Ireland secure bonus-point win over Wales to go top of Six Nations standings
The 24-14 result at the Aviva Stadium continued Wales' poor form in Dublin.
Feb 8, 16:28
Caelan Doris to miss Ireland's game with Wales due to head injury
Head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting line-up to face the defending champions.
Feb 4, 14:58
Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at Northampton
The Ireland fly-half went off early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Dec 7, 15:48
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 08:39
Chris Farrell looking to show off improvement at World Cup
Farrell is pleased to be showing all sides of his game.
Sep 25, 09:15
Johnny Sexton a fitness doubt for Ireland's World Cup clash with Japan
Star playmaker Sexton sat out part of Ireland training on Tuesday.
Sep 24, 18:20
Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki "on track" to face World Cup hosts Japan
Ireland remain hopeful on the pair for Saturday's game.
Sep 23, 12:52
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 13:32
Finn Russell: 'We are ready to show the real Scotland at World Cup'
Gregor Townsend's team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Sep 17, 13:07
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 17:09
Robbie Henshaw "very, very unlikely" to be fit for World Cup opener
Henshaw has a hamstring problem.
Sep 16, 08:04
Joe Schmidt admits Robbie Henshaw "likely" to miss World Cup opener
Will Addison has not been called out to Japan as a replacement.
Sep 15, 08:26
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener
Garry Ringrose could benefit from Henshaw's injury for the group stages opener in Chiba.
Sep 14, 17:03
Sexton, Henshaw in line to return for Ireland against Wales
The pair's return would hand Ireland a pre-World Cup boost.
Aug 25, 12:28
Ireland have no problem with Sexton venting frustrations over patchy form
Rob Kearney has defended the fly-half over his fiery temperament.
Mar 5, 18:43
Robbie Henshaw doubtful as Ireland delay squad announcement for France tie
The British and Irish Lions centre's recovery is going slower than anticipated.
Mar 5, 13:59
Sean O'Brien keen to keep playing for Ireland despite upcoming move
Leinster stalwart refusing to give up on international career once he joins London Irish.
Feb 19, 15:51
5 talking points ahead of crunch Ireland v England encounter
The match in Dublin could be decisive in determining the outcome of the 2019 Six Nations.
Feb 1, 14:05
Ireland boss Schmidt defends decision to select Henshaw at full-back
Henshaw will play only his second-ever Test in that position in the Six Nations opener against England.
Jan 31, 15:06
Ireland centre Henshaw may switch to full-back for England clash
The 25-year-old started his career in the role.
Jan 30, 11:11
Joe Schmidt unsure how to fit in Ireland trio
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki will start in the midfield against Argentina, with Garry Ringrose injured.
Nov 8, 16:09
Robbie Henshaw ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations after undergoing an operation on a dislocated shoulder.
Feb 12, 14:20
Ireland score eight tries to ease past Italy in Six Nations
Ireland score eight tries as they ease to a 56-19 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin in the second round of the Six Nations on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 10, 16:04
Ireland earn historic win over New Zealand
Ireland record their first ever victory over New Zealand courtesy of a thrilling 40-29 victory over the world champions in Chicago.
Nov 5, 22:07
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
Uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey, Josh van der Flier to make Ireland debuts
Ireland select uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
Feb 25, 13:46
Wales come from behind to draw with Ireland
Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations title with a 16-16 draw with Wales having squandered a 13-point lead.
Feb 7, 16:55
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
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw to make Rugby World Cup debut against Italy
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will make his Rugby World Cup debut against Italy on Sunday as he partners Keith Earls at centre.
Oct 2, 13:42
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
Jared Payne wants to restore Robbie Henshaw centre partnership
Ireland's Jared Payne is eager to restore his centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw, who missed the country's opener due to injury, when Joe Schmidt's side play Romania.
Sep 22, 15:49
Joe Schmidt enjoying selection headaches
Joe Schmidt claims that it is important to have selection issues after picking his Ireland team for their World Cup opener with Cardiff.
Sep 18, 08:57
Luke Fitzgerald starts at inside centre for Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald will start at inside-centre for Ireland in their World Cup opener against Cardiff on Saturday.
Sep 17, 14:55
Ireland's Paul O'Connell named RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is voted the RBS Player of the Championship after helping guide his side to Six Nations glory.
Mar 27, 16:47
England quartet shortlisted for Six Nations award
England lead the way in the Six Nations Player of the Tournament shortlist as George Ford, Jonathan Joseph, Billy Vunipola and Ben Youngs are nominated for the award.
Mar 23, 16:45
Robbie Henshaw "becoming more confident" with Jared Payne partnership
Robbie Henshaw insists that his centre partnership with Jared Payne is getting "better and better" as Ireland aim to retain their Six Nations crown against Scotland.
Mar 18, 16:12
Robbie Henshaw: "We're not looking at points difference"
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw insists that that the defending champions are "100% focused" on beating Scotland ahead of this weekend's finely-balanced Six Nations finale.
Mar 18, 15:56
Preview: Wales vs. Ireland
Sports Mole previews this weekend's crunch Six Nations meeting between title hopefuls Wales and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium.
Mar 13, 19:59
