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Yesterday
2nd March 2026
Attack coach Rod Seib to depart Connacht, while Perpignan confirm signing of Luke McGrath
Rory McIlroy confirmed for Irish Open defence at Trump International
Last week
22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
'I don't even know if Jamo said anything to me. We just locked eyes and it was an instinct thing'
Katie Taylor fighting at Croke Park remains as improbable as ever, but it's not impossible
Rarely has an Irish sporting saga provided so few developments, but Taylor has nothing to lose in continuing to push for her dream.
Last month
February 2026
Our player ratings as Ireland trounce England at Twickenham
Jamison Gibson-Park, Stuart McCloskey and Caelan Doris produced phenomenal displays in an excellent team effort.
England 21-42 Ireland, Six Nations
25 years later, recalling Ireland's Foot and Mouth-delayed, what-might-have-been Six Nations
Keith Wood’s try against England remains etched into the tapestry of the countries’ modern-day rugby rivalry.
Munster confirm signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe
England's Henry Arundell cleared to face Ireland despite Murrayfield red card
Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard to join Norwich while ankle injury ends Michael Obafemi's season
'I suppose you can be quite focused on yourself and team form, so you don't really look outwards'
Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test
'It was clear he was going to be a good player - but Jesus, not as good as he turned out to be!'
Exactly 78 years since Cobh had its first Ireland international rugby player, debutant Edwin Edogbo has his hometown buzzing.
CJ Fulton back in Ireland fold for upcoming EuroBasket pre-qualifiers
Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris
Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A
A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
January
January 2026
Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury
Over 4,000 fans have already applied for tickets for Ireland's World Cup play-off in Prague
Ferizaj joins League Two club Crawley Town, Bohs sign Cavan defender on loan from Torino
Connacht 23-34 Leinster, URC
Waterford-Longford men's league curtain-raiser postponed; venue switches for several LGFA games
Two debutants for Ger Brennan's Dublin, while Evan Comerford returns in goal
'I've done it once or twice in the past, coming straight in for a big game, and it is a challenge'
Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'
Connacht confirm signing of loosehead Francois van Wyk from Bath
'It's just a fight, y'know? Tell me when and where and I'll show up like I've always done'
Munster 29-31 Castres, Champions Cup
The hosts are out of the Champions Cup.
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Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais
Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne
Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati
The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach
Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby
The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup
Cork camogie great Laura Treacy calls time on inter-county career
Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry
World champion Crocker ordered to face Paro, while 'Carty Party' resumes on Cacace undercard
Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs