After almost a year of grueling rehabilitation, Irish rugby’s sensation Rob Baloucoune is finally set to make his long-awaited return to action. The Pacy winger has been on the sideline with a ...

Irish hooker Neve Jones scored a try two weeks ago for her club side Gloucester-Hartbury, when they beat Saracens to win their third Premiership women’s rugby title in a row. She scored again in ...

Dannah O'Brien, left, and Linda Djougang of Ireland during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile ...

Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are set to return for Connacht on Saturday Connacht and Munster welcome back Irish internationals for the United Rugby Championship interprovincial showdown at ...

He is very much a part of the Ireland rugby team's social agenda, albeit a bit less Jimi Hendrix/Jack White and more Cian Ducrot with the Chieftains in the background. Rob is, of course ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Connacht and Munster welcome back Irish internationals for the United Rugby Championship interprovincial showdown at MacHale Park on Saturday (14:30 GMT). The hosts bring in Mack Hansen ...

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 ...