Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Ireland will host World Cup conquerors New Zealand and Joe Schmidt’s Australia during a mouth-watering four-match autumn series against southern hemisphere opposition.
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John O'Shea says Sammie Szmodics is 'buzzing' to play for Ireland and lauds former U21 players Finn Azaz and Jake O'Brien
John O'Shea believes that a trio of new arrivals will blend seamlessly into the Ireland squad for the upcoming internationals against Belgium and Switzerland.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell backs head injury process after Calvin Nash return
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he has full faith in the processes around head injuries after naming Calvin Nash in his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
Cheltenham Festival: Teahupoo vindicates support to win Stayers' Hurdle for Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott notched back-to-back victories in the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle as Teahupoo stormed up the Cheltenham hill for Festival glory.
Stafford McDowall set for second Scotland appearance with start in Dublin
Glasgow centre Stafford McDowall is set for his second Scotland appearance after being selected to start Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match away to title-chasing Ireland.
Andy Farrell names unchanged team to face Scotland in final Six Nations game
Andy Farrell has named an unchanged Ireland starting team for the final round of the Six Nations against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
Why Jonny Evans has been left out of squad and his injury status explained
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been left out of the Northern Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming clashes with Romania and Scotland.
Calum Kavanagh among quartet of maiden U21s call-ups
Calum Kavanagh, son of former Republic of Ireland midfielder Graham, has been handed a first call-up to Jim Crawford's Under-21s squad ahead of the European Championship qualifier gainst San Marino.