Irish rugby needs 'characters' like Mack - O'Mahony
Peter O'Mahony says Irish rugby needs "characters" like Mack Hansen after the winger joked about having a "five-minute tiff" with boss Andy Farrell.
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Fekitoa and Piutau among Tonga starters v Ireland
Former Munster centre Malakai Fekitoa and ex-Ulster full-back Salesi (Charles) Piutau are both included in a star-studded Tonga side to take on Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Nantes.
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga.
Ireland international Abbie Larkin signs for Glasgow City
Republic of Ireland international Abbie Larkin has signed for Glasgow City from Shamrock Rovers.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
Tadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga.
Shinty-hurling series set to return in October
The first post-pandemic shinty-hurling exhibition match between Ireland and Scotland will take place in Páirc Esler in Newry on Saturday, 21October.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland go strong v Tonga, plus South Africa's Marx blow
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris to look ahead to Ireland's RWC Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday.
Team for Tonga picked out of 'respect' says Farrell
Andy Farrell says his selection for Ireland's second World Cup game was built around respect for Tonga, the competition and his own team.