FRONT FOOT: Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby and Andrew Porter during an Ireland rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile The priority has been ...

A three-time recipient of the New Zealand referee of the year award, O’Keeffe was selected to take charge of the second British and Irish Lions ... regarded by World Rugby and is joined by ...

Ireland skipper Caelan Doris fears English lightning could strike twice when the sides clash in the Six Nations in Dublin today. The No.8 was part of an Irish side who were stunned 23-22 at ...

The Cranberries' ‘Zombie’ has been a favourite of music lovers and karaoke goers ever since it was released 30 years ago, with Irish rugby fans having adopted the song at the 2023 World Cup.

SIMON EASTERBY FACTFILE DOB: 21/7/1975 - aged 49 Why is he in the News: Simon Easterby is stand-in Ireland rugby coach for the 2025 Six Nations while Andy Farrell is on Lions sabbatical Place of ...

The Wales rugby team and Welsh rugby in general has been described as “shambolic” and a “basket case” by Irish pundits who believe Warren Gatland’s side's poor form is actually damaging ...

England led 10-5 at the interval after Smith’s penalty that followed a stylish Jamison Gibson-Park try that Sam Prendergast failed to convert, though defending back-to-back champions Ireland hit ...

It all points towards Borthwick’s desire to run Ireland off the park in Dublin by opting for speed over size. The selection of the Curry twins - or ‘Twindaloo’, as the Sale Sharks fans have ...

Navan-born rugby player, Sam Wisniewski last night made his u-20 six nations debut for Ireland at fly-half. Unfortunately for Irish supporters, England were comfortable 19-3 winners in the first match ...

‘My boy plays for Cowbridge Rugby Club, but I've also helped out with his school a little bit,’ he told Mail Sport, ahead of his first Six Nations game as Ireland boss. ‘I've loved it and I ...

other than a couple of stints with Emerging Ireland, was with Cowbridge Rugby Club in Wales where his boys play. “I’ve also helped out at their school a bit,” he added, smiling.

Six Nations chiefs have brought about controversial new rules PA While the offending player must leave the field for the remainder of the match, their team can replace them with a substitute after 20 ...