Verdict. Tadhg Furlong is free to play after an independent disciplinary committee unanimously dismissed the citing complaint against him following Leinster’s clash with Munster. The Ireland tighthead appeared before the...
Ireland XV. Gus McCarthy will captain a 28-man Ireland XV squad against Fiji ‘A’ at Virgin Media Park next month. Head coach Mark Sexton has named players from all four...
Round 5. Rob Russell will make his Munster debut from the start in a surprise selection from the province, while Edwin Edogbo returns among the replacements for their clash with...
Short-term cover. Munster have brought in former Leinster winger Rob Russell as short-term cover as injuries continue to stretch their resources in the backs. The former Ireland U20 international, who...
Ruled out. South Africa will be without four World Cup winners when they take on Ireland in Dublin next month, with Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, Handré Pollard and André Esterhuizen...
Admission. Johnny Sexton has admitted Ireland have significant ground to make up on the world’s leading nations if they are to challenge for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia....
Citing. Johnny Sexton has backed Tadhg Furlong’s character ahead of the Ireland and Leinster prop’s disciplinary hearing on Thursday, insisting he does not believe his former teammate would deliberately grab...
Precedent. Tadhg Furlong could face a lengthy suspension if the allegation that he grabbed Gavin Coombes’ genitals is upheld, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ case last season providing a significant comparison. The...
Reminder. Former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen has fired back at a Springboks supporter with a pointed reminder of New Zealand’s previous dominance over South Africa. The Springboks...
Deleted. Leicester Tigers have edited their official account of Saturday’s derby win over Northampton Saints, removing a pointed dig at England back-rower Henry Pollock. The club’s match report initially described...
Sidelined. Ireland centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss all three of their home Nations Championship fixtures after the IRFU issued an update on his hamstring injury. Andy Farrell’s squad...
Reference. Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde has backed Tadhg Furlong’s character after the Ireland international was cited over an alleged groin-grabbing incident involving Munster’s Gavin Coombes. The tighthead faces a...
Digital Entertainment. Irish Rugby supporters have more ways than ever to stay connected to the sport beyond the final whistle. From console games and mobile simulations to podcasts, online communities...
