#Irish Rugby

#Irish Rugby

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>AMBITIOUS: Ronan O'Gara is contracted to La Rochelle until 2027. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images</p>

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Ronan O'Gara open to Ireland, England and France jobs, but not Wales

"There are Test jobs I’d bite people’s hands off for. That usually works itself out if you’re good enough at your club. You’ve got to have those ambitions, I think, because you want to be the best you can be.”

SPaul Rouse: 150 years later, the story of Irish rugby's beginning

<p>DOMINANT: Toulouse have won two of the last four editions of the Champions Cup. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland</p>

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Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition

Ireland v Australia - IRFU 150 Test Match

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Duncan Casey: As Wallabies found to their cost, Ireland aren't that predictable

Ireland v Australia - IRFU 150 Test Match

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Andy Farrell: 'The future is bright for me because we have the right people on the bus'

Jamison Gibson-Park: 'It's awesome for Irish rugby, we'll still see these guys duelling it out for years to come'

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Jamison Gibson-Park: 'It's awesome for Irish rugby, we'll still see these guys duelling it out for years to come'

Cian Healy walks through a guard of honour formed by his teammates after his 134th appearance for Ireland 30/11/2024

Donal Lenihan: Have we been rumbled, and can Six Nations rivals capitalise?

The big question: have teams worked out a way to frustrate Ireland’s predictable attacking shape and, if so, is their time to effect subtle change?

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Tadhg Beirne in a linout 30/11/2024

Easterby's to-do list: Hands full with the set-piece and skills

Simon Easterby inherits a squad that struggled to hit top gear in November despite three wins from four.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Joe McCarthy is tackled by Jake Gordon 30/11/2024

A lot done but more to do before Joe McCarthy thinks of the Lions

Andy Farrell has challenge Irish players on returning to their provinces to keep getting better.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Ireland players celebrate as Gus McCarthy scores a try 30/11/2024

Ireland battle back to edge out Wallabies as Farrell signs off

Joe Schmidt saw his Australia side just lose out in Dublin.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Ireland v New Zealand - 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

S Donal Lenihan: Having Joe Schmidt pick holes in Ireland's game could be of long-term benefit

Australia's back line can be sublime from broken play with real quality counter attackers while the unexpected inclusion of Joseph Sua’ali’i offers us a first glimpse of the new Aussie wonder kid.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Caelan Doris 29/11/2024

Caelan Doris : 'The legacy of Irish rugby and how the success of teams in the past inspired us to play'

Doris revealed that Ireland’s rugby past was a regular topic of conversation within the national team camp.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Jack Crowley 26/11/2024

Baffling decision to put Jack Crowley in front of media had him between rock and a hard place

Players who are not going to start a game are generally not put on media duty. That's was not the case earlier this week for Munster's Jack Crowley.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Bundee Aki and Caelan Doris 29/11/2024

Caelan Doris: Joe Schmidt doesn't have inside track on 'evolved' Ireland

The Ireland captain also paid tribute to Leinster and Ireland team-mate Cian Healy who is set to break Brian O’Driscoll’s caps record.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Ireland Captain's Run

Old Brumbies buddies thrilled to see Mack Hansen 'grow up' in Ireland

The Connacht and Ireland wing, born and bred in Oz but of Cork descent is an Irish fan favourite.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference

S Ronan O'Gara: Crowley can't sulk. He's now the hunter. This is a long, cold war

The plain truth is that there must be those in the Irish camp who already believe Sam Prendergast is a better option at ten for Ireland, irrespective of his relative inexperience

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast 'deserves' start against Australia

Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast 'deserves' start against Australia

“This isn’t just throwing someone in and hoping to get the best out of it. I think he’s deserved it a little bit but also there’s obviously an eye on (the future)."

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Australia Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Joe Schmidt has always been wary of the media machine

Throughout his extraordinarily successful reign with Leinster and Ireland, Schmidt endured a testing relationship with the press.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Kevin Potts 28/11/2024

World Cup model 'not working' says IRFU Chief Kevin Potts

The tournament, including the cost of financing the team’s campaign and the loss of Autumn Nations Series revenues had a net negative impact to the IRFU of €12.1m.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland Rugby Media Conference

Ireland v Australia: 'He deserves it' - Andy Farrell on Sam Prendergast selection

The 21-year-old got the nod to start against the Wallabies on Saturday.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn Nations Series

Sam Prendergast retains Ireland out-half berth for Wallabies Test

Jack Crowley, who started the defeat to the All Blacks, and the win over Argentina, had been expected to come back in for the clash with Joe Schmidt's Wallabies, but is instead named on the bench.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn Nations Series

Lions ambitions remain but Josh van der Flier focused on keeping it simple for now

“I talked to a few people about how I could improve, things I could get better at. Trying to find what works best for me."

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Joe Schmidt with James Ryan 22/2/2019

James Ryan: 'I've no doubt Joe Schmidt will have some tricks up his sleeve'

Five years after his Ireland departure, Joe Schmidt's legacy is still felt and appreciated by players and coaches.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Australia Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Australia's Isaac Kailea preparing for battle against 'classy' Irish pack

"They’ve got a couple of different options around the maul, the line-out and then their scrum is very powerful. Probably up there with some of the best in the world."

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Ireland v New Zealand - 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

Paul O'Connell: Joe Schmidt 'influence' still apparent in Irish rugby

“That’s probably the biggest thing I learned from him, the language was very … repetitive is the wrong way, but you weren’t hearing the same thing different ways. It was very clear on what was expected of you as a team and also in your position."

