On the back of defeats to French teams last week, there was a mad dash to declare the end of two teams that are actually fine ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ireland’s Conor Murray during the Six Nations rugby union ...

the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday. Loose forward Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, a statement said, adding that Jack Conan ...

IRFU performance director David Humphreys said: "Securing Mack's signature over the coming season is a huge boost for Irish rugby. He is a proven performer, someone who wears his heart on his ...

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“Since moving to Ireland I have loved my time and I am delighted to sign this new contract,” Hansen said to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). “Playing in Ireland with Connacht means a ...

He was nominated for World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year in his debut season at Test level, with the award going to Italy’s Ange Capuozzo. IRFU performance director David Humphreys ...

Joe McCarthy has been promoted to an IRFU central contract on the back of ... the Leinster lock is a new face in Irish rugby’s most exclusive club after penning a deal that will keep him in ...

Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht Rugby, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday. The Australia-born wing has won 27 international caps for ...