Tuesday 13 April, 2021
France is being added to the government’s quarantine list on Thursday.
The women’s national team lost out to Belgium this weekend but are showing plenty of promise.
Shelbourne’s Emily Whelan took her chance against Denmark. Another could come against Belgium this evening.
In the first part of our new series, Trailblazers, we hear about their humble beginnings, merging with the IRFU and the journey still ahead.
19-year-old Ballinasloe RFC product Beibhinn Parsons is a rising star of Irish rugby.
‘It was a bit sickening to be honest, still a really hard pill to swallow,’ says Niamh Fahey.
Shelbourne’s Jamie Finn was excellent against Denmark – and global superstar Pernille Harder – last night.
Nicoline Sorensen scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute at Tallaght Stadium.
Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has unveiled his selection for Saturday’s game against Wales.
Friendlies, the World Cup draw and a fresh bid to reach a first-ever major tournament – an exciting few months lie ahead, says Ireland’s Claire O’Riordan.
Adam Griggs’ side travel to face Wales this Saturday.
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The tournament will be ‘front and centre’ for the next few weeks, according to the Irish rugby legend, who has been working as a garda through the pandemic.
The centre-back has stepped up his recovery from a dislocated toe suffered on 15 February.
The Boys In Green will face Andorra and Hungary in early June as Kenny looks for his first win at the helm.
Chloe Watkins and the Irish women’s hockey team are aiming for another memorable summer.
The Six Nations is back this weekend, the World Cup comes next year, then WXV launches in 2023.
Trinity researcher Moonyoung Hong outlines the racist abuse she and other Asian women receive in Ireland.
The 24-year-old has been encouraged to get involved as a distributor.
Robbie Henshaw delivered another outstanding display as Leinster won the Pro14 last weekend.
The United Kingdom reportedly plans to supply Ireland with 3.7 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Or should we stick to what we are already due to receive?
Diplomats said yesterday that France, Estonia, Ireland, Norway and Britain asked for a closed-door meeting of the council to be held on Tuesday.
An all-island milk bank, children’s heart care, and cancer treatments has brought benefits – but research is needed for further health collaborations.
Experts are starting to give more attention to the question of what a united Ireland or shared island would look like in economic terms.
Rhys Ruddock would have loved more game time in the Six Nations.
Vera Pauw’s side will play a friendly double-header next month with focus switching to the 2023 World Cup qualification campaign.
The lineout and scrum were superb during this championship but there’s lots of work to do elsewhere.
The ban comes as a big blow for Connacht ahead of their clash with Leicester.
The competition begins on 3 April.
The 34-year-old is currently level with Gordon D’Arcy.
Leinster believe their environment can help James Lowe get back to his best.
Johnny’s Sexton’s impressive showing against England was up for discussion on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
Qualification for a first major tournament is ‘long overdue,’ says Áine O’Gorman.
The incident occurred in the 77th minute of Ireland’s win over the English.
‘It kind of feels like we’re only just getting started,’ says the Peamount United and Ireland star.
The Connacht centre was dismissed during Ireland’s 32-18 win at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Great teams are defined by championships not one-off victories.
Last weekend’s convincing win over England was a new peak for this Irish team.
