Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 22:27
Ireland kick off Six Nations with dominant France victory
Ireland kick off the 2024 Six Nations with a stellar 38-17 win over 14-man France at the Orange Velodrome.
Feb 2, 21:55
Preview: Ireland vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 5, 23:23
Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 20:46
Preview: Ireland vs. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 00:57
Preview: Ireland vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 01:58
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 17:40
Preview: Scotland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Italy, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 12:12
Preview: Italy vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and Ireland, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 15:58
Preview: Ireland vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and France, including predictions, team news and head-to-head record.
Feb 9, 15:18
James Ryan: 'Competition for places generated by Ireland wins'
An experimental Irish side signed off the 2020-21 campaign in style by thrashing the United States 71-10.
Jul 11, 11:25
Andy Farrell: 'Ronan Kelleher is coming on a treat'
The Leinster hooker was making just his fifth Test start.
Jul 10, 23:38
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland players must put team needs first'
Head coach Andy Farrell has made eight changes to the team which began last weekend's 39-31 win over Japan.
Jul 8, 17:45
Ireland recall Caelan Doris and Joey Carbery for summer Tests
James Ryan will captain the 37-man group in the absence of veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton.
Jun 14, 13:00
Jacob Stockdale, Bundee Aki recalled for Ireland
Jacob Stockdale has been preferred to James Lowe, while Bundee Aki replaces the injured Garry Ringrose.
Mar 18, 16:39
Ireland boss Andy Farrell talks up "top class" Jamison Gibson-Park
Fit-again Conor Murray starts on the bench for the clash with Scotland.
Mar 12, 15:02
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
Andy Farrell: 'Ireland must develop a clinical edge'
The Irish are bidding to salvage some pride in the Guinness Six Nations following defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 10:39
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton's appetite is as strong as ever'
Captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday that he "might not" be around for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Feb 25, 14:02
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
Charles Ollivon: 'Ireland victory was a new step for France'
Les Bleus underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.
Feb 15, 13:38
Iain Henderson backs Ireland to keep improving under Andy Farrell
The Irish have begun a Six Nations campaign with successive losses for the first time.
Feb 15, 12:15
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
Ross Byrne handed starting role against England
Head coach Andy Chris Farrell has made four changes to his starting XV for the Autumn Nations Cup game at Twickenham.
Nov 18, 15:05
Jordan Larmour ruled out of Ireland's remaining Six Nations games
The full-back was withdrawn injured during Leinster's PRO14 win at Benetton on Saturday.
Oct 12, 18:50
