Wolfhounds and Clovers share Celtic Challenge wins
Ireland's internationals and hopefuls on the Clovers and Wolfhounds sides began their Celtic Challenge campaigns with a win apiece.
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Nominees confirmed for Rugby Writers Ireland awards
A five-player shortlist has been confirmed for both the men's and women's XVs player of the year, ahead of this month's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards.
Breen to lead Ireland for first time against Canada
Ireland coach Scott Bemand has named his team to take on Canada at Langley Events Centre on Saturday (11.45pm Irish time).
Stacey Flood and Fiona Tuite start for Ireland against Black Ferns
Ireland Women have made two changes to their starting team to take on world champions New Zealand in their WXV1 clash on Monday morning (kick-off 3am Irish time).
Ireland upset Australia with six-try victory in Belfast
Ireland made light of the women’s world rugby rankings to overpower Australia 36-10 in Belfast.
Vicky Elmes Kinlan and Ruth Campbell set for Ireland debuts against Australia
Ireland have named four uncapped players in their squad to take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday (2.30pm).