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England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Curry raised the incident with referee Ben O’Keeffe during the game
Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe

Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Hansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash.
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand

James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Wings James Lowe and Keith Earls and centre Robbie Henshaw all participated in training.
France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash

France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

France's Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of South Africa clash
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown

Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Lock James Ryan will see a specialist about his wrist injury.
Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’

Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Andy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer.
Rugby World Cup: Ireland top Pool B with 36-14 victory over Scotland

Rugby World Cup: Ireland top Pool B with 36-14 victory over Scotland

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Ireland have ended Scotland’s World Cup campaign with a 36-14 victory in their Pool B match in Paris
'Tyreland's Call' advert starring Keith Duffy gets viral, but mixed, reaction

'Tyreland's Call' advert starring Keith Duffy gets viral, but mixed, reaction

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Rugby anthem Ireland's Call really divides opinion and an advert parodying it by Tyreland has done exactly the same
Irish rugby fans warned about threat of bed bugs as Paris grapples with infestation

Irish rugby fans warned about threat of bed bugs as Paris grapples with infestation

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Thousands of Ireland fans are expected to descend on Paris this weekend
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Peter O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps on Saturday.
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages.
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The 30-year-old is struggling with a ‘niggle’ and will be assessed ahead of head coach Andy Farrell naming his matchday squad on Thursday afternoon.
France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

The Six Nations rivals clash in a qualification shoot-out in Pool B next Saturday.
Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem on August 26 in his country’s final warm-up match.
New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy

New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Aaron Smith scored a first-half hat-trick as the All Blacks ran riot in Lyon.
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The 25-year-old sat out bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga.
Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Townsend was astonished that Taumoepeau did not have his yellow card upgraded to a red.
Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Wales secured their fourth successive quarter-final place and left Australia close to an embarrassing early elimination.
Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga

Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Scotland showed their attacking quality to get themselves a foothold in the top-heavy pool B.
Ireland may need to win 'ugly' in South Africa clash, says Simon Easterby

Ireland may need to win 'ugly' in South Africa clash, says Simon Easterby

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Ireland have won 27 of their last 29 Tests

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