Legendary Ireland women's rugby coach Philip 'Goose' Doyle and his wife Nicola had just moved from Dublin to Gorey; Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam mastermind and, at the 2014 World Cup no less ...

Official Ireland started the week buoyant following the St Patrick’s Day diplomatic offensive. Sources across the public and private sector were ebullient that Taoiseach Micheál Martin avoided ...

After another winless Six Nations campaign and a 17th straight Test match defeat for Wales, Welsh rugby has hit a new low point with huge decisions lying ahead. While Irish fans would have ...

and her initial yellow card would be upgraded to a 20-minute red by the TMO bunker official. Ireland took advantage instantly when they kicked to the touchline, and a dominant maul marched the ...

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From the ashes of a wooden spoon in the Guinness Women's Six Nations in 2023, Ireland have transformed ... Six Nations – mentioned it on the RTÉ Rugby podcast this week, while it was also ...

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign began with a defeat on Saturday afternoon in Belfast. But there were clear signs that Scott Bemand’s side are closing the gap on the top sides in Europe.

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Ireland rugby legend Conor Murray has bid his final goodbyes following his recent international retirement. Murray bowed out ...

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Ulster survived a huge scare against the Dragons to win 34-30 and keep their hopes of a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship alive. The Dragons, who have only one win to their name ...

The wing, who has four caps for Ireland, has not featured this season ... The 27-year-old could make his return in the United Rugby Championship (URC) game against the Stormers at Kingspan Stadium ...