Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year
Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year.
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Jack Crowley's Ireland inception 'refreshing' for Peter O'Mahony
Peter O'Mahony says it is refreshing to see "hugely ambitious" Jack Crowley's fearless approach to international rugby.
Andy Farrell relieved after 'dogfight' against the Wallabies
"Never in doubt", Andy Farrell exhaled, with nothing close to a straight face.
Aki try on return helps Ireland edge Australia to equal home record
Bundee Aki scored a try on his return from suspension to help Ireland beat Australia 13-10 and secure a record-equalling 12th home Test success at Lansdowne Road on Saturday despite missing talismanic captain Johnny Sexton.
Sexton setback a blessing in disguise for Ireland - Farrell
DUBLIN : Losing captain Johnny Sexton to injury shortly before Saturday's 13-10 victory over Australia was a blessing in disguise for Ireland as they tested their squad depth and resolve ahead of next year's World Cup, coach Andy Farrell said.
Australia injuries mount ahead of high pressure Wales game
DUBLIN : Australia's Andrew Kellaway, Hunter Paisami, Dave Porecki and Taniela Tupou are definitely out of next weekend's final Northern Hemisphere test series finale against Wales, coach Dave Rennie said after Saturday's 13-10 defeat to Ireland.
Farrell: Ireland far from perfect, but good teams find a way
It will be a game that perhaps won't live long in the memory, but the manner in which Ireland dug deep when not at their best to see off Australia was the most pleasing aspect for Andy Farrell.
Ireland edge Australia to complete 2022 Southern Hemisphere sweep
DUBLIN : A late Ross Byrne penalty handed Ireland a 13-10 win over Australia in a scrappy test on Saturday, weathering the late withdrawal of captain Johnny Sexton to complete a 2022 hat-trick of victories against the three Southern Hemisphere heavyweights.