Retired international captain Johnny Sexton was amongst the rugby stars who gathered for a black tie event in Rome to mark ...

When I had my DNA tested, Irish was the predominant nationality ... A former Associated Press and Times Union staffer, her work’s appeared in the New York Times and other publications.

Iveragh RFC’s Conall Cournane and Michael O’Sullivan starred in the Munster and Leinster schools competitions respectively.

Scotland had started with hopes of contending for the championship themselves but losses to Ireland, England and ... s an exciting thing for Scottish rugby.” There have been calls in some ...

The Six Nations is at an end with the final opportunity for British and Irish Lions hopefuls to impress ... With no recent Test rugby in which to really press his case, it may be easier to avoid ...

there was an awareness of the weight of expectation we put on ourselves because of the badge we represented and the legacy of that club. We knew we had to show up. On any day it could go wrong.

It's scary really how quickly a career goes. I am extremely proud to wear the badge, I am extremely proud to be a part of this team. "I feel like there's still a lot to give on and off the pitch ...

Every four years, a British and Irish Lions tour is still seen by many as the peak of professional rugby, with the finest players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland joining forces. This ...

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