But while the Irish system is productive, it’s not without its flaws. There’s the conveyor belt of ready-made professionals from fee-paying schools who invest heavily in their rugby programmes ...

IRISH rugby fans have been accused of 'insufferable superiority' following comments made about the Welsh team on Newstalk's Off The Ball. Earlier in the week, a 48-second snippet from its ...

Ireland’s pursuit of a third successive victory in the Six Nations is no longer in their hands following their 42-27 defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium. They will need favours from their ...

Confirming the pending international departures of rugby greats Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy was classy planning on Ireland's part. By announcing the retirements last week ...

The Tyneside Irish Centre, heaving with the kind of charm and energy you’d expect in this part of the world, has had quite the week. One of the closest bars to Newcastle United Football Club ...

The usual two-week flag-flying limit should apply to a Celtic dance school request that Grey Highlands declare Irish Heritage Month in March and fly the flag for the month. Requests that fit ...

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an ...

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 ...

When Ireland won the Six Nations on home soil last year, there was a noticeably subdued, bordering on anti-climatic, atmosphere around the Aviva Stadium. Sure, Ireland hadn’t been at their best ...

France took charge of the Six Nations title race in sensational style as they produced an outstanding performance to dash Ireland’s grand slam dreams with a 42-27 thrashing. The hosts’ hopes ...