Questions raised over Ireland’s future after plucky defeat by Springboks

South Africa finish the year as indisputably the best side in the world. A second successive Rugby Championship title, the ...

Chaos and drama mark the Springboks’ first win over Ireland in Dublin in 13 years

South Africa has beaten Ireland in Dublin for the first time in 13 years, winning 24-13 after a dramatic and chaotic incident ...

Australia opens 2026 rugby season against Ireland and France ahead of hosting 2027 World Cup

Coming off their first winless tour of Europe since 1958 and losers of 10 of their 15 matches this year, things won't get any ...

FIFA: No World Cup ban for Cristiano Ronaldo after Ireland red

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the first game of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee issued ...

The Meaning of Ireland’s New Anti-Establishment President

Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and ...

Ireland trio available for Ulster's URC return

Ireland internationals Iain Henderson, Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney are all available for Ulster's return to United Rugby Championship action on Friday against Benetton at Affidea Stadium (19:45 ...

Northern Ireland council renames 'Prince Andrew Way' to honour late royal icon - but the change will have 'far-reaching implications' on locals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is to lose yet another UK honour after a council in Northern Ireland voted to change the name of a ...