoll in 2008. “One day Johnny had a go at Brian O’Driscoll in training,” teammate Rob Kearney wrote in his book “No Hiding.” “This was something never before done, let alone done by a young wet-behind-the-ears fellow just in the door. If anything is going to make me play better, it’s to get to meet that …

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed

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Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland

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Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

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Tadhg Beirne reveals Ireland expect to win EVERY game after landmark World Cup victory against South Africa... with a blockbuster quarter-final against the All Blacks on the cards
1 year, 3 months ago

Tadhg Beirne reveals Ireland expect to win EVERY game after landmark World Cup victory against South Africa... with a blockbuster quarter-final against the All Blacks on the cards

Daily Mail  

Tadhg Beirne has hailed Ireland’s ‘aura’ after their heroics against South Africa – and said confidence is now so high that the team never feel like they will lose a game. Tadhg Beirne has hailed Ireland’s ‘aura’ after their heroics against South Africa on Saturday And in the aftermath of an astonishing Test that left the Springboks vanquished, Beirne revealed …

England’s next generation offers promising glimpse of the future with win over Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

England’s next generation offers promising glimpse of the future with win over Ireland

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Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland

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Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

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Harry Brook called up into England squad for pre-World Cup New Zealand internationals
1 year, 4 months ago

Harry Brook called up into England squad for pre-World Cup New Zealand internationals

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Ireland T20s: A backup performance worthy of note
1 year, 4 months ago

Ireland T20s: A backup performance worthy of note

Hindustan Times  

In a world parallel to the one sweating over the ODI World Cup that starts in less than two months, small but decisive changes are finally being introduced. Add Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube — he is viewed as a genuine all-rounder alternate to Hardik Pandya — to it and, even though a backup, …

Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Vunipola red-carded for England in 29-10 loss to Ireland in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — England’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup plunged into further chaos when Billy Vunipola was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in a 29-10 loss to top-ranked Ireland in a warmup match illuminated by an acrobatic late try by Keith Earls on Saturday. 8 in England’s World Cup squad, saw his yellow card upgraded to a red by the …

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 4 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions
1 year, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions

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I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss
1 year, 5 months ago

I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss

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Ireland announce squad for T20I series against India, star all-rounder returns
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland announce squad for T20I series against India, star all-rounder returns

India TV News  

Cricket Ireland announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against India on Friday, August 4. Star batting all-rounder Gareth Delany returns from his wrist injury while pacer Fionn Hand also makes his return after missing the recent T20 World Cup qualifiers. Andrew White, Ireland Ireland Men’s national selector, highlighted the importance of the India series for the next T20 …

England announce Rugby World Cup training squad as Owen Farrell named captain
1 year, 6 months ago

England announce Rugby World Cup training squad as Owen Farrell named captain

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