Athlone native Alan Sheehan Former Ireland player Conor Hourihane Dubliner ... Mark Kennedy flew the flag for a while, as he was manager of three league clubs (Macclesfield, Lincoln and Swindon ...

the IRFU possibly jiggin’ and reelin’ about the place in anticipation of zero opinion pieces on how they’ve banjaxed Irish women’s rugby. “England next,” said Joe, “how much will we ...

You can check out at any time. More info Connacht and Ireland Rugby star Mack Hansen may not have grown up surrounded by GAA clubs but still has plenty of skills to offer it appears. Growing up in ...

You can check out at any time. More info Ireland's Six Nations title hopes may be dashed following an opening day defeat against France, but there will be optimism within the camp coming into a ...

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Ireland produced a brilliant performance and ... particularly in the quality of the rugby. Centre Aoife Dalton had a superb game but several of her team-mates vied for the player of the match ...

Cullie Tucker has been able to call upon all four Irish internationals who missed last week’s trip to the Ospreys, led by captain Cian Prendergast at blindside flanker. ‘I never felt rugby was ...

Ireland bid to get their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign on track when they visit Italy on Sunday afternoon. Scott Bemand's side will be keen to make amends after blowing a great chance to ...

The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support. By Isabella Kwai ...

Ireland continued their rapid progression towards the Rugby World Cup this summer with a 54-12 hammering of Italy in the Guinness Women's Six Nations in Parma. Scott Bemand’s side are up to ...

Simon Keogh, Rugby Players Ireland chief executive, added: "Players are central to the ongoing success of the British and Irish Lions Tours and we are delighted that their views – including ...