Irish Rugby News

• Match Officials Annnounced For Women’s Rugby World Cup

  Thu 15th May, 9.00am

  With less than 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland on 22 August, the panel of 22 Emirates World Rugby Match Officials ha...

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• 100 Days To Go: New Trophy Revealed And More Tickets On Sale For Women’s Rugby World Cup

  Wed 14th May, 9.15am

  The countdown is well and truly on to the Women’s Rugby World Cup with more tickets going on sale and a new trophy unveiled as a symbol of the game’s un...

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• Keenan: We Were Delighted When The Pair Of Us Got The Nod

  Tue 13th May, 2.49pm

  Hugo Keenan said that being able to share the drama, tension, and ultimately the emotional high of the British & Irish Lions live squad announcement with hi...

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• ‘It Was A Nice Way To Find Out’ – Conan On His Lions Selection

  Mon 12th May, 9.17am

  How Jack Conan found out about his British & Irish Lions selection was a little unconventional, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. A quick congrat...

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• British & Irish Lions Squad Announced In London

  Thu 8th May, 1.58pm

  Fifteen Ireland players – nine forwards and six backs – have been included in the British & Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour to Australia. Te...

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• Caelan Will Be Back ‘Bigger And Stronger’ – Farrell

  Thu 8th May, 1.56pm

  Andy Farrell reckons that Caelan Doris will bounce back in typically robust fashion after a shoulder injury ruled him out of selection for his first British ...

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• Sexton: I’ll Help Them Out Wherever I Can

  Thu 8th May, 1.54pm

  Today’s live squad announcement in London saw Jonathan Sexton speak publicly for the first time about his coaching role with the 2025 British & Irish ...

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• ‘It’s Something I’ve Always Strived For’ – Porter On His Lions Selection

  Thu 8th May, 1.47pm

  Andrew Porter is sure to embrace this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour to its fullest, after cruelly missing out on donning the famous red jersey i...

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• British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement – Watch Live

  Thu 8th May, 11.00am

  Watch live coverage of the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad right here on IrishRugby.ie. Head coach Andy Farrell will unveil his squad for th...

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• Dave Kilcoyne Announces Retirement

  Wed 7th May, 12.31pm

  Dave Kilcoyne has confirmed that he is retiring from professional rugby after an outstanding 15-year career with Munster and Irish Rugby. One of only 15 players...

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• Cast Your Vote For Women’s Six Nations Player Of The Championship

  Mon 5th May, 8.00am

  Voting is still open to crown the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, with Ireland back rower Aoife Wafer nominated for the seco...

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• McGann’s Hat-Trick Score In The Running For Try Of The Championship

  Mon 5th May, 7.20am

  Anna McGann’s third try against Italy is one of four standout scores that have been nominated for the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Try of the C...

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• Brace And Cross Set To Referee Summer Tests

  Thu 1st May, 9.02am

  Two of the IRFU High Performance referees, Andrew Brace and Eoghan Cross, have been appointed to take charge of Men’s Test matches during the upcoming sum...

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• Referee Appointments Made For 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour

  Thu 1st May, 8.37am

  Referees from New Zealand, Italy, Georgia, and France will take charge of the British & Irish Lions’ upcoming matches, which begin with the 1888 Cup e...

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• Wall Ruled Out Of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Campaign

  Wed 30th Apr, 10.25am

  The IRFU can today confirm that Ireland forward Dorothy Wall will be sidelined for a number of months after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury during last wee...

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