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James Lowe to miss remainder of Six Nations with a groin injury

James Lowe to miss remainder of Six Nations with a groin injury

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Ireland hosts Wales in round four of the championship on Friday, March 6,th before Scotland visits Dublin eight days later on the final weekend.
Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash

Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clash

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Jack Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast, who has been left out of the matchday squad, with Ciarán Frawly as the backup option at fly-half.
Andy Farrell criticises ‘keyboard warriors’ and urges them to back Ireland

Andy Farrell criticises ‘keyboard warriors’ and urges them to back Ireland

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Fly-half Prendergast endured a difficult outing against the Azzurri in Dublin, including missing two straightforward conversions.
Roscommon rugby player signs new deal with Connacht Rugby

Roscommon rugby player signs new deal with Connacht Rugby

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

The move is a further indication of his importance to the province
Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint

Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Aki is alleged to have engaged with the match officials on several occasions at the end of Connacht's loss to Leinster in the URC last weekend.
Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations

Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Elsewhere in the squad, the uncapped Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak have been included.
Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey gigs boost Aviva Stadium profits to €3.73m

Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey gigs boost Aviva Stadium profits to €3.73m

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

On June 27th, last, 51,000 Dua Lipa fans packed into the Aviva Stadium for the ‘Levitating’ singer as the one-night gig generated a box office of €6 million, according to US trade industry journal, Pollstar.
Roscommon man called up to Irish rugby squad

Roscommon man called up to Irish rugby squad

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

He has been called up ahead of this weekend’s clash with Australia at the Aviva Stadium
Roscommon woman named to start in Six Nations

Roscommon woman named to start in Ireland’s World Cup opener

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

She will make her World Cup debut against Japan this Sunday
Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The views and attitudes of over 520 IRFU-registered rugby players from 17 clubs and five schools were surveyed as part of the research.
Roscommon players named to start in Irish women’s rugby team

Roscommon players named to start in Irish women’s rugby team

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

The pair will start in Ireland’s final World Cup warm up
Roscommon man to earn second senior international cap

Roscommon man to earn second senior international cap

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

He has been named in the Irish team to start against Portugal this Saturday
Creggs player retains her place in Ireland U-20 team

Creggs player retains her place in Ireland U-20 team

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

She produced a Player of the Match display in Ireland’s win over Wales last time out
Roscommon man to make his Irish debut

Roscommon man to make his Irish debut

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

He has been named to start for the Irish rugby team against Georgia
Creggs man named in Irish U-18 schools squad

Creggs man named in Irish U-18 schools squad

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

There is also a healthy Roscommon representation in the Connacht’s women’s extended squad for the Interprovincials
Roscommon woman named to start in Six Nations

Roscommon woman named to start in Six Nations

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

She came off the bench last time out against France
Creggs man named in Ireland U-18 squad

Creggs man named in Ireland U-18 squad

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

The team will be playing England this Saturday before heading to France for the U-18 Six Nations Festival
Joe McCarthy signs new three-year contract with IRFU

Joe McCarthy signs new three-year contract with IRFU

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

He has played 42 times for Leinster since making his debut in 2022.
Murray, Healy, and O'Mahony to retire from Irish Rugby at the end of Six Nations

Murray, Healy, and O'Mahony to retire from Irish Rugby at the end of Six Nations

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

(L-r) Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony, and Conor Murray will call time on their careers in green when the Six Nations competition ends on March 15th.
URC make contact with Connacht over Mack Hansen criticisms

URC make contact with Connacht over Mack Hansen criticisms

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

As it is an off-field issue, there is no time specific aspect to the matter but it is expected that a hearing will follow once the province respond to the initial correspondence.
IRFU announces return of 'A' Interprovincial Championship

IRFU announces return of 'A' Interprovincial Championship

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

The times and dates of the opening three rounds of the Championship before Christmas have been confirmed, starting on Saturday, November 16th with Connacht Eagles v Leinster ‘A’
Former IRFU director Nucifora joins Scotland set-up

Former IRFU director Nucifora joins Scotland set-up

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Performance guru Nucifora joins Scotland set-up
Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

Sun, 19 May, 2024

The media magnate and former rugby star died on Saturday aged 88.
Woman's case over rugby injury may proceed, High Court rules

Woman's case over rugby injury may proceed, High Court rules

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Carmel Creaven is taking legal action over an alleged injury she suffered during a game in January 2017

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