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series

Ireland and All Blacks clash in Chicago next year looking more likely

The All Blacks have won the last two tests against Ireland.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Munster backroom deals, Joe's Wallabies in town

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Munster backroom deals, Joe's Wallabies in town

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien convene after a busy day to discuss staff developments at Thomond Park, Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin and the news from the Ireland camp.

Listen | Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Jack Crowley 26/11/2024

S Donal Lenihan: Is Andy Farrell tempted to take another look at burgeoning talent Prendergast?

The challenge for the Irish head coach is to minimise the pressure on his two key playmakers by reminding Jack Crowley he has nothing to prove to either him or his teammates.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Denis Leamy 2/11/2024

Boost for Munster as Denis Leamy agrees new two-year deal

The defence coach was due to be out of contract next summer.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Gus McCarthy is presented with his first cap by Declan Madden 23/11/2024

McCarthy on surprise Ireland bow: 'Any opportunity I get I have to try and take it'

The 21-year old hooker has made an immdiate impact in Andy Farrell's set-up.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Wales v Scotland - Autumn International - Principality Stadium

S Duncan Casey: Rugby facing real problems but Irish game showing how to get it right

The continued downward spiral of Welsh rugby should worry us all - and there are challenges elsewhere too.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn Nations Series

Andy Farrell faces a selection headache ahead of 150th Anniversary game against Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces selection headaches ahead of the 150th Anniversary game against Australia - a good position to be in ahead of the special game.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Three selection headaches for Andy Farrell

Three selection headaches for Andy Farrell

Fly-half, centre and hooker positions have players all battling for a starting shirt and a good headache problem for head coach Andy Farrell when it comes to selection for the final game of the Autumn Series against Australia.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Craig Casey scores a try despite Pani Matawalu 23/11/2024

After initial 'rude awakening' Craig Casey thrived against Fiji

Casey said Ireland's rookie out-half Sam Prendergast is "so calm for a 21-year old".

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Caelan Doris and Andy Farrell talking to the media after the match 23/11/2024

Farrell focused on Schmidt reunion, Lions sabbatical 'has not been a distraction'

The Ireland head coach will bow out, for now, with a game against the Wallabies this weekend.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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Erin King makes history becoming first Irish female player to win an individual World Rugby award

Aoife Wafer is named in the Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year after a stellar year.

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Cormac Izuchukwu is presented with his first cap by Declan Madden 23/11/2024

Cormac Izuchukwu thrilled to be first Offaly man to play Test rugby for Ireland

“It's been class and this week in particular was really special. I've been blown away by how much the lads really got around me and made it special.”

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Fiji

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Fiji

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien look at the individual standouts from Ireland’s 52-17 win over Fiji on Saturday.

Listen | Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Bundee Aki celebrates his try 23/11/2024

Player ratings: How Ireland performed in dominant victory over Fiji

Ireland defeated Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium in their third game of November.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Ciaran Frawley and Sam Prendergast 23/11/2024

Eight-try Ireland show adaptability in convincing victory over Fiji

A better disciplinary performance from Ireland would have been one of Andy Farrell's key objectives but an early yellow card for fly-half Prendergast, guilty of a cynical no-arms block on Fijian flanker Kitione Salawa, hinted at lessons not learned.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn Nations Series

Comment: Gus McCarthy steals the show for Ireland as Sam Prendergast recovers from lucky break

Andy Farrell wore the grin of a cat who had just had the cream in the coaches box.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Sam Prendergast 19/11/2024

Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast: 'Slight? That’s a bit harsh. I’m just quite tall'

Prendergast stands 6’ 4” tall. This is a tall man but not a ‘big’ one by the game’s modern standards.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy 22/11/2024

S Donal Lenihan: Ireland must be deadly, daring and disciplined against Fiji. Here's why

Fiji will target Ireland’s rookie No 10 through the massive physicality of Josua Tuisova and Waisale Nayacalevu in midfield. Their presence alone played a big part in Farrell pairing Aki and Henshaw together

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Bundee Aki 14/11/2024

Bundee Aki linked with moves away but Connacht is the current priority

A confirmation that Bundee Aki IRFU contract runs through to the end of next season in the summer of 2026, and that would seem to be a complicating factor to reports in Midi Olympique that Toulon have been fluttering their eyelids.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Andy Farrell 21/11/2024

Andy Farrell: 'The performance comes from the experienced lads, the lads we expect to perform'

“I’ve no doubt the young lads are the lads that they they’re getting the first or second or an important opportunity. They’ll be carried along through the fight and the grit of the others being the best version of themselves."

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Leinster v Emirates Lions - United Rugby Championship

Andy Farrell: 'He's forced our arm to keep him in the squad, first and foremost'

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farell hails the quick rise of Leinster's Gus McCarthy as his performances around the squad forces Farrell's arm to keep him within the squad.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Sam Prendergast 15/11/2024

Sam Prendergast handed out-half reins for Fiji clash

There are also starts for uncapped pair Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference

Jamie Osborne 'ready' for starting opportunity as attention turns to Fiji

Head coach Farrell described Osborne’s 18-minute stint off the bench against the Pumas last Friday as 'immense'.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Caelan Doris 19/11/2024

Caelan Doris: 'There's a bit of frustration there but it's also that I know I have more in me'

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has set out his goals for the season but they lie in the background as he concentrates on his game week by week.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Sam Prendergast, Ryan Baird and Jack Crowley after the game 15/11/2024

S Donal Lenihan: Jack Crowley-Sam Prendergast contest for ten jersey helps us all sleep a little easier

Munster out-half taken to international rugby like a duck to water but inevitably, even the best have to navigate their way through difficult periods at some stage.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024