Waikato Chiefs confirm interest in Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
Waikato Chiefs CEO Andrew Flaxman confirms interest in appointing Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
Jul 10, 20:10
South Africa survive Ireland onslaught to win three-match series
Ireland miss the chance to register a historic series win in South Africa with a narrow defeat in Port Elizabeth.
Jun 25, 18:10
Keith Wood: 'Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones dream British and Irish Lions pairing'
Former British and Irish Lions star Keith Wood backs Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones to take charge of the side for next year's New Zealand tour.
Jun 24, 14:53
Jared Payne out of third Ireland Test against South Africa
Tiernan O'Halloran replaces the injured Jared Payne at full-back for Ireland's series decider against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Jun 23, 18:09
Rory Best: 'Mistakes cost Ireland victory over South Africa'
Rory Best suggests that Irish mistakes cost them the chance to beat South Africa in the second Test.
Jun 18, 20:41
South Africa come from behind to beat Ireland and level Test series
South Africa score four second-half tries against a shellshocked Ireland to record a series-levelling 32-26 victory in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jun 18, 18:11
Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander red card against South Africa
Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander over his red card during Ireland victory against South Africa in the first Test.
Jun 12, 16:49
Ireland hold on with 14 men to seal historic first win in South Africa
Ireland clinch a remarkable first ever Test win in South Africa by beating the Springboks 26-20, despite CJ Stander's 23rd-minute red card.
Jun 11, 20:21
Cian Healy "confident" of picking up first Six Nations win of season
Ireland prop Cian Healy insists that his side are "very confident" of picking up their first win of this year's Six Nations tournament when they host Italy.
Mar 9, 15:42
Rory Best takes over Ireland captaincy
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt picks Rory Best to captain the team for their Six Nations opener against Wales next month.
Jan 20, 14:54
Andy Farrell to become Ireland defence coach
Former England assistant Andy Farrell will join the Ireland set-up as defence coach after the Six Nations.
Jan 6, 15:41
Mike Ross to miss Ireland Six Nations opener?
Tighthead prop Mike Ross is a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales on February 7 having sustained a serious hamstring tear.
Dec 22, 18:47
Iain Henderson to miss Ireland Six Nations campaign?
Iain Henderson faces up to six months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, according to Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss.
Dec 8, 22:38
Brian Moore calls for English head coach
Former England hooker Brian Moore urges the RFU to appoint an Englishman as Stuart Lancaster's successor.
Nov 11, 19:30
Joe Schmidt rules out Ireland departure
Joe Schmidt says that he is "absolutely committed" to staying on as Ireland's head coach.
Oct 24, 14:55
Nathan White backs Joe Schmidt to recover from Rugby World Cup exit
Nathan White tips Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to bounce back from Ireland's Rugby World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina.
Oct 18, 19:29
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt praises Argentina, Nicolas Sanchez in particular
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt praises Argentina, and fly-half Nicolas Sanchez in particular, after the Pumas beat his side 43-20 in their World Cup quarter-final.
Oct 18, 18:50
Joe Schmidt: 'Ireland tried too hard against Argentina'
Joe Schmidt admits that Ireland did not start as they wanted against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 16:26
Ireland's quarter-final hoodoo strikes again as they crash out to Argentina
Argentina beat Ireland 43-20 at the Millennium Stadium to book their place in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 14:58
Half-Time Report: Ireland restore hope after slow start in Cardiff
Ireland trail Argentina 20-10 at half time in their Rugby World Cup meeting at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 18, 13:52
Live Commentary: Ireland 20-43 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Argentina's 43-20 win over Ireland in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 12:00
Jonathan Sexton ruled out of Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton is ruled out of his nation's quarter-final clash with Argentina with a minor adductor strain.
Oct 17, 13:49
Joe Schmidt plays down England link
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt dismisses reports that he could be a candidate to replace England's Stuart Lancaster.
Oct 16, 20:03
Johnny Sexton fit for Ireland quarter-final
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is named in the starting lineup for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Oct 16, 13:35
Chris Henry: 'No easy games at Rugby World Cup'
Ireland's Chris Henry tells Sports Mole that there are no longer "easy games" at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 12, 00:35
Jack McGrath: 'Paul O'Connell would leave a big void for Ireland'
Ireland prop Jack McGrath tells Sports Mole that the team will have a "big void" if captain Paul O'Connell is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Oct 12, 00:07
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 9, 14:58
Sergio Parisse returns for Italy against Ireland
Captain Sergio Parisse will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup for Italy in Sunday's Pool D contest against Ireland.
Oct 2, 15:21
Jared Payne misses Ireland training with foot injury
Jared Payne faces a race to be fit for Ireland's World Cup game against Italy after bruising his foot.
Sep 30, 18:21
Italy captain Sergio Parisse back in training, aiming for Ireland clash
Italy captain Sergio Parisse returns to training on Tuesday ahead of the Azzuri's clash against Ireland on Sunday, which the number eight aims to be fit for.
Sep 29, 20:04
Rob Kearney to undergo scan
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney will undergo a scan after picking up a gluteal strain during the win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 14:24
Joe Schmidt preparing for "pivotal week"
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits that it will be a "pivotal week" for the Six Nations champions as they prepare to face Italy at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 13:27
Chris Henry: 'Ireland dealt with pressure against Romania'
Ireland flanker Chris Henry suggests that his side dealt well with the pressure in their World Cup clash with Romania, as the Shamrock won 44-10 to go top of Pool D.
Sep 27, 22:06
Joe Schmidt "hopeful" after Rob Kearney injury
Joe Schmidt reveals that he is "hopeful" Rob Kearney will make a swift recovery from the knock he picked up in Ireland's 44-10 win over Romania.
Sep 27, 19:56
Ireland dominant in win over Romania
Ireland score six tries on the way to beating Romania 44-10 in front of a record Rugby World Cup crowd at Wembley.
Sep 27, 18:34
Half-Time Report: Ireland in control at Wembley
Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both score tries as Ireland lead Romania 18-3 in their World Cup clash at Wembley.
Sep 27, 17:30
Live Commentary: Ireland 44-10 Romania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ireland's 44-10 win over Romania, as they make it two wins from two in front of a packed Wembley crowd.
Sep 27, 16:15
Joe Schmidt expects Ireland win over Romania
Joe Schmidt claims that Ireland will need to do "a bit of work" to beat Romania, but fully expects the Six Nations champions to win at Wembley.
Sep 25, 22:53
Joe Schmidt makes 12 Ireland changes for Romania match
Joe Schmidt will field a much-changed Ireland XV when they face Romania in their second Rugby World Cup match on Sunday.
Sep 25, 14:36
Robbie Henshaw doubtful for Romania game
Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for Ireland's Pool D fixture with Romania on Sunday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.
Sep 23, 15:54
