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FreeSetback
Under-pressure Wales lose captain Morgan
5 hrs ago
5
Staying Put
Aviva Stadium keeping its name for five more years as insurance giant extends IRFU and FAI deals
16 hrs ago
14
Yesterday
10th November 2025
Could the returning Mack Hansen be Ireland's jack-in-the-box?
The Connacht man is back in Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of the Wallabies clash.
19 hrs ago
7
change of scene
'I know it's colder than Australia': Wallabies prop Bell ready to write new chapter in Belfast
23 hrs ago
9
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week
Injury Update
Hansen and Murray called up to Ireland squad as Osborne ruled out
10 Nov
54
RIP
IRFU pay tribute after passing of former Ireland international Barry McGann
10 Nov
6
Must do better
'We need to get over ourselves and get on with the big-boy stuff'
10 Nov
12
Impact
All-action wing O'Brien enjoys a special day in Dublin
10 Nov
6
This week
9th November 2025 - 11th November 2025
comprehensive
Seven-try Argentina overpower Wales as Steve Tandy era begins with loss
9 Nov
17
take your pick
Farrell faces interesting Ireland selection calls for Wallabies clash
The head coach will be bringing back some frontliners who sat out the Japan game.
9 Nov
47
Last week
2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025
resilience
14-man South Africa hold off France in thriller
8 Nov
58
easy
Ireland XV earn comprehensive victory over Spain
8 Nov
48
Upset
Australia connection gives Italy stunning win over Wallabies
8 Nov
36
In form
6-try England claim ninth win in a row
8 Nov
10
Eddie Jones
'The great thing Ireland do is produce teams that stay in the fight'
8 Nov
23
Autumn nations Series
Scotland fight back from 17-0 down, but All Blacks do enough to extend 120-year winning streak
8 Nov
14
Take a Bow
Farrell's 'lifeline' with Munster ends with singing 'Killeagh' after impressive Ireland debut
8 Nov
11
Comment
Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish
A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
8 Nov
21
Verdict
Did Andy Farrell get the response he wanted? 'In short, no'
8 Nov
11
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan
Closing It Out
Farrell's Ireland finish strong to see off Japan in Dublin
Andy Farrell’s side had a poor first half but pulled clear of their visitors late on.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
8 Nov
69
As it happened
Ireland dominate Japan 41-10 in November Test
8 Nov
143
The butcher
'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream'
Dylan Fawsitt became the first player to reach 100 appearances in the MLR earlier this year.
Murray Kinsella
8 Nov
4
ireland xv
Exciting Irish side take on Spain and Farrell will be watching
8 Nov
4
Andrew Porter
'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby'
8 Nov
3
enthusiasm
Ireland look for dominant display against Eddie Jones' Japan
8 Nov
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Invigorated Caelan Doris | Japan preview
Comeback
'I made the most of it' - Doris returns to Ireland captaincy refreshed
7 Nov
Test
Erasmus relishing 'brutal' France rematch on Paris return
7 Nov
4
brave blossoms
Ireland's supporting cast get chances to make a statement
7 Nov
9
fullback
Moments that got away, aerial contests, and a run at 15
7 Nov
6
Challenge
'Our intent in how we play the game, we need a reaction' - Farrell
7 Nov
Eddie Jones
'Andy comes in and he’s a bit freer and he’ll end up getting sacked for that, mate'
6 Nov
9
Injuries
Ahern, Ringrose, and McCloskey were ruled out of Japan game
6 Nov
12
Out to impress
Ireland A coaches aim to 'stretch and push players out of comfort zone'
6 Nov
5
experience
Tom Stewart to captain Ireland 'A' against Spain
6 Nov
21
resilience
Farrell's circuitous route to Ireland debut shows his grit
The creative outside centre has faced plenty of setbacks on his route to the top.
Murray Kinsella
6 Nov
9
autumn internationals
France vs South Africa: Springbok skipper Kolisi's 100th cap, Le Garrec as Dupont replacement
Updated 6 Nov
8
Team news
Farrell starts on Ireland debut while Doris returns as skipper
Andy Farrell has made eight changes to his starting XV.
6 Nov
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