# Ireland

This week

19th March 2023 - 23rd March 2023

# Tommy Bowe

Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam

Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.

7.7k

Tue 5:19 PM

# Steve Hansen

'If it was the All Blacks, they’d probably be called chokers' - Hansen's warning for Ireland

Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes pressure could be a problem for Ireland at the 2023 World Cup.

29.2k

Mon 11:22 AM

# Jack Conan

'We spoke all week about this being one of the greatest days of our lives'

Jack Conan and Ross Byrne both made important contributions off the bench against England.

8.4k

Mon 7:15 AM

# ryan baird

'I saw it and thought, 'this is what Tadhg Beirne would do', so I just did what he'd do!'

Ireland lock Ryan Baird made some big contributions on the biggest day of his young career.

19.8k

Sun 6:15 AM

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# Comment

Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby

The Ireland captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.

31.0k

Sat 9:17 PM

# Comment

Sexton gets dream Six Nations send-off on historic day for Irish rugby

The Ireland captain was the centre of attention but others stood up when the team needed it.

9.5k

Sat 8:36 PM

# Comment

Win or lose, Irish rugby is enjoying another golden era

Grand Slam success would be just reward for a team that deserve to be celebrated.

10.4k

Sat 9:00 AM

# Family ties

'We probably drove my sister insane. We were always fighting, playing rugby'

Jonathan and Mark Sexton will be involved in Grand Slam tilts this weekend. Their brother Jerry travelled the world as a rugby player.

21.8k

Sat 7:00 AM

# Family ties

'There’s definitely a lot of pride for the job he’s doing' - Owen Farrell on facing father Andy

Farrell’s father Andy stands on the brink of coaching Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam.

9.3k

Fri 4:59 PM

# Ready to Rock

Henshaw primed to tackle England after long spell on the sidelines

The Ireland centre made his return from injury off the bench in the win over Scotland.

7.1k

Mar 16th 2023, 7:00 AM

# High praise

O'Mahony: Sexton has 'changed rugby for the better'

The Ireland back row paid a glowing tribute to Johnny Sexton ahead of his final Six Nations appearance.

13.1k

Mar 15th 2023, 6:09 PM

# End game

'This is the last Six Nations game but there's so much ahead' - Sexton

Johnny Sexton spoke to the media today ahead of his final Six Nations game for Ireland.

11.7k

Mar 15th 2023, 3:46 PM

# back at it

Gibson-Park eyes Grand Slam glory after 'toughest injury break' of career

The scrum-half missed the opening three rounds of the Six Nations through injury.

9.3k

Mar 15th 2023, 7:00 AM

# final hurdle

'There's a fair bit of hatred, isn't there?' - Hansen ready to sample Ireland-England rivalry

The winger played a starring role in Sunday’s defeat of Scotland.

17.8k

Mar 13th 2023, 8:40 PM

# Unavailable

England's Ollie Lawrence ruled out of final Six Nations clash with Ireland

Lawrence suffered a damaged hamstring during the final quarter of their defeat to France.

7.9k

Mar 13th 2023, 10:02 AM

# Comment

Strength of the collective shines through as Ireland make light of Murrayfield mayhem

Ireland’s ability to deal with disruption has become a defining quality of Andy Farrell’s squad.

11.0k

Mar 12th 2023, 7:59 PM

# Concern

Ireland faces potentially troublesome injury list for Six Nations finale against England

Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Iain Henderson were all forced off in the first half of today’s game.

31.5k

Updated

Mar 12th 2023, 7:05 PM

# hard earned

Conan delights in 'one of best days I’ve ever been involved in with this squad'

The Leinster backrower came on early in the first half for the injured Caelan Doris.

12.0k

Mar 12th 2023, 6:07 PM

# Concern

'Garry is up and talking' - Farrell provides update after Ireland lose 5 players to injury

Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Iain Henderson were all forced off in the first half.

40.3k

Updated

Mar 12th 2023, 6:00 PM

This month

March 2023

# Take a Bow

'We really clicked' - Praise for Ireland U20s after thrashing Scotland

However, Richie Murphy knows there is a sterner challenge coming next week when they face England.

9.2k

Mar 11th 2023, 12:32 PM

# main man

Iain Henderson on Ireland's plan to contain Finn Russell

The Ireland lock feels Gregor Townsend’s team are playing a more exciting brand of rugby this year.

