Sunday 22 May 2022
Meanwhile, the women’s team had to settle for a fourth-place finish.
The IRFU have finalised Ireland’s full schedule ahead of their summer tour.
The awards will take place on 18 May in Dublin.
Talks will be held at a meeting in Dublin on Tuesday night.
Late bloomer Hugo Keenan is now one of the first names on Leinster’s teamsheet.
The Mallow native made her debut in 2016 and was capped 16 times for Ireland.
Ireland’s Hannah O’Connor was back in the classroom after Ireland’s defeat to England last week.
Greg McWilliams’ side end this year’s campaign at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night.
There is also a debut for Molly Scuffil-McCabe at fullback.
The experienced forward, who turns 36 next month, has made 204 Leinster appearances in addition to winning 72 Ireland caps.
Ireland inside centre Stacey Flood has been praised by her international team-mate Eimear Considine after Sunday’s win over Italy.
The flanker announced his retirement today following a long battle with a knee injury.
The former out-half also offered his thoughts on Ireland’s current depth at 10, with some words of warning for Jack Carty.
Craig Casey, Gavin Coombes and Jeremy Loughman are all available again.
Conor Murray is determined to be involved in more big days with Ireland, despite the increased competition at scrum-half.
The42′s rugby writer picked his selections on this week’s episode of The Front Row, in partnership with Guinness.
Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne reflects on an encouraging Six Nations campaign.
Andy Farrell’s side recorded a bonus-point win against a stubborn Scottish side in Dublin.
Mack Hansen was worried about how he would adapt to international rugby, but the winger ‘has loved every second’ of his time in Ireland camp.
Ireland are looking to win their first silverware under Andy Farrell when they host Scotland on Saturday.
The Connacht wing is back in the Ireland team for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.
The Ireland lock was withdrawn after the incident in Ireland’s win over England.
Iain Henderson explains how Ireland have attempted to address their high handling error count against England last weekend.
Ireland are looking to pip France to the title when they host Scotland on Saturday.
On last night’s live recording of The Front Row in partnership with Guinness, our guests looked ahead to a huge weekend of international rugby.
Johnny Sexton says memories of 2010 will warn Ireland against complacency as they prepare to face Scotland this weekend.
At home to Scotland, Andy Farrell’s men can make it four wins from five this year to put the pressure on Grand Slam-chasing France.
Andrew Conway has established himself as a key man in Andy Farrell’s Ireland team.
Jamison Gibson-Park discusses his half-back partnership with Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Ireland are looking to secure a first win in London since 2018 when they play England this weekend.
Ciaran Kennedy previews Saturday’s showdown at Twickenham.
Saturday’s Six Nations meeting in London will be the fullback’s first taste of a full Twickenham.
The Ireland captain signed a new contract with the IRFU today.
The Leinster prop is expected to miss the European double-header with Connacht as well as a series of URC interpro derbies.
Head coach Eddie Jones updated his squad on Sunday to a 36-strong group.
After a frustrating lack of gametime in November, Cian Healy is pushing to start in Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England next weekend.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is currently helping the squad prepare for a 12 March date with England at Twickenham.
The fullback is hungry for more having spent last week training with Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad.
The Italian player was sent off for the tackle in the 19th meeting of their Six Nations fixture.
Loosehead prop Andrew Porter will stay with the Ireland squad but have his training load managed due to a rolled ankle.