7.8k

Mar 9th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Bad Note

'It was comical but infuriating' - O'Mahony on slow Ireland's Call before Italy clash

The anthem was played a slow pace before Ireland’s bonus-point win in Rome.

12.1k

Mar 9th 2023, 5:50 PM

# Captain

Sexton fit to face 'best Scotland team' of Six Nations era

The Ireland captain also ruled out a move onto Leo Cullen’s coaching team at Leinster.

10.7k

Mar 9th 2023, 4:26 PM

# learning from the best

'He doesn't miss a trick' - Ryan still learning from O'Connell

James Ryan on working with Paul O’Connell, captaining Ireland in Rome and preparing for Scotland.

21.7k

Updated

Mar 9th 2023, 3:24 PM

# Update

Frawley and Timoney called into Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash

Both players join the squad for the first time since November as Joey Carbery drops back out.

26.3k

Updated

Mar 7th 2023, 12:18 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Connacht's Alex Wootton set to retire

The former Munster and Ireland 7s player has confirmed he will be calling it a day at the end of the season.

18.1k

Mar 6th 2023, 5:17 PM

Last month

February 2023

# RIP

Former Munster and Ireland team manager Brian O’Brien dies

He was 83 years old.

33.1k

Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 PM

# hard earned

Italian stress test could be timely sharpener for Ireland's Grand Slam charge

Ireland had to work hard for the win in a city where they have often coasted to victory.

31.0k

Updated

Feb 25th 2023, 8:09 PM

# lights camera action

'It’s important to show people who we are' - Porter gives Netflix a glimpse at life off the pitch

The Ireland prop also discusses his interest in heavy metal music and the ‘incredible’ Finlay Bealham.

12.0k

Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 AM

# balance

'To manage the two is a tricky one' - Farrell wants Casey to mix energy with clarity

Saturday’s meeting with Italy will see the scrum-half start a Six Nations game for the first time.

6.0k

Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 AM

# patience pays off

Baird determined to seize opportunity after long wait between caps

The 23-year-old has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations game in Rome.

7.5k

Feb 24th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Centre stage

'I’m sure he’ll be captain of Ireland one day' - Farrell's praise for 50-cap Ringrose

The Ireland head coach also backed Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to deliver against Italy this weekend.

6.9k

Feb 23rd 2023, 2:30 PM

# Ready to go

Italy's hopes of shock win over Irish boosted by Garbisi return

The 22-year-old Montpellier star sat out the opening losses to France and England.

8.7k

Feb 23rd 2023, 11:08 AM

# Captain

Ireland lock James Ryan continues to grow as a leader

The 26-year-old will captain Ireland in Rome this weekend after coming in for plenty of praise recently.

4.8k

Feb 23rd 2023, 7:00 AM

# warning

Mack Hansen urges Ireland to ‘rough up’ Italy’s Ange Capuozzo to stop him

The player is wary of ‘genuine superstars’ in the Azzurri ranks.

11.7k

Feb 22nd 2023, 6:45 PM

# Leader

'It’s a huge honour' – James Ryan to captain Ireland against Italy

The second row will captain Ireland in Rome with Johnny Sexton ruled out.

15.1k

Feb 22nd 2023, 3:37 PM

# Gary Keegan

'He's had a significant influence' - The key man behind the scenes for Ireland

Players and coaches within the Ireland camp explain what Gary Keegan has brought to the table.

39.6k

Updated

Feb 22nd 2023, 12:23 PM

# Aiming high

'We don’t think we’ve put in a complete 80 yet' - More to come from Ireland, says Lowe

The winger also discusses the doubts surrounding his acrobatic try against France.

4.7k

Feb 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM

# Byrne to Lead

Ross Byrne: 'There were definitely times I thought I'd never get back in'

Dan Sheehan hails Leinster team-mate who ‘has everything in the locker’ if called upon for his first Six Nations start this weekend.

5.2k

Feb 21st 2023, 5:44 PM

# viking spirit

'I had it in my head I wasn’t going to be like Tadhg, I was going to try be Finlay'

Finlay Bealham is enjoying his time in the Ireland team after stepping up in the absence of Tadhg Furlong.

12.7k

Feb 18th 2023, 9:00 AM